Sensitive Men Rising - The Documentary
Walt’s Waltz is excited to announce that Susan Crooks was interviewed for the upcoming documentary Sensitive Men Rising. This film follows the acclaimed film featuring Alanis Morissette - Sensitive: The Movie and directed by Will Harper. Most are not familiar with this trait which impacts over 20% of men and women and wasn’t identified until the mid 90s. Will Harper and Dr. Tracy Cooper are hoping to change that with this upcoming film. In addition, Walt will be one of the dedications in this film. We believe this film can help save lives.
Why you need to know about this trait
Having the trait of high sensitivity plays a significant role in a person’s life. As a Compass and a Megaphone, we are working to educate society about this trait. Walt was told late in his life that he was a highly sensitive person, but he was given no direction on life changes that might improve his well-being. It was a brief comment followed by other possibilities. Susan wishes this had been highlighted because of the impact this trait has on people’s lives. Often, HSP’s feel out of place and need to find their tribe. An overarching goal of Walt’s Waltz is to REDUCE SUFFERING, and this film, this work, is significant for this goal. Walt’s Waltz eyes are on the future as we promote early identification, parental/school involvement, and tools for success. At Walt’s Waltz, we encourage you to learn more for Mental Wellness is complicated.
Some of the possible qualities of an HSP include:
Heightened sensitivity to smells, sounds, and visual stimulation
Sensitivity to fabrics and tags in clothing
Limited tolerance in crowds
Significant emotional reaction to violence
Susceptible to anxiety
Heightened empathy for others’ emotions
The need to withdraw following social situations
Active imagination and deep internal exploration
Labeled shy as a child
Deep appreciation of the arts
Walt’s Waltz eyes are on the future as we promote early identification, parental/school involvement, and tools for success. At Walt’s Waltz, we encourage you to learn more for Mental Wellness is complicated.
Additional Resources
Dr. Tracy Cooper has written 3 books with a 4th soon to be released. He is internationally recognized for his work in the field of High Sensitivity and High Sensation Seeking. Tracy is open about his own life experiences as a HSP and HSS person.
Visit Dr. Elaine Aron’s website HERE for a wealth of resources on The Highly Sensitive Person. Elaine, with her husband Arthur Aron, were the first to identify and educate others on the trait of High Sensitivity.
There are also self-tests that you can take to see if you have this trait.
Positive Psychology offers a great article on their blog Body & Brain 4 Oct 2022 by Jo Nash, PhD titled “What is a Highly Sensitive Person”.
“Sensory Processing Sensitivity in the context of Environmental Sensitivity: A critical review and development of research agenda” Science Direct. This article is illuminating and worth the read. Below is a diagram from this research article on the role genetics and epigenetics play in the highly sensitive person.
The HSP Brain - Dr Esther Bergsma
https://youtu.be/Yg5-911-h5c?si=hgSKfihAqmsaTfON
About this talk The Brain of the HSP - What are the unique features of the highly sensitive brain? - What effects do they have on your daily life? - How can you get the most from your brain functioning? Dr. Esther Bergsma is a Dutch expert and researcher on High Sensitivity. She is the author of The Brain of the Highly Sensitive Person and various Dutch books. She coaches and trains professionals in understanding and guiding HSPs better.
Conscious Parenting. Raising the next generation of Highly Sensitive Children - Dr Genevieve von Lob
https://youtu.be/7Ex6go96Iko?si=Z6dFPszuPIEzdxmb
About This Talk When parents first contact me, they’re often feeling drained; assume that they're failing; and are giving themselves a hard time for not being the parents they want to be. They’re looking for support because their child is facing these kinds of challenges: - Intense emotional reactions - Meltdowns - Struggling with aggression and defiance - Not listening - Getting into arguments - Withdrawn or showing hyperactive behaviours These challenges are particularly common among Highly Sensitive Children a phrase coined by Dr Elaine Aron to describe the 20-30 percent of children who process sensory input, thoughts and feelings more deeply than most, and who are more responsive to their environments. In this interview with Jen, I'll be sharing practical guidance gained during my work with hundreds of families to help mums and dads caring for these fantastic — but often demanding — children. What I Will Be Covering Change can happen fast when parents learn more about the ways in which a Highly Sensitive --Child’s temperament affects the way they experience the world — and how easily their nervous system can become overwhelmed. I'll be sharing my insights into: - How and why Highly Sensitive Children push our buttons - How your child's sensitivity shapes how they experience the world - Day-to-day strategies for helping your child to avoid meltdowns - How raising a Highly Sensitive Child demands a new approach to parenting This session will offer a new perspective on your child’s challenges, and give you practical steps you can take right now to transform the stresses of parenting into a greater sense of confidence, ease and flow. Dr Genevieve von Lob is a clinical psychologist, conscious parenting coach and author who specializes in supporting parents to enjoy a more joyful and harmonious relationship with their Highly Sensitive Children.
