I'm going to Japan to help sensitive youth!


My exciting announcement: I'm going to be the keynote speaker at a symposium on sensitive youth in Tokyo on November 29th!

I'm inviting you to join me on this journey by exploring the content with me (and come to Japan if you'd like!).

If you know a sensitive youth or child in Japan, please tell their parents I'll be there!

I'll be joined by my esteemed colleague Aki Takehashi, a Japanese psychologist who works closely with Elaine's International Consultants and has translated some of Elaine's books.

As I prepare my keynote address, I'll be sharing elements of it with you. In fact, I recently recorded a 90-minute university class about supporting sensitive teens and young adults, so we'll also be sharing parts of that recording throughout the autumn.

Be sure you're subscribed to my YouTube channel so you get notified each time I post a new video. There should be many!

October is kicking off with FOUR events in SEVEN days! (Yep, I'm a high sensation seeker!)

If I put all the links in this email, it won't make it to your inbox. So please use this one link to visit my events page and register for the events you'd like to attend.​

I can't wait to see you. Bring your questions, concerns, ideas, and scenarios!

Upcoming Events

THURSDAY (new day) Drop-in with Alane
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All topics will be equally applicable to adults and youth.​
Parents come to learn tools to teach/model for your kids.
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October 8, 15, 22, 29
9am Pacific | 10 minutes on Zoom
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​Wisdom and Wonder​
October 4, 9am Pacific | Noon Eastern | Online

Office Hours - Transitions & Sensitivity
Focus on Parenting (and reparenting oneself)
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October 6, 10am Pacific | 1pm Eastern | Online

NEW: Holistic Horse Training at Heart & Mind Equine +
Barn Work Party
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October 10, 2026 | Woodacre, CA
Class: 9–10:30am
Work Party: 10:30-Noon

Heart & Mind Equine: Hooves on the Ground
Rooted and Resilient
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October 18, 2026 | Woodacre, CA
9:30–11:00am Pacific

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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