The Highly Sensitive Person
By Elaine N. Aron
How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You. Citadel Press, 2020.
Summary of The Highly Sensitive Person book by Elaine N. Aron
A clinical psychologist’s guide to understanding and coping with the world around you, so that you feel empowered by your senses instead of overwhelmed by them, and can live a full, rich life.
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What do you get from this book? A better understanding of your sensitivities so you can view them with pride
Highly sensitive people experience the world differently than others, with both positive and negative consequences
Understanding and accepting your sensitivities are integral to learning how to manage them
The physiological elements of sensitivity are just as significant as the mental ones
Negative attachment styles can have damaging affects on children that last through adulthood
Letting go of the past isn’t easy, but it can pave the way to a happier, more fulfilling life
When embarking on a career, follow your heart, but alter the job to better suit your needs
Many HSPs are uncomfortable in social gatherings, but there are tricks for overcoming your discomfort
HSPs may have difficulty finding romance, but it’s not impossible if both sides go into it with an open mind
A good friend will help you be a better person, and fulfill needs that others just can’t
Psychotherapy can be a useful tool in healing from childhood trauma
Psychological drugs can be effective short-term solutions but may cause problems when taken long-term
Sometimes it’s what we cannot see that makes us stronger, which is why some people turn to the metaphysical for comfort
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Who should read The Highly Sensitive Person book
- Psychologists
- highly sensitive individuals
- those prone to anxiety or depression
- people who are easily stressed
- anyone who wants to feel more comfortable in their own skin
About the author of The Highly Sensitive Person
Elaine N. Aron
Elaine N. Aron is an American clinical research psychologist and bestselling author. She earned her PhD in clinical depth psychology from California’s Pacifica Graduate Institute, and maintains a private psychotherapy practice in San Francisco’s Bay area. Aron and her husband, psychology professor Arthur Aron, have collaborated on numerous studies regarding children with sensory processing sensitivity and their work has benefited thousands.
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