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Hi! I'm Sarah @Rise Above Living

With a B.A. in psychology and being certified in EFT, Reiki and BEAM therapy, along with being an empath and HSP (highly sensitive person) I have learned some of the BEST ways to cope with life's stresses. I love teaching these techniques and tools AND continue to benefit from them. I have a passion for helping others and I have a deep desire to see this world evolve to be a happier and more joyful place. Check out the resources I offer below and sign up for my newsletter!

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🦅🐯Does Your Fears Get the Best of You Sometimes? Me too! 🐯🦅

Hello Sensi-Seeker Overcome Your FEARS Heart Expansion Fear is my Middle Name Some of my earliest memories have been related to fear. I feel like I was born into this world being fearful of basically EVERYTHING. My parents will even tell you I used to hide in the cupboards, closets, and the cubby hole often. School was even a challenge as I dreaded going every day. Finally, in my 20s I discovered this was because of my hyper-sensitivity to everything and my active imagination (picturing...

teen magic

Hello Sensi-Seeker Who Is Your Inner-Teen & How Can They Help? Quiz to Find Out This Halloween discover your ghost of your past- your inner-teen! Check our previous newsletter to discover WHY going back and discovering this part of yourself matters. For example, you can reflect on which bad habits has continued into your adulthood and learn how to heal and move on from these. Also, learn your unique strengths and how to utilize these in your adult life. Feedback is Appreciated! At no...

Young person sitting in a concrete skatepark bowl.

Hello Sensi-Seeker Why Your Inner Teen's POV Matters Lonley? Afraid? Anxious? You can Help It is Often Forgotten You may hear therapists and others in the wellness world talk about inner-child healing but have you ever heard of inner-teen healing? Recently, I had an ah-ha moment, realizing so many of my issues today actually stem from trauma (big and little Ts) during my teen years. So I delved into healing her, and it has been incredibly liberating! So many teens suffer and I really feel...

Hello Sensi-Seeker Stepping Into a New Phase keep walking Change can be Hard Nearing the end of summer, many of us go through a big change. Whether you are beginning school or your kids are. Sometimes, the change of weather can affect us too. From our energy levels to mood, etc. Or, you maybe you happen to being going through a different kind of transition this time of year. Life is by nature, always changing, and some of us more sensitive-types don't handle it as easily. I know I don't-...

Escape to a place of peace in your mind.

Hello Sensi-Seeker Connect, Thrive & Relieve Your Stress A Group Session with Ultimate Results What if you had a simple, science-backed tool at your fingertips that could ease anxious thoughts, lift your mood, and soothe stress? ✨ That’s exactly what you will learn in our introductory EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) group session. EFT is a calming blend of acupressure and mindful conversation. Rooted in Chinese medicine and developed in the 1990s by Gary Craig, EFT works by stimulating...

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Hello Sensi-Seeker What is our Purpose? In the ZONE It is Simpler than You Realize 🧙♂️Literally ANYTHING you are passionate about is your purpose. What you feel driven to create, share, or do is what you are meant for. ✨We are all created uniquely, right? Well, there is also something similar in all of us, which is powered by the human spirit and heart. Following that feeling will lead you where you are meant to go. 🤹♀️Often, this idea of purpose gets complicated, but really it is not meant...

Ocean waves crash against a hillside.

Hello Sensi-Seeker Nature as Your Therapist Allow Nature to Support You 300, 000 Years Later & It Still Has Your Back 🌍Do you know who the most reliable nurturer is? The one that constantly provides food, water, shelter, and many other valuable resources, essential to our existence AND happiness? Mother Earth, that is who. ✨Another very valuable benefit Mother Nature provides us is mental health! She can ease your anxieties, release negative energy, uplift your spirit, and more! 3 Ways to Use...

Book cover for Above the Darkness, a mystery and fantasy YA novel.

Hello Sensi-Seeker TAKE A LOOK... Sometimes a Good Story is all you Need 🧙♂️Do you have a teenager or pre-teen? Or are you a caregiver in some way to one (a grandparent, teacher, coach, etc.)? This age group comes with its own set of unique struggles. Especially in this day and age with technology, social media, gaming, etc. However, stories still and will forever have a great impact on children, adults, and yes, even teens. It is no accident that the YA genre in fiction is a huge industry....

Sandhill cranes watch over their chicks in the water.

Hello Sensi-Seeker Parenting CAN be Easier Art is Natural- Let Your Kids Create! Are You or Your Kids Sensitive? Parenting is a crazy ride—but when you're an empath or highly sensitive person (HSP), or raising a sensitive child, the challenges can feel even crazier. The overwhelm, the emotional overload, and the deep need to support your child without burning out yourself? I get it! That’s why we’re inviting you to join the Support Group for Sensitive Parents or Parents of Sensitive Kids—a...

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Hello Sensi-Seeker Easing Anxieties The Challenge 😱 Anxiety often revs up during difficult or unpredictable times. When the future feels dire or unstable, it can take a toll on our center, creating anxiety and activating our fight/flight mode. ✈️ Before we get into the calming technique I recommend, here are some key points you need to know about fight/flight mode: - It is a survival response that is activated when there are perceived threats, activating the body’s emergency defense system. -...

Alignment

Hello Sensi-Seeker The Other Side of ... A Dark Moment This week turned dark quickly, as multiple stress factors added up, and my body was at war with itself. However, with some support and remembering to use my tools in my toolkit, I climbed out to see the light quickly. ✨During a journaling session, an ah-ha moment came to me that I wanted to share and get your thoughts on. "Even in the darkness, all colours exist. All levels of opportunities and beauty are available." ❓For some odd reason...