Join me for this enriching conversation with licensed psychotherapist, Brian Torres, on what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person and how embracing this part of your nature can help you create a more optimal lifestyle.
Some of the topics Brian and I discuss:
The core traits of highly sensitive people
What D.O.E.S. - Depth, Over-Arousal, Emotional Responsiveness, and Sensitivity to Subtleties – has to do with high sensitivity
Misconceptions that high sensitivity isn’t backed by science, is the same as introversion or is a mental health diagnosis
The parallels of living with high sensitivity and living as LGBTQ individuals
The “Five to Thrive” tenets of self-care for Highly Sensitive people
RESOURCES:
Learn more about Brian Torres and his work with HSPs at www.briantorrestherapy.com.
Read about HSPs in Dr. Elaine Aron’s book, The Highly Sensitive Person.
Check out Dr. Aron’s documentary, Sensitive: The Untold Story featuring HSP, Alanis Morissette
Learn more about me and how I help gay men like you live and love well by checking out the rest of my site and following me on Instagram and Facebook.
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Thanks! Buck
