Increase your understanding of the trait of Sensory Processing Sensitivity.
Presented by Alane Freund, LMFT
2 CEs available
Free for Marin CAMFT members and reciprocal chapter members!
Workshop Description
In this workshop, our presenter Alane Freund, will outline core characteristics, scientific research, and case examples of the trait of Sensory Processing Sensitivity in order to distinguish it from possible differential diagnoses. Clinicians will learn to recognize the trait in often under-represented (in the research) or marginalized populations. Participants will compile effective strategies for highly sensitive clients managing over-arousal or overstimulation and assess for unique symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Possibly as many as half of therapy clients may be highly sensitive people having Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS), which is how this trait is referenced in the research. At 20-30%, highly sensitive people are too numerous for the trait to be a disorder— about one in four people. Sensory processing sensitivity is a valuable trait: Many great artists and thinkers are highly sensitive people, generally highly conscientious and intuitive. There are also drawbacks: a highly sensitive person is easily overstimulated and more affected by a troubled past and by present stressors, and thus they benefit greatly from therapy with well-informed clinicians.
If you have attended past workshops on highly sensitive people, the opportunity for case consultation and exploration through discussion will deepen your understanding. There will be new insights and tools to support highly sensitive people in redesigning their lives.
Educational Goals
Participants will understand the science and evolution of Sensory Processing Sensitivity, including the impact of past trauma. Participants will gain skills and strategies to support clients with this trait, who are known as highly sensitive people. The course will cover differential diagnosis as applied to the trait in the context of neurodiversity. Participants will learn techniques for identifying high sensitivity in marginalized and diverse populations. Participants will understand how to support highly sensitive people through the tool of reframing childhood, and learn how clients can embrace the trait, including working with perfectionism, overarousal, and self care.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to:
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List and describe the four identifying characteristics of High Sensitivity (otherwise known as Sensory Processing Sensitivity or SPS).
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Summarize the presented research on the trait of Sensory Processing Sensitivity.
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Utilize the research-based assessment for SPS and identify limitations of the measure for diverse populations.
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Demonstrate alternative strategies for identifying SPS in diverse ethnic and cultural groups.
- Assess the impact of differential susceptibility and vantage sensitivity on mental health in clients with Sensory Processing Sensitivity.
- Name symptoms and possible causes of depression and anxiety (including genetic vulnerability) that may be unique to highly sensitive people.
- Demonstrate appropriate interventions for prevention of over-arousal in clients with sensory processing sensitivity.
Presenter Alane Freund
Alane Freund, LMFT is a consultant, speaker, and therapist for highly sensitive people. An International Consultant on High Sensitivity (ICHS), Ms. Freund has developed and implemented programs for highly sensitive people and youth as well as the clinicians who serve them. She holds Masters’ degrees in both clinical psychology and school counseling and is the parent of a highly sensitive young adult. Ms. Freund’s widely acclaimed Talk at Google, Understanding the Highly Sensitive Person, has become a worldwide resource with over one million views. She hosts the Are You Highly Sensitive community with an extensive online course library and live coaching sessions.
Alane offers team building, educational workshops, and retreats online and across the globe, including her trademarked program, HSPs & Horses. She can be reached for consultation or speaking through her website, AlaneFreund.com.
PLEASE NOTE: This event will be recorded. By registering for this event you are consenting to a recording being made which may include your voice and/or image. This recording may be available for review and downloading. By registering for this event, you are agreeing for your likeliness to possibly be used by Marin CAMFT.
The Zoom link and password are provided in the registration confirmation email after sign-up is completed.
Attendance at the live event in full and completion of the evaluation at the end qualifies for 2 hours of Continuing Education (2 CEUs).
Date: Friday, January 10
Time: 12:00 to 2:00 pm Pacific
Cost: Free for Marin CAMFT members and reciprocal members, $30 for non-members.
Location: Online via Zoom. Zoom link sent upon registration.
Additional Information about Marin CAMFT CE Programs
For more information about the Friday Continuing Education Series or about joining the Marin CAMFT Continuing Education Committee, please contact our Director of Programs Norman Hering.
- Continuing Education: This workshop meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LEPs and/or LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. These CEs will be provided by Marin CAMFT (CAMFT Provider # 56895), which is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs. We regret that at this time we are not able to provide CE units for Licensed Psychologists. Participants must attend the full duration of the program (on Zoom, or in person, per event details above) and complete the course evaluation to receive the CE completion certificate. Marin CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program and its contents. Contact our Director of Programs for more information.
- Continuing Education Goal: Marin CAMFT is committed to offering continuing education courses to train LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs to treat any client in an ethically and clinically sound manner based upon current accepted standards of practice.
- Refund Policy: Our refund policy requires a $20 processing fee, and we must be notified in advance of the event if you would like to cancel. We do not provide refunds in case of non-attendance by the registrant. Please contact our Director of Programs with any questions.
- Request for Accommodations: If you need accommodations for this event, please contact the Director of Programs.
- Grievance Procedure: Marin CAMFT will respond to complaints in a reasonable, ethical and timely manner, when submitted by program attendees in writing to the Director of Programs.
- Anti-Discrimination Policy: Marin CAMFT shall not discriminate against any individual or group with respect to any service, program or activity based on gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, creed, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, ability, or other prohibited basis. Marin CAMFT does not require attendees to adhere to any particular religion or creed in order to participate in training. Marin CAMFT will not promote or advocate for a single modality of treatment that is discriminatory or likely to harm clients based on current accepted standards or practice.
Continuing education credits are available for attendance in the Zoom presentation. You must stay on the Zoom meeting for the entirety of the training and complete the course evaluation afterward in order to receive a completion certificate. Because of the requirement to attend the training in full, if you attempt to log in to the Zoom late, after the training is already underway, you may not be admitted. Please log onto the event promptly at the listed start time.
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