Taking a personality test to uncover the innate trait of sensitivity is a great first step in uncovering why you are the way you are. The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) personality test is a valuable tool for understanding and embracing sensitivity as a trait.... Read More
Divorce and the Highly Sensitive Person
No matter if we like it or not, divorce is all around us. Divorce and the Highly Sensitive Person do NOT go hand-in-hand. It is a hard road to walk and one that is fraught with difficulty and pain.... Read More
Is There a Link Between Chronic Illness and the Highly Sensitive Person?
As someone who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) since childhood, I often wondered, is there a link between chronic illness and the Highly Sensitive Person? I have a lot of personal experience with this issue and find that my clients also struggle with more chronic conditions than the average person. ... Read More
Highly Sensitive Male Communication Needs (5 Great Tips and 3 Useful Examples)
Addressing highly sensitive male communication needs can be challenging due to the societal pressure to conform to the stereotypical image of masculinity. These men often find themselves in a conundrum, torn between these expectations and the essential task of prioritizing their emotional, mental, and physical well-being. ... Read More
9 Things You Shouldn’t Say to a Highly Sensitive Person
Have you ever been in a conversation with someone who inadvertently stumbles on one of your soft spots? If you're a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), this may happen quite often - and it's not always easy to deal with. HSPs have a heightened awareness of their surroundings, making them more attuned to emotions, social cues, and even the tiniest details in their environment. This brings its unique set of challenges when interacting with others. In this article, we'll discuss nine things you shouldn't say to a Highly Sensitive Person to show that you care about them. ... Read More
12 Essential Coping Strategies for the Highly Sensitive Person
In talking with highly sensitive people on a regular basis, I have noticed that most of us require a solid roster of coping strategies for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) to effectively manage our nervous systems. Because HSPs have more mirror neurons and therefore take in more stimuli through all of our five senses, it's fairly normal to need more downtime and coping strategies than other non-sensitive people. ... Read More
8 Beneficial Books for the Highly Sensitive Man
While conditions are far better today for men to share their sensitivity, sensitive men face an uphill battle going against cultural norms. These eight beneficial books for the Highly Sensitive Man may shed additional light on the subject. ... Read More
Loving Fall and Hating Halloween as an HSP
If you're anything like me as a Highly Sensitive Person, you love fall more than any other season. The transition between summer and fall offers nearly perfect weather (depending on where you live), a perk in the air of change, a shift in energy, and pumpkin-spice everything. While I love fall, I hate Halloween as an HSP because this holiday tends to focus on all things scary. I have memories from my childhood of being frightened (and I scare easily), I don't like scary movies, and I don't like blood, gore, or anything related to the occult. I adore fall, but Halloween not so much.... Read More
3 Distinctions Between HSP and Autism
As you embark on a journey to understand yourself better as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), you may notice some overlap between traits of HSP and autism. In fact, many are unsure if they are a Highly Sensitive Person or if they are autistic, and few resources are available to give a meaningful distinction between the two.... Read More
Do Highly Sensitive People Change as They Age? (6 Ways to Support HSP Aging Process)
As a psychologist, I’m frequently asked if I believe that people can change as adults. Frankly, I don’t think I could have lasted a quarter of a century in this field if my answer weren’t an emphatic YES! Adults can and do change across their lifespans, despite the cliches of the grumpy elder who is stuck in their ways. Let’s look at HSP Aging from the research about adult development and how we can use this information to support ourselves as aging highly sensitive people (HSPs).... Read More