There’s a segment of the population that experiences life more vividly, more emotionally, and overall more sensitively. These Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) exhibit distinguishable characteristics, many of which are similar, if not seemingly identical, to symptoms of trauma. For HSPs with a background of trauma, one question understandably arises: Can trauma cause high sensitivity? In this article, we'll look at seven presentations of both high sensitive and trauma to see if we can shed more light on these topics.... Read More
HSP Journey
HSP Journey is a place for you to share your stories, discuss common traits within those who consider themselves highly sensitive, and be sensitive and be free.
New Study Reveals the Impact of Psychological Stress on HSPs
Recent studies in health psychology suggest a potential link between sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) and and the impact of psychological stress. SPS is the clinical name for the highly sensitive person (HSP) trait, as researched by Dr. Elaine Aron. This interesting study conducted by Jordan Buren and Dr. Grant Benham was reported by Sensitivity Research, one of the only research institutions devoted to the HSP trait. ... Read More
Exploring Self-Acceptance for Sensitive People
Understanding your high sensitivity can be a transformative journey toward self-acceptance. Those of us who grew up highly sensitive and didn't know this was a part of our personality, wind up needing to do a fair amount of work on themselves as adults learning to embrace self-acceptance as a highly sensitive person (HSP). When the messages you received during your formative years were negative, as an adult, you want to do the hard work to recognize what was and embrace what is. Exploring the areas in your past and present where you can recognize "what is" and accept yourself as you are is an invaluable skill to learn.... Read More
Challenging Masculine Stereotypes for Sensitive Men
Men who are highly sensitive have a tendency to struggle with masculine stereotypes. In this article, you will explore the concept of masculinity beyond traditional roles and challenge the preconceived notions that have restrained men for far too long. Challenging masculine stereotypes for sensitive men is an important and frequently overlooked topic.... Read More
4 Genuine Benefits of Gifted HSPs
In my psychology practice, I find working with gifted highly sensitive people (HSPs) incredibly rewarding. HSPs are ideal therapy clients: introspective, focused, eager to grow, and hard workers. It is particularly exciting to see my gifted hsps come to better understand who they are as whole people, not just as HSPs.... Read More
Sensitive Feelings Illuminated in Book, “Permission to Feel”
Many highly sensitive people wrestle with their sensitive feelings on a daily, if not hourly, basis. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or struggled to understand them, you're not alone. "Permission to Feel" by Marc Brackett is a warm and insightful book that invites you to embrace your emotional life.... Read More