I had a great workshop at CYH Tea & Herb Shop where I talked about a few techniques that are extremely useful to shield energy. The first is the zip up technique. You can find a great video here on it:  http://www.eliselebeau.com/empath/the-zip-up-technique/1171

In the workshop, I touched briefly on shielding. Shielding is an important technique for someone who is sensitive. Sensitive people (including empathic people) have a lighter energy field and are more susceptible to picking up energy from others. You can, however, strengthen your energy field by shielding. Here is a link to the Empath Survival Guide. In it, Elise LeBeau gives great techniques for not only shielding but grounding too. You don't have to be an empath to use these tools. It's great for anyone who is sensitive! Enjoy! http://www.eliselebeau.com/empaths/empath-survival-program