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You\u2019re probably familiar with the term HSP, a designation for a highly sensitive person. You may have heard this trait discussed on some of our previous shows. We know many mothers are HSP\u2019s, but can an infant be a highly sensitive person? Is it even possible? If you\u2019re a highly sensitive person, then this topic may resonate deeply with you, as it does personally for me. Join us for today\u2019s discussion.\nJulie Bjelland is an HSP psychotherapist, global HSP consultant, and the author of several books for the sensitive person. Her work has helped thousands of sensitive people around the world. As an HSP herself, and the mother of highly sensitive children, Julie understands the trait on a personal level, and she\u2019s distinguished herself as one of the leaders in the field of high sensitivity education. Her mission is to spread awareness and education of this trait, and to help HSP\u2019s reduce the challenges, so they can access their many gifts. Julie invites you to explore her website, which is full of helpful resources.\xa0\nShow Highlights:\n\nHow proper support in childhood can prevent symptoms of anxiety and depression in adulthood, but lack of support usually means increased symptoms\n\nWhat to look for in an infant (keep in mind that these indicators can show up differently):\n\nAdvancement in speech and language\n\nHighly observant\n\nFrequent overstimulation, with crying and meltdowns\n\nSensitive skin and frequent rashes\n\nProne to allergies and food sensitivities\n\nSensitivity to detergents and chemicals\n\nAversion to certain food textures and fabric textures\n\nStrong reactions to being wet, dirty, and sticky\n\nPreferences of adults with softer energy levels\n\nSleep sensitivities\n\nSensitivity to noise and temperature changes\n\nNeeding to be held a lot\n\nHow we create more stress in the way we label HSP behaviors\n\nHow our sensitivities go down when we are balanced and our needs are met\n\nHow to support mom and baby if they both have HSP tendencies\n\nThe HSP trait: it\u2019s innate, affects 20% of the population, is equal in gender distribution, and 70% of HSP\u2019s are introverts\n\nWhy it\u2019s recommended that HSP\u2019s have 2 hours of alone time each day\n\nChanging the culture and helping new moms have \u201cdown time\u201d\n\nAn infant\u2019s mirror neurons when mom is not balanced\n\nRecovery times that mom and baby need\n\nHow the brain perceives anxiety---and how deep breathing can help\n\nDifficulties when mom and baby have the HSP trait\n\nThe roles of sleep, sickness, stress--and how HSP\u2019s are affected\n\nWhat can do to prevent overwhelm and overstimulation\n\nHow a non-HSP parent can understand an HSP child\n\nWhy it\u2019s important to work with a good therapist\n\nThe need for reducing and removing self-judgment\n\nThe value of finding your tribe and feeling understood\n\n\xa0\nResources:\nwww.juliebjelland.com\nThe Empowered Highly Sensitive Person by Julie Bjelland\nwww.empoweredhsp.com\nBrain Training for the Highly Sensitive Person by Julie Bjelland\nwww.braintraininghsp.com\n\xa0\nEmail me: momandmind@gmail.com