sensitivity (personality trait)

"A young girl hears messages that she's too sensitive and needs to change. The messages travel into her body, and she ultimately changes the negative comments into an affirmation that being sensitive is her strength"--.

"Social justice work, we often assume, is raised voices and raised fists. It requires leading, advocating, fighting, and organizing wherever it takes place--in the streets, slums, villages, inner cities, halls of political power, and more. But what does social justice work look like for those of us who don't feel comfortable battling in the trenches? Sensitive souls--including those who consider themselves highly emotional, empathic, or introverted--have much to contribute to bringing about a more just and equitable world. Such individuals are wise, thoughtful, and conscientious; they feel more deeply and see things that others don't. We need their contributions. Yet, sustaining justice work can be particularly challenging for the sensitive, and it requires a deep level of self-awareness, intentionality, and care"--Provided by publisher.

A little girl feels everything too deeply and she does not know how to be okay with all the sadness she sees, so she makes a "rhino suit" to keep herself safe from pain--only to discover that inside the suit she is shutting out not only the pain, but the beauty and love in the world as well.

Championing the world's "highly sensitive people," the force behind the world's largest online communities for sensitive people and introverts teaches readers how to unlock the potential of this undervalued strength and leverage it across the important areas of their lives.

Explains the difference between empathy that enables compassion and being an empath who actually experiences the emotions and pain of others, and offers counsel to highly sensitive individuals on how to develop coping mechanisms in a high-stimulus world.

Presents guidance for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) on using one's special traits to one's advantage, discussing overstimulation, personal and work relationships, when to seek help, and other topics, and providing self-assessment tests as well as tips for health care professionals, employers, and teachers.

Describes the characteristics of the highly sensitive child, and offers advice to parents on how to deal with the challenges of raising children with sensitive temperaments, from infancy to young adulthood.