Dear Reader, Horses & Healers: Equine Experiential Methods for Strengthening Clinical Presence Novato, California — May 30th — Horses & Healers: Equine Experiential Methods for Strengthening Clinical Presence will take place on May 30th from 9:30am to 3:30pm in Novato, California, hosted by Heart & Mind Equine. This in-person workshop is designed for medical, mental health, and holistic professionals seeking to strengthen clinical presence through experiential learning with horses. If you...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, In one week, Rulz 4 Girlz launches! Are you raising a girl, dating a girl, loving a girl, living as a girl? EVERYONE knows the rules society foists onto girls. In fact, most adults inadvertently perpetuate them because they are embedded in our culture. Parents, and frankly all of us, need help! It can start as simply as a list of dos and don'ts. Next week, we are creating that list at Rulz 4 Girlz, May 21st, 1pm PDT on Zoom. Are the rules all negative? No... but frankly the...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, If you’ve been craving support, honest conversation, reflection, or simply a space to exhale—you are warmly welcome here. Did you have a mom?Are you mothering?Are you navigating complicated feelings around either one? This conversation is for all of it. We’ll gather for connection, support, and celebration during Mothering May in a space that is real, compassionate, and human. Register here. I’d love to have you with us. Warmly,Alane Alane Freund, MS, MALicensed Marriage and...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Community Conversation on MotheringDid you have a mom? Are you mothering? You’re invited to Mother’s Day Office Hours—support, connection, and celebration.May 9th at 8am Pacific | 11am Eastern50% off Mother’s Day gift. Grab it here. As you know, I am part of a non-traditional family and I acknowledge that some of us didn't have mothers or are in families without mothers. I honor all families and invite you to discover a mother in your family story (or one who mothers/mothered.)...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Tomorrow at 10am PDT (1pm EDT) is Office Hours with an in-depth discussion of Raising Resilient Kids and Alane's 10 Pillars of Resilience. Here is a short video of a complex question from a past resilience workshop for a taste of Office Hours. Your questions are welcome! Register here for Raising Resilience Kids Office Hours If you are a member of AYHS, this Office Hours meeting is included. Do you wish you could attend without paying? Join the membership (link below or email us)...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, May is a month that naturally turns our hearts toward mothering—whether we are raising children, supporting others, or tending to our own inner world. Mothering (and parenting) can be deeply meaningful and incredibly demanding. It asks us to hold space, navigate emotions, set boundaries, and stay connected—all at once. Is that even possible? This year, I’m honoring Mothering May with three opportunities to gather, learn, and be supported in community. Raising Resilient Kids | May...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Not yet a member of AYHS? That's okay, you can join us for just one Office Hours if you would like to explore this groundbreaking book. Here's a gift... a half off coupon before HSP Spirituality Month ends. It's time for our last Spirituality Month Tools and Topics this Sunday! We'll dig in to "Enlightening, Awakening, Whatever" as Elaine Aron's new book makes the case for extreme brain care for HSPs. I'll offer my takeaways and hope to hear from you. What questions and ideas do...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Join me on Instagram for some more live parent Q&A coaching this morning! 8:30am Pacific | 11:30am Eastern. How do you find the live conversations? Follow us on Instagram: @areyouhighlysensitive & @adriennebishopcoachingBring your questions or come on for coaching. Here is a short clip from Sunday's session which was about half an hour long in total. This is all to promote the new podcast dropping on Wednesday morning at Real Parenting for Sensitive Moms. And I hope you know by...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, I'm happy to invite you to join me live on Instagram coaching parents with The Sensitive Moms Podcast. We'll be chatting on IG twice in the next few days: Sunday, April 12, 10am Pacific |1pm Eastern Tuesday, April 14, 8:30am Pacific | 11:30am Eastern How do you find the live conversations? Follow me on Instagram: @areyouhighlysensitive. Bring your questions!First question for tomorrow (Sunday): Is my 13-year-old’s behavior—defensiveness, sensitivity to criticism, procrastination,...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
