How Therapists Can Support Highly Sensitive Clients During Emotional Outbursts

Emotional Badass

Nikki Eisenhauer

Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Education

4.8 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 9 April 2023

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Today I reflect on why we use the term "rude awakening" and how it relates to self-development and mental health. As someone who teaches and practices self-development and spiritual betterment, I can attest that my own awakenings have felt rude. Awakenings are not just one singular moment of realization but rather a series of uncomfortable layers that we expand upon. We resist change, and our ego fights against the new knowledge that comes with an awakening. I share my personal experiences with rude awakenings, the hard work that is therapy, and how to embrace the discomfort of what's coming. We must be open to change, accept that we can only change ourselves, and be kind to ourselves during the process. Ultimately, when we know better, we can do better. Struggling with emotional outbursts in therapy? These episodes often stem from deep-seated emotional pain and can be particularly challenging for Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs). I discuss how to handle client aggression with empathy, set clear boundaries, and use mindfulness to manage emotional triggers. Healing the inner child is key to overcoming these challenges and improving mental health. Learn practical strategies to foster a compassionate therapeutic environment and support clients on their path to wellness. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Email Newsletter: for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter Check out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations Follow us on Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadass Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:32.2	badass where Moxie meets Mindful. I'm your host, life coach and psychotherapist, Nikki Eisenhower. And on today's
0:39.8	episode, I'm discussing why it's a rude awakening.
1:06.7	Music I've been thinking about this term a lot lately.
1:08.6	A rude awakening.
1:14.0	Isn't that interesting that that's the term? It's not a kind awakening. It's a rude awakening. Isn't that interesting that that's the term? It's not a kind awakening. It's a rude awakening. If you resonate with self-development, spiritual betterment, letting go of what no longer
1:21.2	serves you and leaning into what does, this awakening doesn't feel like rays of sunshine, shining down upon you with the voices of angels
1:30.8	singing and birds chirping. My awakenings, and this is plural, because we expand layer by layer,
1:41.4	not just one. My awakenings, they have felt rude in this age of overusing the term offense or offended
1:50.1	i can honestly say my awakenings have been offensive i remember my sexual abuse memories
1:57.5	coming back to me in a flood one night and knowing with every fiber of my being
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