Elaine N. Aron Ph.D.

About

Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) are individuals with genetic characteristics that makes them deeply attuned and sensitive to their environments and relationships. They have high levels of empathy and emotional responsiveness. Above all, HSPs tend to be more thoughtful in their actions and deeply reflective. All this attunement and processing means they are also often easily overstimulated. This quiz can help you determine whether you share this trait. (You can also learn more there about highly sensitive children here.)

Are you Highly Sensitive? Find out here: High Sensitivity Self-test

Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D. is a clinical and research psychologist who has studied high sensitivity since 1990. She has published five books on the subject, including The Highly Sensitive Person (translated into 21 languages), The Highly Sensitive Child, and Psychotherapy and the Highly Sensitive Person, as well as scientific articles in the leading journals in her field. She and her husband, Arthur Aron, are also well known for their study of love and close relationships. She assisted in the creation of the film Sensitive: The Untold Story and is currently working on the next film, Sensitive and Love.

Learn more about the Highly Sensitive Person at: www.hsperson.com You will find many articles about sensitivity that have accumulated over 25 years of her writing a newsletter and blog. Also, links to all of the latest research here.

Books by Elaine N. Aron Ph.D.

Recent Posts

Are Highly Sensitive People More Prone to Illness?

On social media, the question often arises about whether HSPs are more prone to certain health issues. But there is no clear evidence for any illness being caused by being an HSP.

Revisiting Vulnerable Narcissism and Highly Sensitive People

What is vulnerable narcissism, and how might it relate to the lives of highly sensitive people?

Highly Sensitive and High Sensation Seeking Individuals

Some highly sensitive people may also have another trait: high sensation seeking (HSS).

High Sensitivity Does Not “Overlap” With Narcissism

Explorations of a recent study comparing high sensitivity and narcissism.

Coping With Uncertainty During COVID-19

Highly sensitive people process decisions deeply and it’s hardest when there are so many uncertainties and future influences that we cannot control.

Sensitivephobic: Could This Describe You?

Are you hiding your sensitivity? Learn how you can support yourself and others.

Sheltering in Place Support for HSP Parents and Couples

There is a great deal of advice out there, but here is some support especially for HSP couples and parents at home and quarantined.

Big Picture Living During a Time of Global Crisis

Try looking at the big picture during the COVID-19 outbreak. It can provide support and perspective for HSPs navigating this difficult time.

The Ethics of Self-Care

Self-care is good for everyone, but especially for highly sensitive people. Learn a vital self-care practice to reduce burnout and overstimulation.

Meditation for Highly Sensitive People

Meditation can be one of the best ways to help HSPs reduce and recover from over-stimulation. Find the type of meditation that best suits you.