As I describe in my book Dynamic Energetic Healing, highly empathic people are characterized as frequently having very poor energetic boundaries. Individuals who are intuitive empaths also have an energetic tendency to somaticize–that is, to unconsciously process all of the information they receive from others through their physical bodies. I would assert that all individuals who are highly empathic, and thus more likely to become “infected” by the energy of others, are at increased risk of having their well-being compromised. These people are the deep feelers. In other words, they are even more likely than other high-intensity relaters to experience burnout, vicarious and secondary traumatization, compassion fatigue and psychotoxic contamination. Can you relate to this? How sensitive are you to take in others’ feelings into your actual physical body? The first step is to acknowledge if you actually are this deeply empathic. If you decide that you are, there are many proven strategies to incorporate so that you can honor your innate sensitivity AND take care of yourself while in relationship with others. Stay tuned for my next self-care tip.
Posted by Howard Brockman, LCSW
September 28, 2012
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