Oct 24, 2008 the highly sensitive person is an indepth look at characteristics that define sensitivity. From lowstress fighting to sensitive sexuality, the book offers a wealth of practical advice on making the most of all. Aug 12, 2011 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. If felt that finally there was a book and a name for the cluster of many of my traits. Her balanced presentation suggests new paths for making sensitivity a blessing, not a handicap. 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. Psychologist elaine aron identifies a highly sensitive person as someone having an uncommonly sensitive nervous system, and says it is a normal occurrence for about 15 to 20 percent of us. Instead, it simply means you process sensory data more deeply. 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 book says we are 15 this book describes me very well.
Highly sensitive person travel tips a highly sensitive. Aron, 9780415800747, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. After reading this book, i was much more comfortable describing what works for me because i fit being a highly sensitive person. For all enquiries, please contact herb tandree philosophy books directly customer service is our primary goal. In my blog i openly discuss the challenges that we face and the things we do to try and bring out the best in our sensitive and extraordinary child. Its been described as like having a cup of tea with a good friend while chatting about issues that only another hsp. Apr 20, 2017 buy the highly sensitive person thorsons classics edition by aron, elaine n. Aron, 9780767903370, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Highly sensitive person simple english wikipedia, the free. Elaine aron began to study this trait more closely. Psychotherapy and the highly sensitive person by elaine n. You may be surprised to learn that high sensitivity is not a weakness, but a source of tremendous yet often unrecognized strengths. I was a year and a half into a very stressful job with a bully boss when i found this book id. There is hope yet, because clear communication of an hsps differences from a non hsp lead to understanding, and when understanding, love, commitment and willingness meet, this is when the magic happens.
Jan 01, 1996 after reading this book, i was much more comfortable describing what works for me because i fit being a highly sensitive person. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Feb 12, 2014 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. Many performers and other artists are highly sensitive, and some use drugs or behaviors to help deal with emotional overwhelm. If you have answered yes to the following questions you may be what we refer to as a highly sensitive person. If your answers are yes, you may be a highly sensitive person hsp and dr. Psychotherapy and the highly sensitive person book depository. In her national bestseller, the highly sensitive person. Oct 21, 2014 we, highly sensitive people, have gifts and aptitudes unavailable to the person who is oblivious to the fly that just landed on his eggs and that girl who doesnt wonder if there is some. Aron, 9780008244309, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. We, highly sensitive people, have gifts and aptitudes unavailable to the person who is oblivious to the fly that just landed on his eggs and that girl who doesnt wonder if.
If you said yes to just one of these characteristics you are probably a highly sensitive person, an hsp. Mar 31, 2020 being a highly sensitive person is challenging enough in this world, but in a relationship where our partner doesnt understand what that means can feel hopeless. 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 guide explores what high sensitivity is, and almost more importantly, what it is not. The highly sensitive person 1996 edition open library. The highly sensitive person in love ebook by elaine n. People who are highly sensitive often feel different, alone, or like theres something wrong with them. This exceptional book can lead to remarkable results for many who suffer from constant stress and anxiety. They process sensory data much more deeply and thoroughly because their nervous systems are biologically different. The highly sensitive person podcast listen via stitcher for. Listen to the highly sensitive person podcast episodes free, on demand.
The surprising cause of addiction sensitive evolution. Do you feel like you reflect on things more than everyone else. Elaine arons book the highly sensitive person was published in 1996. This article gives sensitive people the ways to identify abusive relationships. A simple test will show if you are a highly sensitive person. Understanding and managing relationships when the world overwhelms you.
Jun 15, 2017 most of us feel overstimulated every once in a while, but for the highly sensitive person, its a way of life. If you find yourself as a highly sensitive person, i highly recommend that you read this summary and then the book. This sensitivity is part of being passionate about work. Many times the front desk knows which rooms are the quieter ones and can often reserve them for you if you call book through the hotel. Books, products and programs for highly sensitive people find more titles in the highly sensitive bookstore note links to programs and products may be affiliate links, which means a company or publisher provides a small commission to me paid by them, at no cost to you if you. These are the best books for sensitive people who want to understand their trait and have a fulfilling life.
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. In this podcast, host, blogger, and hsp herself kelly shares reallife. Oct 12, 2015 it explores the issue of hsp and features dr elaine aron, a scientist and author of the highly sensitive person its sold over a million copies. According to some researchers, highly sensitive people are about one fifth of the population. Since little things tend to bother me more than the average person, youd think independent travel would be more difficult than it is for nonsensitives. How to thrive as the highly sensitive person book summary. It means you are aware of subtleties in your surroundings, a great advantage in many situations, she notes. Being a highly sensitive person is challenging enough in this world, but in a relationship where our partner doesnt understand what that means can feel hopeless. But it can also make being in the work force a painful trial. Over twenty percent of people have this amazing, innate trait. Highly sensitive person simple english wikipedia, the. People who know me are sometimes surprised that i travel as much as i do, since i dont seem like the most laidback person ever. Do you experience joy, discomfort, empathy, and emotions very intensely. Highly sensitive people are often very bright and creative but many suffer from low self esteem.
