The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You Book

Is time alone each day as essential to you as sleep? Do you feel overwhelmed by bright lights and noise? Do you have a keen imagination and vivid dreams? Are you "too shy" or "too sensitive" according to others? Are you frequently accused of being a cry-baby or a scaredy-cat? If any of the above sound familiar ,you could be a "highly sensitive" person. One in every five people is born with a heightened sensitivity: these individuals are often gifted with great intelligence, intuition and imagination. However, 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. US-based author Elaine Aron, herself a highly sensitive person, offers practical solutions for people who feel overwhelmed by their own feelings. Elaine has pioneered research into highly sensitive people for many years. She trained at the Jung Institute in San Francisco and now runs a thriving psychotherapy practice. This is an excellent book for those of us who have previously been dismissed as being neurotic or over- sensitive. Filled with helpful case studies and practical exercises and advice, it focuses on how to stop perceiving yourself as shy and instead focus on your strengths. It is useful reading for any parents who have a sensitive child. Megan SlyfieldRead More