Dysfunctional Reclaiming Sensitivity: The Truth About HSPs, Kids, and Healing with Dr Genevieve von Lob
Jun 24, 2025
Dr. Genevieve von Lob, a clinical psychologist and advocate for highly sensitive people, shares insights on the challenges faced by sensitive kids in a misunderstood world. She discusses the emotional toll of societal labels and the misdiagnosis often encountered by HSPs. The conversation highlights the importance of nurturing environments and the societal changes needed to celebrate sensitivity as a strength. Genevieve also emphasizes healing through community, showcasing how empowering sensitivity can lead to profound personal transformation.
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Discovering High Sensitivity in Children
- Dr. Genevieve von Lob discovered high sensitivity through her work with perceptive children in the CAMHS system.
- She realized these kids were highly sensitive, not defective, shifting her whole professional framework.
Sensitivity Is Genetic Core
- Highly sensitive people's other diagnoses often stem from environmental responses, not innate defects.
- Sensitivity is a genetic core, while other challenges arise from world's lack of understanding.
Support Sensitive Children Compassionately
- Validate and witness sensitive children's emotions instead of suppressing them.
- Use their intensity as an opportunity for parental healing and deeper understanding.
