Dear Reader,

I hope you will join us on Saturday, June 13, 9am PDT, Noon EDT, to celebrate, grieve, honor, explore, and understand fatherhood, including the fathers we had, those we know, and for dads to honor themselves and the gifts they bring to our world.

Dads do make the difference in a child’s life. Do you remember your father? Was he set on toughening you up? Maybe he was a little harsh, but he wanted you to be safe in the world. Some dads weren’t around much, leaving most of the parenting to moms. And some people grew up without a dad at all. How did that affect you as a child?
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Today’s dads tend to be different, too soft or gentle sometimes. Or sometimes too traditional. They might struggle to find just the right balance. And a highly sensitive dad can be especially challenged by parenting.
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Kids need a Redwood Tree Dad. And families without dads, need non-mom adults in their lives to be the Redwood tree. The primary parent can also be a Redwood tree, but if there is only one mom, it’s not ideal (she has a different job.)

What is a Redwood Tree Dad? He stands tall and strong. His roots are widespread, connecting with all the other trees (mentoring adults) in the child’s life, offering them nourishment and support so they flourish and have all the resources they need to support the child. He sees the broad scope of the child’s life since he is so much taller than the rest of the forest.
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His trunk (all that the child can reach, almost all that the child can see) is soooo strong and solid. It is unbendable, unflappable, yet alive and multifaceted. His bark can be used in teas and healing remedies, and it is so beautiful and even soft, as is the floor around his roots, soft and comforting.
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Up in the higher reaches, his branches stretch out, providing protecting shade, even protection from the elements. The branches intermingle and overlap with all the other trees’ (adults’) branches, always working together and interacting to support the young family members.
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The smaller branches and leaves blow and sway in the wind. They are flexible, and they are not easily broken. They make beautiful music as they rattle in the breeze or rub against the other trees.
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Most of all the Redwood tree gives many gifts and plenty of nurturing, but it always stands strong and tall.
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Redwood Tree Dads are just what the universe intended for children, and now it is more important than ever.

Please join us on Saturday for Office Hours: Fatherhood: Gifts, Gaps, & Growth​
Your registration includes the masterclass recording: Redwood Tree Dads: Fathers Make the Difference
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Are You Highly Sensitive Events SAVE THE DATE links here!
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Saturday, June 13 – Fatherhood: Gifts, Gaps, & Growth – Alane's Office Hours 9 am US Pacific | 12 pm Eastern

Thursday, June 25 – Resilience and Well-being 4 pm US Pacific | 7 pm Eastern

Sunday, June 28 – Speaking Horse Summer: Grow, Shine, Align 9:30 am Pacific | In-person, Woodacre, California

Monday, June 29 – Full Moon Solstice Gathering at the Barn 7 pm Pacific | In-person, Woodacre, California

Alane Freund, MS, MA​
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Lic. #LMFT36077)
International Consultant on High Sensitivity
​P 415-203-6600 E alane@areyouhighlysensitive.com

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