The Empath's Survival Guide

Stress

Self-Soothing Strategies: 8 Ways to Calm Anxiety and Stress

Judith Orloff M.D. on October 18, 2018

Use these stress-reducing techniques to help create more equanimity and peace in your life.

Use these stress-reducing techniques to help create more equanimity and peace in your life.

The Sandwich Technique is a mindful, sensitive communication strategy that everyone (including sensitive people) can use to transform relationships.

Career

Emotional Contagion at Work

Judith Orloff M.D. on July 10, 2018

Research shows that we can catch each other’s emotions through “emotional contagion.” Learn how you can avoid taking on coworkers' stress.

Research shows that we can catch each other’s emotions through “emotional contagion.” Learn how you can avoid taking on coworkers' stress.

Psychopharmacology

The Effect of Medication on Sensitive People

Judith Orloff M.D. on May 14, 2018

How medication affects empaths and sensitive people is more intense than you may think. Read insights from "The Empath's Survival Guide" for strategies to navigate these effects.

How medication affects empaths and sensitive people is more intense than you may think. Read insights from "The Empath's Survival Guide" for strategies to navigate these effects.

Empaths often become overwhelmed by excessive stimulation and are prone to exhaustion and sensory overload. Learn five protection tips.

For empaths, sexuality is an important topic to get clear about

Too much togetherness always seemed overwhelming to me.

Empaths have strengths that are wonderful to develop. Bring them out fully with these five steps.

Thrive in a healthy and happy work environment by creating a sacred space at work.

Anger

The Difference Between Venting and Dumping

Judith Orloff M.D. on September 8, 2017

Communication is vital when it comes to expressing intense emotions. Knowing the difference between venting and dumping is a positive start.

Communication is vital when it comes to expressing intense emotions. Knowing the difference between venting and dumping is a positive start.

Self-Harm

How to Cut an Unhealthy Bond With Someone

Judith Orloff M.D. on July 6, 2017

Learn to set healthy boundaries with those who drain you to protect your sensitivities and enhance your well-being.

Learn to set healthy boundaries with those who drain you to protect your sensitivities and enhance your well-being.

Trauma

Four Reasons Why People Become Empaths: Trauma to Genetics

Judith Orloff M.D. on June 22, 2017

Why do people become empaths? As a psychiatrist and an empath, I’ve seen that there are four main factors that can contribute to heightening one's sensitivities.

Why do people become empaths? As a psychiatrist and an empath, I’ve seen that there are four main factors that can contribute to heightening one's sensitivities.

Empathy

The Differences Between Highly Sensitive People and Empaths

Judith Orloff M.D. on June 3, 2017

Learn the difference between empaths and highly sensitive people.

Learn the difference between empaths and highly sensitive people.

Empath children are precious beings. No matter where your child is on this spectrum, he or she would benefit from being taught to honor his or her specific sensitivities.

An empath absorbs the emotions of other people into their own bodies. Learn nine strategies to cure emotional hangovers.

Embrace your keen attainment to the natural world and Earth's changes.

Learn some of the best and worst careers for Empaths.