Inspiration and information for highly sensitive people. How to thrive when the world overwhelms you, author elaine aron defines a distinct personality trait that affects as many as one out of every five people. Ted zeff, a psychotherapist and a highly sensitive person hsp himself, brings us an excellent collection of observations on what life is like for the hsp and on how to make life more understandable, pleasant and healing. A general introduction and covers every aspect of an hsps life. This is definitely an excellent tool to teach the hsp how to become more. 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. Every hsp has a favorite highly sensitive person book. This easytoread, nontechnical book first published in 1996 by dr. Its an incredibly valuable lens through which you can view your responses to the world, and its also a versatile toolbox to help. Zeff points out that these sensitivities leave hsps prone to feeling overwhelmed in bustling and boisterous environments. Her balanced presentation suggests new paths for making sensitivity a blessing, not a handicap. Arons definition, the highly sensitive person hsp has a sensitive nervous system, is aware of subtleties in hisher surroundings, and is more easily overwhelmed when in a highly stimulating environment.
National bestseller are you a highly sensitive person. But no matter how hard i tried, i remained as easilyoverwhelmed and highlyreactive as ever. The highly sensitive person is the psychology, stress management and mental health guide which shares the different strategies to highly sensitive people to manage stress. Elaine aron a talk on high sensitivity part 1 of 3.
Arons web site has a selftest for sensitivity, information about her books and workshops, as well as the complete archives of her comfort zone newsletter for hsps. For over 20 years, research has continually improved our understanding of what it means to be a highly sensitive person. Highly sensitive person simple english wikipedia, the. Such a person is one that has a very sensitive nervous system and thus has a trait of greater receptivity to stimulation that may cause over stimulation.
The highly sensitive person elaine arons perceptive analysis of this fundamental dimension of human nature is must reading. In her national bestseller, the highly sensitive person. Hsp, shorthand for highly sensitive person, describes 15 to 20 percent of the. If your answers are yes, you may be a highly sensitive person hsp and dr. How to thrive as the highly sensitive person book summary. Perhaps this is why some have tried to broaden the definition of empathic to include a newer term called highly sensitive person or. This page offers information about high sensitivity, a normal personality trait every fifth person is born with. The fields of psychology, neurology, and therapy practice have found over and. Book a private consultation in berlin or on skype to address your individual hsp. But you may not realize that, because society rewards the outgoing personality and treats shyness and sensitivity as something to be overcome.
Buy the highly sensitive person thorsons classics edition by aron, elaine n. Arons definition, the highly sensitive person hsp has a sensitive nervous system, is aware of subtleties in hisher surroundings, and is more. Most of us feel overstimulated every once in a while, but for the highly sensitive person, its a way of life. If that rings true for you or someone you love or interact with this book is lifechanging. If youre an hsp, your nervous system is more sensitive to physical andor emotional stimulation than the general population, and about 20% of you fall in that category. Arons research on high sensitivity was the landmark book the highly sensitive person. The popular terms hypersensitivity or highly sensitive are popular synonyms for the scientific concept of sps. Obviously, the highly sensitive person does a better job of explaining it than i ever could, but i will boldly give it this ringing endorsement. Six researchbased books about high sensitivity, relationships and. This book helps hsps to understand themselves and their sensitive trait and its. At the end of each chapter, i provide a summaries and thoughtprovoking questions to.
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. Basically, if you are a person looking for an explanation of the hsp trait based in facts and. You are quite aware of your surroundings and have a keen gift for picking up on subtle cues. The empowered highly sensitive person how to harness sensitivity into strength in a. Highly sensitive person, or hsp, is a term coined by psychologist elaine aron in the 1990s. Julies book brain training for the highly sensitive person is a valuable support in opening to the challenges and potentials that come with highlevel sensitivity. This book helps hsps to understand themselves and their sensitive trait and its impact on personal history, career, relationships, and inner life. A highly sensitive person hsp experiences the world differently than others.
Due to a biological difference that theyre born with, highly sensitive people are more aware of subtleties and process information deeply. Arons explanations are easy to understand and the book contains many real stories of highly sensitive people. Books, products and programs for highly sensitive people. It simply means that you tend to process things more deeply, such as cues, emotions, and experiences. Description of the highly sensitive person by elaine n. Aron to create the highly sensitive persons workbook, designed to honor that longignored, trampledon part of yourselfyour sensitivity. Sensitivity, high sensitivity and sensory processing sensitivity are terms used to describe a highly sensitive person. If you find yourself as a highly sensitive person, i highly recommend that you read this summary and then the book. Are you an empath or just a highly sensitive person. Improving outcomes for that minority of people who are the majority of clients. This book is a valuable resource for the hsp, as well as those who are trying to understand the hsp. The term, highly sensitive person hsp, to describe people with highly sensitive traits, is made popular by the psychologist and author, elaine aron.
