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Empaths are able to create nurturing
environments for clients due to their innate
sensitivity to energy. Without words, they're
able to intuit and soothe the
unspoken
anxieties and
needs of those around them.
Empaths are often able to read a room or
situation flawlessly and have an incredible
ability to hold space for others—especially
for those who are struggling.
By
Amanda Huggins
While empathy is a gift, it is not without its shadow side. Empaths without boundaries
are susceptible to falling into the quiet trap of becoming energetic sponges, taking on the
anxieties or emotional distress of the clients they're supporting. This is a phenomenon called
"energy matching," where we unconsciously begin to mimic another person's energy in an
effort to make them feel more comfortable or more seen.
There is a fine line between holding space for clients who may be struggling with anxiety
and absorbing the client's anxiety. While the client may walk away feeling lighter, the
practitioner might find themselves energetically depleted.
ALBERTO
BOGO/STOCKSY