What can we do to effectively raise confident, self-aware HSP boys? - Bill Allen & Josh Speraneo
https://youtu.be/TUmZd4juvgY?si=woH3fzqZwQXD1xB-
About this talk Bill is a two time author on the subject of Highly Sensitive Men and blogger for the past six years on topics relevant to HSP Men. Bill feels that HSP males need to take their keen insights and intuition and make them public. He would like to shed more light on highly sensitive males and the much-needed role they need to take in our society. You’re going to love this frank and powerful interview with Bill and Josh!
The role the HSP trait is here to play in the world - Willow McIntosh
https://youtu.be/ydngarfHBA0?si=DsnfejnGispcqrPx
About This Talk Interview with Josh and Willow on the role the HSP trait is here to play in the world. Willow is the founder of Inluminance and creator of the High Sensory Coaching Program. He specialises in facilitating high sensory people into alignment with their gifts and purpose. To understand the importance of the role they are here to play whilst embracing a life of meaning and profound fulfilment.
Rewriting our story through the lens of sensitivity with Andy Mort
https://youtu.be/IHuJtt00Rro?si=y0CBkMJ-DVSU_atO
About this talk - Examples of negative stories we might internalise about ourselves and our sensitivity growing up (and how we can reframe them with self-acceptance and self-compassion) - How to gently rewire the message that we are responsible for the wellbeing of everyone else - The role of creativity in helping us get out of our own heads so we can process feelings, thoughts, and needs in more playful and imaginative ways Andy is an ambient sound artist, songwriter & slow coach. He creates space and sanctuary for weary travellers who are exhausted by the pace and pressure of modern existence. He helps gentle rebels and sensitive souls connect with their creative spirit and find sustainable rhythms to build life on.
How to Step up and Be Heard as an HSP- Linda Binns
https://youtu.be/GF0nss5RExM?si=DqKB8j8PZuFhchTl
About This Talk For those who are highly sensitive, the fear of being overlooked, misunderstood, judged or dismissed (often based on previous experiences) can hold you back from sharing your ideas, opinions, and aspirations. In this talk, I'll share 3 strategies that will help even the most introverted of HSPs to learn how to be heard and appreciated. When you apply these strategies, you will be empowered to overcome the barriers that hinder your ability to effectively communicate and make your presence felt.
The Empaths, Sensitives, and Intuitives Summit through the SHIFT Network. This one is on Sensitive Sensation Seekers.
Dr. Cooper Shares for the Sensitive Sensation Seekers in which he illuminates perspectives of importance in the lives of sensitive sensation seekers, including a basis in the most recent research, which includes an exploration of gender expression amongst sensitive sensation seekers... the radically different way being a sensitive sensation seeker provides unique opportunities to self-actualize over a lifetime... and how that quest is aligned with a spiritual journey of "lifting others up!" This interview is part of the Empaths, Sensitives, & Intuitives Summit a free online event. For more information, please visit https://theshiftnetwork.com/s/EvolutionaryEmpath. This recording is a copyright of The Shift Network. All rights reserved. https://youtu.be/GUaMPs397Ks
In this session, Dr. Cooper Discusses:
What it means to be a sensitive sensation seeker, and the four different aspects found in all sensation seekers
The gender expression differences between male and female sensitive sensation seekers and how men have a unique opportunity to leverage their sensitivities
The creative force within sensitive sensation seekers, why that matters, and how we can utilize this creativity to become leaders