The book is available in english, chinese, russian, french, japaneese, korean, danish, romania, slovak and swedish. The highly sensitive persons workbook can stand alone, but i would highly recommend reading dr. The full 95 minute dvd can be ordered from elaine arons highly sensitive person website. Author of the landmark book the highly sensitive person, dr. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Advice for the highly sensitive parent raising a highly sensitive child. Elaine aron, a highly sensitive person herself, shows you how to identify this trait in yourself and make the most of it in everyday. According to author elaine aron herself an hsp, sensitive people have the unusual. The brains of highly sensitive persons hsps actually work a little differently than. High sensitivity, also called sensory perception sensitivity, refers to people who process. The highly sensitive persons workbook by elaine aron offers specific exercises for reframing your life as an hsp, many suggestions for coping as an hsp and information on how to start your own hsp discussion group. Arons groundbreaking research on temperament and intimacy, the highly sensitive person in love offers practical help for highly sensitive people seeking happier, healthier romantic relationships. The concept has gained traction in the years since, particularly as more and more people began to self. Some call too sensitive people over sensitive, but there. Highly sensitive persons are persons that are more sensitive to a stimulus than other person. Being sensitive is a normal traitnothing defective about it.
Discover, develop and maximize your highly sensitive person hsp traits, i share lessons ive learned and challenges ive faced. Its been described as like having a cup of tea with a good friend while chatting about issues that only another hsp would. See more ideas about highly sensitive, highly sensitive person and highly sensitive person traits. A highly sensitive person hsp is very easily affected by things. They process sensory data much more deeply and thoroughly because their nervous systems are biologically different. Six researchbased books about high sensitivity, relationships and selfesteem by. Written off as odd for much of her life, author juli fraga comes to realize shes a highly sensitive person hsp. In 1997 elaine and arthur aron formally identified sensory processing sensitivity sps as the defining trait of highly sensitive persons hsps. The highly sensitive person the highly sensitive person. From lowstress fighting to sensitive sexuality, the book offers a wealth of practical advice on making the most of all. Hsps feel deeply, have a sensitive nervous system, and have intense.
Theres no surprise that half of the books in this list belong to her. Hsp, shorthand for highly sensitive person, describes 15 to 20 percent of the population. Arons original book on high sensitivity before attacking the workbook. The highly sensitive person almost 1 million copies worldwide, in 17 languages. Highly sensitive person books highly sensitive refuge. Selfcare and empowerment for the highly sensitive person hsp.
Elaine aron, deals with the highly sensitive person of which aron is one. At book signings, people have come up to her elaine aron and said. Highly sensitive person 24 signs of a highly sensitive person highly sensitive people often feel too much and feel too deep. This book gives hsps strategies to build confidence, combat stress, and find work that. The practical guide for highly sensitive people and hsp support groups by the bestselling author of the highly sensitive person. May 8, 2020 tips and resources for the highly sensitive person. Discovering that who i am is well within bounds for a highly sensitive person has changed everything. Zimbardo, author of shyness enlightening and empowering, this book is a wonderful gift to us all. Arons definition, the highly sensitive person hsp has a sensitive nervous system, is aware of subtleties in hisher surroundings, and is more easily overwhelmed. A simple test will show if you are a highly sensitive person. Most of the hsps ive helped with the information that is in this book have told me that it has.
Sat in the front row taking copious notes at workshops, seminars, and retreats. Its more of how to get over the stigma of being a highly sensitive person hsp which, personally, ive already done. In this book, aron explains how an estimated 1520% of the population is more sensitive, as a result of which they often find the world quite overstimulating. 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. Aron in 1992, the concept has been studied for some time. Every highly sensitive person book makes a difference. A collection of exercises and activities for both individuals and groups, this workbook will help you identify the hsp trait in yourself, nurture the new, positive. Elaine arons book the highly sensitive person was published in 1996. This book offers solutions for a happy and fulfilling life, particularly in the way an hsp perceives him or herself, it helps to reframe past events, such as a difficult. All of the best publishers said high sensitivity was a niche thingthat hardly anybody would read it, but my book, the highly sensitive person immediately became a best seller on the san. Being a highly sensitive person hsp is not a bad thing. The best way to start with the summary of the book is a simple personality test that roughly shows how sensitive you are.