Navigating Needs…Together
an e-guide to understanding and communicating your sensory needs with your partner
It’s the end of a long day of parenting, and your skin is tingling with the sensation of a thousand needles.
You crave a minute to yourself, and then…
your partner lovingly strokes your arm.
You immediately pull away, and then feel this immense guilt wash over you.
Your partner’s touch used to bring you so much comfort.
But now? It’s all you can do but burst into tears.
It doesn’t make any sense.
But actually…it does.
It makes a whole lot of sense.
And you’re not alone.
“Noise overstimulates me and affects my mood.”
“Sometimes I need time alone, that doesn’t mean I don’t love [my partner.]”
“I’m not mad, I just need a break.”
“There’s so much in my head all the time, so little things can set me off.”
“The rage just explodes out…it’s like it’s not even me during that time.”
Everyone’s sensory system has its unique set of needs, and processes information in different ways.
This set of needs is non-negotiable. It is deeply embedded in our nervous system and directly impacts our ability to function in our everyday lives.
In short, it matters.
And everything you’re feeling, it makes sense.
Maybe you’ve even started to figure out what’s going on beneath the shudders, the yells, or the “run and hide in my closet”s. It’s starting to make a little more sense.
But explaining it to your sensory needs to your partner?
Now that can be tricky.
Navigating Needs…Together
an e-guide to understanding and communicating your sensory needs with your partner
What would it feel like if…
You notice your overstimulation as it arises, and effectively & swiftly tap in your partner so you can take the break you need?
Your partner notices your body language shift, and gives you a snack and a hug instead of a hard time?
You understand your partner’s needs, in addition to yours, and together, you come up with a plan to meet both sets of needs?
You feel available to lean into your partner’s touch, instead of pull away from it?
Imagine a relationship where…
your overstimulated moments are understood,
your needs are honored,
and your sensory preferences are appreciated.
It’s possible.
You just need to know how to express them.
Inside the e-guide, you’ll learn…
What sensory processing actually means, and how it affects your ability to function in your everyday lives
Why you might feel touched-out or triggered by noise, and how to deal with it
How to maintain intimacy when you’re touched-out
How to understand your partner’s sensory needs (because they have them too!)
How to explain your needs, concerns, struggles and ideas to your partner
Sample scripts for when you don’t know how to get your point across
Don’t miss this opportunity to shift your relationship toward deeper understanding and meaningful, mutual support
Navigating Needs…Together
an e-guide to understanding and communicating your sensory needs with your partner
$47