DBT Skills for Highly Sensitive People with Emma Lauer, LCSW
Evidence-Based: A New Harbinger Psychology Podcast
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Navigating Emotional Sensitivity and Trauma
This chapter explores the roots of emotional sensitivity, highlighting genetic influences and the impact of trauma on emotional regulation. It introduces Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills that assist Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) in managing their emotions, such as mindfulness and distress tolerance. The discussion also addresses societal perceptions of sensitivity and the internal struggles faced by individuals, particularly after traumatic experiences like cancer treatment.
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