Aron s definition, the highly sensitive person hsp has a sensitive nervous system. Elaine aron began studying high sensitivity in 1991. The book does highlight the qualities of the highly sensitive person and. Jun 15, 2017 most of us feel overstimulated every once in a while, but for the highly sensitive person, its a way of life.
A highly sensitive person is not someone who is extra touchy or prickly. If you are going to notice every little thing in a situation, and if the situation is complicated many things to remember, intense noisy, cluttered, etc. Elaine aron, a clinical psychologist and workshop leader and the bestselling author of the highly sensitive person. A free, easy test to determine if you are an hsp highly sensitive person is on her web. The brain of a highly sensitive person works differently.
For instance, highly sensitive people may be more aware of where their cart is at the grocery store not because theyre afraid someone will steal something out of it, but because they dont want to be rude and have their cart blocking another persons way. Psychologist elaine aron writes in her book the highly sensitive person that about 15 to 20 percent of the population is characterized as highly. 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. Things i have been attempting to change my entire life were just normal attributes of an hsp i cannot thank elaine enough for writing this book and for the. Elaine aron published the book the highly sensitive person to talk. In the book, she outlines the character of an hsp and how to identify one. Jul 16, 2019 highly sensitive person traits that create more stress by.
Elaine arons book the highly sensitive person was published in 1996. If you have read elaine aron s original book the highly sensitive person and have determined that you are definitely an hsp, then the next logical step in personal development might be to buy this workbook especially if you find yourself struggling somewhat in your dealings with the world. Aron has 30 books on goodreads with 145228 ratings. Books, information, selftests, events and research. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Most of us feel overstimulated every once in a while, but for the highly sensitive person, its a way of life. Psychologist elaine aron writes in her book the highly sensitive person that about 15 to 20 percent of the population is characterized as highly sensitive hs. Apr 20, 2017 buy the highly sensitive person thorsons classics edition by aron, elaine n. If you answered true to five or more of these statements or if any one or two statements are extremely true of you, then this book may be for you.
The personality trait which was first researched by elaine n. Her balanced presentation suggests new paths for making sensitivity a blessing, not a handicap. The highly sensitive person elaine arons perceptive analysis of this fundamental dimension of human nature is must reading. I began researching high sensitivity in 1991 and continue to do research on it now, also calling it sensoryprocessing sensitivity sps, the traits scientific term. The popular terms hypersensitivity or highly sensitive are popular synonyms for the scientific concept of sps. Listen to highly sensitive person by elaine aron at. The author of the highly sensitive person, elaine n. Highly sensitive people are also highly conscientious people, aron says. 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 chinesewith very little publicity. This guide explores what high sensitivity is, and almost more importantly, what it is not. In 1997 elaine and arthur aron formally identified sensory processing sensitivity sps as the defining trait of highly sensitive persons hsps. In this blog post, id like to address the question of how we define whether we have a highly sensitive temperament.
The highly sensitive person is an indepth look at characteristics that define sensitivity. For more than 20 years, elaine aron, phd, has been studying highly sensitive people. A highly sensitive person herself, she holds a masters degree in clinical psychology from york university and a doctorate from pacifica graduate institute. Actually, people have been writing about this personalty type since jung, according to aron, but she is the first to study and write about it in a major way. It seems that this high sensitivity is partly genetic or inherited and it affects the way the brain works. How to thrive when the world overwhelms you 6th printing by elaine n. Dec 31, 2017 people who are highly sensitive often feel different, alone, or like theres something wrong with them. Jun 20, 2018 i wanted to learn more, so i looked up the book which started it all. Elaine aron, deals with the highly sensitive person of which aron is one. Highly sensitive person traits that create more stress.
The book says we are 15 this book describes me very well. Aron, phd, is the author of the bestselling the highly sensitive person, the highly sensitive persons workbook, and the highly sensitive person in love. 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. You talk about does as a good way to summarize all. How to thrive when the world overwhelms you by elaine n. People who are highly sensitive often feel different, alone, or like theres something wrong with them. You may be surprised to learn that high sensitivity is not a weakness, but a source of tremendous yet often unrecognized strengths. The highly sensitive person elaine aron s perceptive analysis of this fundamental dimension of human nature is must reading. The first port of call is the hspscale test on elaine arons website.
High sensitivity is a trait shared by 20 percent of the population, according to dr. Buy the highly sensitive person thorsons classics edition by aron, elaine n. The nonsensitive persons showed the usual difficulty, but the highly sensitive subjects brains apparently did not have this difficulty, regardless of their culture. Jessica higgins 17 traits of highly sensitive people dr. Aron, who has written multiple studies and books on high sensitivity. In her national bestseller, the highly sensitive person. Arons quiz can help you determine whether you share this trait.
This easytoread, nontechnical book first published in 1996 by dr. Arons definition, the highly sensitive person hsp has a sensitive nervous system, is aware of subtleties in his. Psychologists elaine aron and arthur aron, a husband and wife pair, coined the term hsp in the 1990s. As an introvert, yes, all outside stimulus adds up. Books, products and programs for highly sensitive people. Highly sensitive child and nodrama discipline 2 books bundle collection with gift journal helping our children thrive when the world overwhelms them, the wholebrain way to calm the chaos and nurture your childs developing mind. Characteristics of highlysensitive people huffpost life. Because of this, theyre more likely to be considerate and exhibit good manners and are also more likely to notice when someone else isnt being conscientious. This exceptional book can lead to remarkable results for many who suffer from constant stress and anxiety. An hsp highly sensitive person is much more receptive to all kinds of stimuli such as sound, light, the emotions of other people and more. Being a highly sensitive person creates an advantage of being able to love and feel deeply but can. Through selfassessment tests and techniques, aron shows listeners how to identify their own personality traits. Dear highly sensitive person hsp or anyone raising a highly sensitive child hsc, welcome.
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. Feb 01, 2010 excerpts from an interview with elaine aron ph. How to thrive as the highly sensitive person book summary. This book is highly informative in an area that it essential for a small portion of the population.
Arons writing is verbose and thorough to a faulti ended up skimming many sections of the book. Aron provides examples of characteristic behaviors. She adds that about 30 percept of people are moderately sensitive, while 50 percent of people think of themselves as being sensitive while they are not at all sensitive. The best way to start with the summary of the book is a simple personality test that roughly shows how sensitive you are. Aron to create the highly sensitive person s workbook, designed to honor that longignored, trampledon. If felt that finally there was a book and a name for the cluster of many of my traits.
Arthur aron, are also studying love and close relationships. Arons most popular book is the highly sensitive person. In another study, by ourselves and others, sensitive and nonsensitive persons were given perceptual tasks that were already known to be difficult require more brain activation or effort depending on the culture a person is from. Tips to help highly sensitive people hsp elaine aron, highly sensitive people hsps make up approximately 15 to 20 percent of the population. The original book, this is a general introduction and covers every aspect of an. This book helps hsps to understand themselves and their sensitive trait and its impact on personal history, career, relationships, and inner life.
If that rings true for you or someone you love or interact with this book is lifechanging. The highly sensitive person the highly sensitive person. According to research by elaine aron, high sensitivity, or sensory processing. Apr 01, 2008 the author of the highly sensitive person, elaine n. 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. A simple test will show if you are a highly sensitive person. 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. 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. Highly sensitive person mindfulness tools books test. Zimbardo, author of shyness enlightening and empowering, this book is a wonderful gift to us all. Overstimulation is the second characteristic of highly sensitive people in elaine arons does model dr.
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