Creator: Alane Freund
Audience: All Highly Sensitive People, parents of sensitive children, and helping professionals
Price: Sliding-scale membership ($37, $57, or $77 USD/month)
Access: Are You Highly Sensitive (AYHS)
Learning you're a Highly Sensitive Person can feel like finding the missing piece of a lifelong puzzle. But after that initial realization, new questions often follow.
- "How do I actually thrive as an HSP?"
- "Where can I ask questions without feeling misunderstood?"
- "Is there a place where I can continue learning alongside other sensitive people?"
That's where an ongoing community can make a real difference.
Rather than offering a one-time course or occasional webinar, Are You Highly Sensitive (AYHS) provides an ongoing place to learn, ask questions, and connect with others who understand the realities of living with a highly sensitive nervous system.
What this resource is about
Are You Highly Sensitive (AYHS) is an online membership community created by Alane Freund, a licensed marriage and family therapist and one of the few professionals recognized as an International Consultant on High Sensitivity (ICHS) by Elaine N. Aron.
The community is designed for highly sensitive adults, parents of sensitive children, and anyone who wants ongoing education and support rooted in the research on Sensory Processing Sensitivity.
According to the official website, membership includes:
- monthly live masterclasses
- live Q&A office hours twice each month
- an extensive library of previous masterclasses
- recordings of every live session
- an online member forum
- free mini-courses
- discounts on Alane's courses, consultations, and programs
- priority registration for retreats and events
- discounted "One Question Calls" for brief consultations
- the ability to submit questions anonymously before live sessions.
One aspect that makes AYHS different from many HSP communities is its educational focus. Rather than centering primarily on social discussion, members receive regular teaching sessions covering a wide range of topics related to high sensitivity across different stages of life.
What you'll learn or gain
As a member, you may:
- deepen your understanding of the HSP trait
- learn practical strategies for managing overstimulation
- ask questions during live Q&A sessions
- explore topics such as anxiety, relationships, parenting, boundaries, and self-care
- connect with other highly sensitive people
- access an expanding library of HSP education
- feel more confident embracing your sensitivity
- continue learning from one of the field's long-standing educators
The combination of live teaching and ongoing community support makes AYHS a resource you can return to month after month.
Who it's for
This community may be especially helpful for:
- newly identified Highly Sensitive People
- long-time HSPs wanting continued education
- parents raising sensitive children
- therapists, coaches, and helping professionals
- HSPs who enjoy live learning
- people looking for both education and community
Because Alane's work spans adults, children, parenting, and professional education, the community welcomes members from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Key benefits
Here are a few reasons this resource stands out:
- Led by an International Consultant on High Sensitivity (ICHS)
- Strong emphasis on research-based HSP education
- Live masterclasses and twice-monthly Q&A sessions
- Large archive of recorded educational content
- Private online community forum
- Sliding-scale membership to improve accessibility
- Discounts on consultations, courses, and events
- Welcoming for both HSPs and parents of sensitive youth
Its blend of education, coaching, and community makes it one of the more comprehensive membership programs in the HSP space.
Any limitations
If you're primarily looking for casual conversation or social networking, AYHS may feel more structured than some community-focused platforms.
The membership places a strong emphasis on education through masterclasses and live teaching, so members who enjoy learning from presentations and Q&A sessions are likely to get the most value.
Although there are community discussion features, the experience is centered around ongoing guidance from Alane rather than peer-led conversations alone.
As with any membership, you'll benefit most by participating regularly in the live sessions or exploring the growing library of recordings.
Where to access it
Community: Are You Highly Sensitive (AYHS)
Creator: Alane Freund, LMFT, ICHS
Price: Sliding-scale membership
- $37/month – Community
- $57/month – Sustainer
- $77/month – Supporter
Members choose the level that best fits their budget, with higher tiers helping make the community more accessible for others. Membership can be cancelled at any time.
Personal take
One thing I appreciate about AYHS is its commitment to making HSP education an ongoing journey rather than a one-time experience.
Many of us read a book about high sensitivity and think, "This explains so much." But living well as an HSP involves continually learning how sensitivity shows up in relationships, work, parenting, health, and different seasons of life.
A community like AYHS gives people a place to keep asking questions as those seasons change. If you're someone who enjoys learning directly from experienced HSP educators while connecting with others on a similar path, this membership is well worth exploring.
Related resources
You may also want to explore:
- The Sensitive Empowerment Community
- HSPconnect
- The Wild Sensitive Village
- The Highly Sensitive Human Academy
- The Highly Sensitive Person
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