Due to societal mores, males are not supposed to express emotions such as fear and sadness, and theyre told that they shouldnt let anything bother them, making the trait of sensitivity particularly challenging for men. The author herself is one and share her personal experiences in the book. After decades of speaking and writing about high sensitivity, dr. Because of this, feelings and emotions experienced by an hsp are comparatively stronger. Romantic relationships with a highly sensitive person hsp. They process sensory data much more deeply and thoroughly because their nervous systems are biologically different. The book is essential for you if you are an hspyoull learn a lot about yourself. But theres another personality trait thats not talked about nearly as much in the general culture and maybe thats why whenever i mention highly sensitive people here on the blog my inbox is flooded with aha. Studies estimate that 1520 percent of the population is highly sensitive. Identifying the traits that make up the highly sensitive person, psychotherapist elaine arons bestselling book is written specifically for those who might be. How we became so selfobsessed and what its doing to us overlook press, 416 pp. Its also useful for people in a relationship with an hsp.
Since highly sensitive people account for about 20% of the population, its normal for there to be an abundance of relationships with nonhsps, or nonhighly sensitive people. There were several things i found useful in this book. Some of us are extroverted, while some of us are introverted. Theres nothing wrong with you it may be that you are just a hsp, or a highly sensitive person. How to thrive when the world overwhelms you 6th printing by elaine n.
Sat in the front row taking copious notes at workshops, seminars, and retreats. Buy the highly sensitive person thorsons classics edition by aron, elaine n. Surprisingly, she discovered that 1520% of the population carries the trait. Highly sensitive person simple english wikipedia, the. You are probably very receptive to other peoples moods and noise, disorganisation and unpredictability will have a.
The highly sensitive person the highly sensitive person. Most of us feel overstimulated every once in a while, but for the highly sensitive person, its a way of life. In 1997 elaine and arthur aron formally identified sensory processing sensitivity sps as the defining trait of highly sensitive persons hsps. Particularly in the way an hsp perceives his or herself. The singer alanis morissette, a selfconfessed hsp, is among those who appear in the documentary. That is, someone who processes emotions more deeply than others and often for longer. Theres been a lot about personality geekery on this blog.
The highly sensitive person is an indepth look at characteristics that define sensitivity. Approximately one in five people is highly sensitive also referred to as hsp highly sensitive person. If you are the parent of a teen whos a highly sensitive person, read on for tips on how to handle various issues that your teen might be dealing with while helping him or her to grow toward adulthood. This exceptional book can lead to remarkable results for many who suffer from constant stress and anxiety. How to thrive as the highly sensitive person book summary. Elaine arons book the highly sensitive person was published in 1996. Extensive research done by clinical psychologist, elaine aron, ph. But no matter how hard i tried, i remained as easilyoverwhelmed and highlyreactive as ever. The first book that helps readers to identify their highly sensitive trait and to make the most of it. Highly sensitive person 24 signs of a highly sensitive person highly sensitive people often feel too much and feel too deep.
You may be surprised to learn that high sensitivity is not a weakness, but a source of tremendous yet often unrecognized strengths. The brains of highly sensitive persons hsps actually work a little differently. A highly sensitive person is more sensitive to physical andor. If your answers are yes, you may be a highly sensitive person hsp. Arons original book on high sensitivity before attacking the workbook. The popular terms hypersensitivity or highly sensitive are popular synonyms for the scientific concept of sps. Curse of being a highly sensitive person daily mail online. In his post healing the highly sensitive male, ted zeff, ph. The best way to start with the summary of the book is a simple personality test that roughly shows how sensitive you are. As is clear from the information given above on the traits of a highly sensitive person, the perception of things in the surrounding is significantly magnified by the time it reaches the brain in such people. W e have discussed the highly sensitive person many times before, but if this is your first time hearing the term, here is a quick summary for you before the 1990s, heightened sensitivity in humans was not widely talked about, but in 1991, a psychologist named dr. This trait reflects a certain type of survival strategy, being observant before acting.
