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Therapy in a Nutshell

Conflict Management for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) with Jonathan Decker from CINEMA THERAPY

May 18, 2023
This podcast explores conflict management strategies for highly sensitive people (HSPs) such as setting boundaries, managing arousal and tone, and effective communication strategies. It also discusses the cultural value of HSPs, the distinction between being nice and being kind, and the importance of emotional intelligence.
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Quick takeaways

  • HSPs should regulate their arousal and take the perspective of the other person to navigate conflict resolution effectively.
  • Managing activation, providing gentle corrections, validation, expressing needs positively, and taking breaks to calm down are crucial for resolving conflicts with HSPs.

Deep dives

Conflict Resolution for Highly Sensitive People

For highly sensitive people (HSPs), conflict resolution often involves avoidance and appeasing others to maintain harmony. HSPs value comfort and dislike causing discomfort or inconvenience. However, avoiding conflict leads to resentment and passive aggressiveness. It is important for HSPs to regulate their arousal and calm themselves down before addressing conflicts. HSPs excel at perspective-taking and empathy, and taking the perspective of the other person can help in resolving conflicts. By being honest, setting boundaries, and expressing vulnerability, HSPs can navigate conflict resolution more effectively.

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