The Dr. Leaf Show

Tips & Techniques for Highly Sensitive People and Parents + What NOT to Say to a Highly Sensitive Person, and the Benefits of Being Highly Sensitive (with Dr. Elaine Aron)

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Jul 6, 2020
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INSIGHT

High Sensitivity: An Innate Trait

  • High sensitivity is an innate trait, not a learned behavior, affecting 20% of the population and many species.
  • It's characterized by deep processing, overstimulation, emotional responsiveness, and sensitivity to subtle stimuli.
INSIGHT

Sensitivity and Extroversion

  • High sensitivity is not solely linked to introversion; 30% of highly sensitive people are extroverts.
  • This challenges the traditional association between sensitivity and introversion.
ANECDOTE

Preschool Observation

  • Dr. Aron's son and nephew, on their first day of preschool, observed before joining, demonstrating depth of processing.
  • Teachers misinterpreted this as shyness, highlighting the common mislabeling of high sensitivity.
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