However, high sensitivity can lead them to cease to engage with the outside world. In fact, biologists have found it in over 100 species and probably there are many more from fruit flies, birds, and fish to dogs, cats, horses, and primates. Aron is a highly sensitive person herself who has a masters degree in clinical psychology and a doctorate. The highly sensitive person by elaine n aron paperback. The highly sensitive person how to thrive when the world. Highly sensitive psychotherapistjulie bjelland, lmft. A free, easy test to determine if you are an hsp highly sensitive person is on her web. This trait reflects a certain type of survival strategy, being observant before acting. Over twenty percent of people have this amazing, innate trait. The brains of highly sensitive persons hsps actually work a little differently.
The book is essential for you if you are an hspyoull learn a lot about yourself. Aron in 1992, the concept has been studied for some time. Most of us feel overstimulated every once in a while, but for the highly sensitive person, its a way of life. Through selfassessment tests and techniques, aron shows listeners how to identify their own personality traits. Elaine aron s the highly sensitive person is the lifechanging guide youll want in your toolbox. See more ideas about highly sensitive person, highly sensitive and words. According to author elaine aron herself an hsp, sensitive people have the unusual ability to sense subtleties, spot or avoid errors, concentrate deeply, and delve deeply.
They are not neurotics as they have been labelled for so long. Jung referred to this group as people of innate sensitiveness. Highly sensitive people are often very bright and creative but many suffer from low self esteem. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. This book helps hsps to understand themselves and their sensitive trait and its impact on personal history, career, relationships, and inner life. The book offers solutions for a happy and fulfilling life. Participants will compile effective strategies for highly sensitive clients managing. While the term highly sensitive person hsp is new, coined by dr. Elaine aron, a highly sensitive person herself, shows you how to identify this trait in yourself and make the most of it in everyday situations. The highly sensitive person how to thrive when the world overwhelms you. See more ideas about sensitive people, highly sensitive and highly sensitive person. Research found that highly sensitive men in thailand and india were rarely, if ever, teased, whereas highly sensitive men in north america were frequently so. Aron, 9780553062182, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The author of the highly sensitive person, elaine n. The authorpsychologist coined the phrase highly sensitive person or hsp admittedly in reference to herself and to those whom she has found in her 5 years of research to make up approximately 20% of the human population. Discover how to better understand yourself and create a fuller, richer life with the help of a clinical psychologist. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. She has researched the subject using 100s of detailed interviews with hsps. A deposit of 50% of your total stay package tuition plus accommodations and applicable. Aron, 9780008244309, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. If your answers are yes, you may be a highly sensitive person hsp and dr. Its also useful for people in a relationship with an hsp.
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