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A guide for people who feel overwhelmed by stimulation and emotion
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What it is about
Psychologist Elaine Aron describes the trait she calls sensory-processing sensitivity, found in about one in five people. She explains how highly sensitive people experience the world and gives advice for work and relationships. The book helped popularize the term.
Who will enjoy it
Sensitive readers and their families.
What you will get
Some of the claims are still being studied.
The Highly Sensitive Person Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Self-help · Sensitivity · Psychology · Self-care
Length
251 pages · ≈ 7 h
More about this book
Characters
Elaine N. Aron.
Setting
Work, home and relationships.
What makes it different
A guide that treats sensitivity as a normal trait.
Feel
Warm, practical and reassuring.
Self-Compassion
Drive
Burnout
Set Boundaries, Find Peace
Rising Strong