The highly sensitive person: How to thrive when the world overwhelms you - Elaine N Aron

'This remarkable book speaks clearly to highly sensitive people. It gives a fresh perspective, a sigh of relief, and a good sense of where we belong in society.' John Gray Author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus Do you have a keen imagination and vivid dreams? Is time alone each day as essential to you as food and water? Are you 'too shy' or 'too sensitive' according to others? Do you feel overwhelmed by bright lights and noise? One in every five people is born with a heightened sensitivity; they are often gifted with great intelligence, intuition and imagination, but there are also drawbacks. Frequently they come across as aloof, shy or moody and suffer from low self-esteem because they find it hard to express themselves in a society dominated by excess and stress. The Highly Sensitive Person offers effective solutions to those feeling overwhelmed. With numerous case studies, exercises and advice, Elaine Aron focuses on the strengths of the trait, teaching HSPs that their sensitivity is not a flaw but an asset. This book also offers great insight into raising a sensitive child. Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. a highly sensitive person herself, trained at the Jung Institute in San Francisco and now has a thriving psychotherapy practice. She has pioneered the research into HSPs. Soft cover Beginnings of foxing

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