Evidence-Based: A New Harbinger Psychology Podcast
DBT Skills for Highly Sensitive People with Emma Lauer, LCSW
May 7, 2024
Emma Lauer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and author specializing in DBT skills for highly sensitive individuals, shares insights on emotional resilience. She delves into the concept of 'opposite action' in DBT, teaching listeners how to confront fears. Emma discusses the impact of trauma and sensitivity on emotional regulation, emphasizing self-acceptance and the strengths of being sensitive. She introduces essential skills like mindfulness and distress tolerance, empowering listeners to embrace their emotional experiences as pathways for growth.
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- High sensitivity in individuals can lead to heightened emotional experiences, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and validating their feelings for improved self-acceptance.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides essential tools like mindfulness and emotion regulation to help highly sensitive people effectively manage their emotional challenges and foster resilience.
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Understanding Highly Sensitive People
Highly sensitive people (HSPs) experience heightened emotional sensitivity and stronger reactivity to both internal and external stimuli. This sensitivity can manifest in various ways, such as increased awareness of one’s environment and a heightened response to physical discomfort, such as pain or noise. While genetics play a significant role in HSP traits, external factors like trauma can also contribute to an individual becoming more sensitive over time. Recognizing the characteristics that define HSPs helps in validating their experiences, allowing them to understand their emotions better and fostering acceptance of their sensitivity as part of their identity.
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