Emotional Sensitivity and Intensity: How to Manage Intense Emotions as a Highly Sensitive Person (Teach Yourself) - Softcover

Lo, Imi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1473656036 ISBN 13: 9781473656031

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2018

Synopsis

Do you feel you experience life more vividly than others?
Do people sometimes describe you as emotionally intense or oversensitive?
Do your emotions soar high and plunge so quickly that you feel you can't keep up?

This book is for you. Learn how to cope with intense feelings, and discover how to use your sensitivity, empathy and intelligence to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Emotional Sensitivity and Intensity will give you in-depth information about this trait, as well as practical exercises and strategies to help with your daily struggles.

It will help you come to new ways of thinking about your past, thrive in your current life, and create exciting possibilities for the future. Written in a friendly and compassionate tone, the chapters will answer questions raised by many emotionally intense individuals:

Is there something wrong with me?
How does this trait explain my life experiences so far?
What can I do right now to better my life and to fulfil my potential?

You will learn to:
- Understand what it means to live with emotional sensitivity and intense feelings
- Debunk the myths and stereotypes about this trait
- Let go of old emotional baggage and limiting mindsets
- Develop real resilience and find peace within life's ups and downs
- Navigate challenging social and family situations
- Build healthy and fulfilling intimate relationships
- Find your unique calling and liberate your creative potential

About this title

About the Author

Imi Lo is a Psychotherapist, Art Therapist, and Consultant for emotionally intense and highly sensitive people. She is the Founder of Eggshell Therapy and Coaching and author of the book Emotional Sensitivity and Intensity, available in multiple languages. Imi specialises in emotional intensity, high sensitivity, giftedness, complex trauma (CPTSD), and personality disorders.

Imi is qualified as a Clinical Psychotherapist, Creative Arts Therapist, Schema Therapist, Philosophical Counsellor, Mentalisation-based Treatment Practitioner, Clinical Supervisor and Mindfulness Teacher. With more than a decade of experience, she has worked in the NHS, charities and other mental health settings. Now, as an independent consultant, she works holistically, combining East and Western philosophies with psychological and spiritual healing modalities.

Imi is the recipient of multiple scholarships and awards including the Endeavour Award by the Australian Government. She has been featured as a pioneer in the field in publications such as the Psychologies magazine, The Telegraph, Marie Claire, and The Daily Mail. Her work appears on Psychology Today, Psych Central and other online platforms. 

Edition details

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1473656036
• ISBN 13: 9781473656031
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256