Elaine arons newest book, psychotherapy and the highly sensitive person, redefines the term highly sensitive for the professional researcher and practitioner. Being a highly sensitive person doesnt mean you have a disorder that needs to be fixed. She dispels common misconceptions about the relationship between sensitivity and other personality traits, such as introversion and shyness, and further defines the trait for the benefit of both the. 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. Zimbardo, author of shyness enlightening and empowering, this book is a wonderful gift to us all. How to thrive when the world overwhelms you by elaine n. Listen to highly sensitive person by elaine aron at. Lets talk about highly sensitive people modern mrs darcy. The highly sensitive person by elaine aron, 1996, carol pub. In this podcast, host, blogger, and hsp herself kelly shares reallife experiences that may. It explores the issue of hsp and features dr elaine aron, a scientist and author of the highly sensitive person its sold over a million copies. From low stress fighting to sensitive sexuality, the book offers a wealth. High sensitivity is a trait shared by 20 percent of the population, according to dr. Aron to create the highly sensitive persons workbook, designed to honor that longignored, trampledon part of yourselfyour sensitivity.
She dispels common misconceptions about the relationship between sensitivity and other personality traits, such as introversion. I liked the highly sensitive person so much that i bought and started reading the highly sensitive person in love. The highly sensitive person podcast listen via stitcher. Arons explanations are easy to understand and the book contains many real stories of highly sensitive people. Surprisingly, she discovered that 1520% of the population carries. Aron, 9780553062182, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. They are said to have a high sensitivity or innate sensitiveness as carl gustav jung originally called it.
The best way to start with the summary of the book is a simple personality test that roughly shows how sensitive you are. Nonfiction the highly sensitive person came to my attention by accident when i saw it listed on sale. Best books for sensitive people share book recommendations. Musician keith urban once checked himself into a rehab center for alcohol abuse, with support from his wife, actor nicole kidman. 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 in everyday situations. In 1997 elaine and arthur aron formally identified sensory processing sensitivity sps as the defining trait of highly sensitive persons hsps.
However, high sensitivity can lead them to cease to engage with the outside world. The highly sensitive person elaine arons perceptive analysis of this fundamental dimension of human nature is must reading. There are any number of solutions and paths to healing the conditions and causes of addiction. Arons definition, the highly sensitive person hsp has a sensitive nervous system, is aware of subtleties in his.
Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Elaine aron, a clinical psychologist and workshop leader and the bestselling author of the highly sensitive person. Elaine aron s the highly sensitive person is the lifechanging guide youll want in your toolbox. Arons research on high sensitivity was the landmark book the highly sensitive person. The highly sensitive person is an indepth look at characteristics that define sensitivity. Highly sensitive people are particularly vulnerable in abusive situations because they feel the constant negative energies around them and they heal slowly. It is difficult to be stoic and be a highly sensitive person. The following list highlights some of the characteristics of a highly sensitive persons personality.
The book is essential for you if you are an hspyoull learn a lot about yourself. She has been a smoker another common form of addiction. And, if you are one of the 20 percent of people who are born highly. Most of us feel overstimulated every once in a while, but for the highly sensitive person, its a way of life. Dec 31, 2017 people who are highly sensitive often feel different, alone, or like theres something wrong with them. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Do you find yourself worrying about how other people feel.
Why so many fall into the trap today, just like every other day, we are living in an extremely busy and crowded. The highly sensitive persons workbook book depository. A highly sensitive person hsp is very easily affected by things. The evolved empath summit and more resources for highly sensitive people. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Buy the highly sensitive person thorsons classics edition by aron, elaine n. There is hope yet, because clear communication of an hsps differences from a non hsp lead to understanding, and when understanding, love, commitment and willingness meet, this is when. Through selfassessment tests and techniques, aron shows listeners how to identify their own personality traits. The popular terms hypersensitivity or highly sensitive are popular synonyms for the scientific concept of sps. Im interested in readingbut havent yet readelaine arons third book, the highly sensitive person in love. The highly sensitive person hsp is often intelligent, imaginative, empathetic, and hyperaware of surroundings. Phd, psychologist and author of the highly sensitive person, tells self.
A highly sensitive person is more sensitive to physical andor emotional stimuli than the general population. If youre looking for a free download links of the highly sensitive person pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you. They are not neurotics as they have been labelled for so long. The book offers solutions for a happy and fulfilling life. Apr 23, 2017 listen to the highly sensitive person podcast episodes free, on demand.