Coaching Empaths

An empath is a person who has the ability to feel and understand the emotions of others on a deep and intuitive level. While this can be a gift, it can also come with challenges.

The term "empath" comes from the word "empathy," which comes from the Greek word "empatheia," meaning "passion" or "strong emotion." The modern concept of empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. Now the term "empath" itself is used to characterize individuals who possess a heightened sense of empathy and are particularly attuned to the emotions and energy of those around them.

Therefore an "empath" can be described as an individual who possesses a heightened sense of empathy and is highly sensitive with the ability to pick up on the energy and emotions of others, sometimes without even being told what's going on. The issue is that empaths often take on take on other people's feelings and emotions. Because of this, they may find themselves overwhelmed by emotions, leaving them with feelings of anxiety, depression, and fatigue.

Usually, empaths struggle to set boundaries and say no to others as they feel the need to help and support everyone around them. They may also struggle to differentiate between their own emotions and those of other people, leading to confusion and a lack of clarity in their own lives.

As a pastor and life coach, there are several techniques I use to support and coach empaths. One technique I use is to help them establish healthy boundaries in their relationships. I help empaths by teaching them how to say NO and how to set limits on their time.

In addition, coaching an empath may also involve helping them find ways to recharge and restore their energy. This can include practices such as spending time alone in nature, practicing self-care and engaging in activities that bring them joy and fulfillment.

The main technique I use to help empaths is to help them develop their OWN emotional awareness and to establish an understanding of their OWN emotions.

I often say,

"You OWN your OWN emotions. You do not OWN the emotions of anyone else."

Helping empaths own their own emotion can include practices such as journaling, meditation, and self-reflection, which can help them identify and differentiate their own emotions from the emotions of others.

If you are an empath, I can help you!

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