Imi Lo
Master of Mental Health, Master of Buddhist Studies
Free
Consultant for Highly Sensitive and Intense People Expert
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- Main Areas
- Emotional Intensity, Sensitivity, Giftendness, Trauma, Emotional Abuse, Developmental and Attachment Trauma
- Best Sellers
- Emotional Intensity and Sensitivity
Imi Lo works with emotionally intense and highly sensitive people. She is the author of Emotional Sensitivity and Intensity and The Gift of Intensity, both available in multiple languages including English and French.
Imi Lo is trained in mental health, psychotherapy, art therapy, philosophical counselling, and mindfulness-based modalities. She works holistically, combining psychological insights with Eastern and Western philosophies such as Buddhism.
Imi Lo’s credentials include a Master of Mental Health, Master of Buddhist Studies, Graduate Diploma in Psychology, Bachelor of Social Science in Social Work, Certificate in Logic-based Therapy, and an Advanced Diploma in Contemporary Psychotherapy.
She has received multiple scholarships including the Endeavour Award by the Australian Government. She has appeared in publications such as The Psychologies Magazine and Psychology Today.
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The Gifts Inside of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
It is increasingly being recognized that many individuals who receive the diagnosis of BPD are naturally highly intuitive and perceptive. What was previously thought of as a genetic vulnerability may reflect an innate talent. People who were born emotionally intense, sensitive and are gifted with heightened perceptivity are like powerful sports cars. It is as if they have a potent engine that requires a special fuel and a specific kind of care.
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Hiding and Shrinking: What Disney's Frozen Can Teach Us About Being Emotionally Intense
Some people are naturally more intense than others. They are often told that they are ‘too much,’, ’too sensitive,’ ‘too emotional. People who feel more deeply and intensely than others are more aware of subtleties; their brain processes information and reflects on it more deeply. At their best, they can be exceptionally perceptive, intuitive, and keenly observant of the subtleties of the environment. Yet they are also overwhelmed by the constant waves of social nuances and others’ emotional and psychic energies.
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Emotional Intensity: The Wounds of Being ‘Too Much’
Some people feel more than others. They are often told that they are ‘too much,’ ‘too intense,’ ‘too sensitive,’ ‘too emotional. People who feel more deeply and intensely than others are more aware of subtleties; their brain processes information and reflects on it more deeply. At their best, they can be exceptionally perceptive, intuitive, and keenly observant of the subtleties of the environment. Yet they are also overwhelmed by the constant waves of social nuances and others’ emotional and psychic energies.
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Were You an Intense Child?
People’s brains vary. Research has shown that some people are born with a neurological make up that can make them more emotionally or intellectually intense, sensitive, and more open to exte al stimuli than the general population. They are more aware of subtleties; their brain processes information and reflects on it more deeply. At their best, they can be exceptionally perceptive, intuitive, and keenly observant of the subtleties of the environment. Yet they are also overwhelmed by the constant waves of social nuances and others’ emotional and psychic energies.
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I Already Know My Emotional Triggers, Now What?
“MY CBT therapist told me those were ‘irrational thinking,’ which made it worse- now I just blame myself.” “ I have gone through my childhood trauma many times, but when I argue with my partner, I still behave like a five-year-old!” It is not as though we didn’t try- Many of us have gone at length to fix, heal, and better ourselves. Through studious reading, diligent personal development work, reflections, and therapy, we often gain the necessary insights.
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A New Way to Treat Addictions and Compulsions
The root of any addiction or compulsion is deprivation. Deep-seated,buried, chronic deprivation. The link is often not apparent at first, and the idea of losing the need to control to gain control might seem too contradictory to fathom- especially when we are in the midst of a painful addiction. If we were to peel back, one layer after another, to the root of what now seems to be an unruly beast, we often find a tiny, fragile, tender seed of deprived need. Sometimes, the link is clear.r
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Is Your Lover 'Out of Sight, Out of Mind'? - Object Constancy and Borderline Personality Disorder
“Although the push-pull behaviors in our current relationships seem to be triggered by our partner, they are actually a result of old fears we carry from our childhood. “ Anxiety is a normal part of being in an intimate relationship. It usually comes in two forms- the fear of abandonment, and the fear of engulfment. Part of us worries that if we dive in to love, we will be abandoned; On the flip side, we fear that if someone gets too close, we will be swamped or never able to leave.
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Have you been told that you ‘see too much’, ‘hear too much’, ‘think too much’, ‘feel too much’?
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We live in a culture that does not fully understand or embrace this unique trait; intense and passionate individuals are told that they are ‘too much', ‘too sensitive’, 'too overbearing', 'too dramatic', or ‘too emotional’. Many find themselves being misunderstood, plagued by shame or self- judgement, and not being able to reach their full potential.
My goal is to help you answer these questions:
Is there something wrong with me?
How does being emotionally intense explain my life experiences so far?
How can I better my life and fulfil my potential?
I value clarity and openness, and I am a great believe in sharing knowledge with you, as well as actively engaging with your existential and day-to-day questions.
I look forward to being with you!