Counseling and human development aron combines selftests. A highly sensitive person herself, she holds a masters degree in clinical psychology from york university and a doctorate from pacifica graduate institute. If you find yourself as a highly sensitive person, i highly recommend that you read this summary and then the book. Are you looking for a gift for an introverted, highly sensitive friend, coworker, or family member. Elaine aron, a psychotherapist, workshop leader and highly sensitive person herself, shows you how to identify this trait in yourself and make the most of it. Aron, phd, is the author of the bestselling the highly sensitive person, the highly sensitive persons workbook, and the highly sensitive person in love. Books, information, selftests, events and research. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This guide explores what high sensitivity is, and almost more importantly, what it is not. Her balanced presentation suggests new paths for making sensitivity a blessing, not a handicap. Have you ever been called too sensitive or too shy. Although its related to introversion, being a highly sensitive person.
A simple test will show if you are a highly sensitive person. Zimbardo, author of shyness enlightening and empowering, this book is a wonderful gift to us all. Listen to highly sensitive person by elaine aron at. Through selfassessment tests and techniques, aron shows listeners how to identify their own personality traits. If you are highly sensitive, your nervous system will be more finely tuned than others. They are said to have a high sensitivity or innate sensitiveness as carl gustav jung originally called it according to some researchers, highly sensitive people are about one fifth of the population. There are many questionnaires out there, but below weve created one that will calculate the likelihood of you being a hsp by giving you a percentage score. Elaine aron, a highly sensitive person herself, shows you how to identify this trait in yourself and make the most of it in everyday. The highly sensitive person elaine arons perceptive analysis of this fundamental dimension of human nature is must reading. The highly sensitive persons workbook can stand alone, but i would highly recommend reading dr. A highly sensitive person hsp is very easily affected by things. Elaine aron began to study this trait more closely.
Poll ballot the highly sensitive person by elaine n. Highly sensitive person test to discover whether youre a highly sensitive person, the best thing to do is to take a test. A significant percentage of this 1520% is not aware of this inherited character trait and the. You might have known for some time that your child was highly sensitive.
There is nothing inherently negative about the word sensitive. This is definitely an excellent tool to teach the hsp how to become more. Those are all good things the phrase highly sensitive person hsp sometimes gets a bad rap because the word. Books, products and programs for highly sensitive people.
Were proud that it has sold a million copies world wide and has been translated into french, dutch, danish, german, spanish, portuguese, greek, japanese, korean and both forms of chinese, and koreanwith very little publicity. The original book, this is a general introduction and covers every aspect of an hsps life. There are also 50 shades of sensitivesome of us are more sensitive than others. Obviously there are many different types of individuals, like the highly sensitive person who decides that its better to be alone due to all the incompatibilities. In his book, making sense of your high sensitivity he writes about many aspects of his life. Does this book, or any other source, have advice about how to get the people around us to be more accepting of. What i think was sadly done poorly is the fact that there is barely any research done with a broader number of.
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. Discovering that who i am is well within bounds for a highly sensitive person has changed everything. Featured are presents for people who are overwhelmed by social and environment stimuli, are empathic, sensitive to beauty, and cherish privacy and peacefulness. 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. This wonderful and important book will help the highly sensitive find peace and fulfillment in their relationshipsrobert johnson, doc. For some, it can be easy to mistake the highly sensitive person as a sufferer of some strange mental condition. Cliff harwin is an author, life coach, and founder of the highly sensitive person publishing company. Lets talk about highly sensitive people modern mrs darcy. It means being tuned in to the world around youthe sights, sounds, and emotions of others. Although the two share things in common such as sensitivity to overwhelming social situations they are not the same thing. The highly sensitive person in love gives relationships their proper basis in the inner life, and honors those who are by nature drawn to that life. Im very attuned to very subtle things, whether its.
In addition, she has created the immersive emerging sensitive program of sensory processing yoga using frameworks to help sensitive people master their sensitivity and turn it into the asset it can be. It means observant, conscientious, and aware of small changes. How to thrive when the world overwhelms you by elaine n. Why highly sensitive people make the best leaders, according to. Every highly sensitive person is unique and were not all sensitive in the same way.
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