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I am a Highly Sensitive Person. I have always known this, but I discovered there was a "name" for it, in 1997, and have spent the ensuing years learning all I can about the innate aspects of the trait, about myself, and what it means in my life. Although relatively few people are aware of it, as many as 15% of the population are HSPs. Unfortunately, "being sensitive" carries some incorrect and negative connotations that often lead sensitives to "misdiagnose" themselves, or hide their true nature.

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Thursday, May 20, 2010

Elaine Aron on "How to Find a Good Therapist"

The issue of therapy and counseling often comes up with HSPs. Hereunder the question of how to choose a suitable person from the Helping Professions. As HSPs we do tend to have certain needs that must be met when working with a mental health professional, and often these needs are not the same as "everyone else's."

I came across this article on the Huffington Post web site, written by Elaine Aron on the topic of "How to Find a Good Therapist." I thought this might be useful, especially since it was written by an HSP who is a practicing clinician:

Elaine Aron on How to Find a Good Therapist

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Posted by Peter M. at 5/20/2010 09:53:00 AM

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