This elegantly designed workbook by psychotherapist April Snow, LMFT, offers you a series of exercises that will help you heal emotional trauma and harness the benefits of your empathetic talents. If you often feel overwhelmed, burned out, and overstimulated, you're not alone. Some people are born highly sensitive to the emotions of others and to their surroundings, often to the point of distress. Being a highly sensitive person can be a source of great strength, however, if you learn simple methods to care for yourself and to enable yourself to thrive. With this workbook, you can find strength and healing as you:
- Explore and honor your emotional sensitivity - Create a lifestyle that supports your needs - Learn how to navigate relationships and create healthy boundaries - Discover methods to help you thrive at work - Turn your sensitive nature into a force for good in your life and in the world
With beautiful, inspiring illustrations and simple exercises, this accessible, engaging workbook will guide you through the process of turning your greatest vulnerabilities into your greatest strengths. The Wellness Workbooks series from Wellfleet Press offers guidance on a wide range of self-help and mental health topics. Each book presents a thoughtful, evidence-based collection of straightforward exercises in an accessible, enjoyable format that will keep you engaged and inspired. With a distinctive design and full-color illustrations throughout, these workbooks deliver a practical path to personal growth in a beautiful package.
By:
April Snow LMFT
Imprint: Wellfleet Press,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 230mm,
Width: 171mm,
Weight: 431g
ISBN: 9781577153009
ISBN 10: 1577153006
Series: Wellness Workbooks
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 29 March 2022
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
CONTENTS Introduction NURTURE YOUR SENSITIVITY Honor Your Sensitive Needs Recharge with Daily Downtime Journaling Reflections Stress-Relief Toolbox Feeling Misunderstood Embrace Your Big Feelings Self-Compassion Practice Quiet the Inner Critic Soothe Anxiety + Depression Follow Your Own Timeline Make Decisions with Ease Calm an Overthinking Mind Chapter Summary CREATE A SUPPORTIVE LIFESTYLE Life on Your Own Terms Find a Consistent Routine Identify Recurring Stress Take Time Off Design a Soothing Home Create a Cozy Sleep Space Soothe Your Sensitive Nervous System Soften Morning Dread Sugar, Caffeine, and Alcohol Meaningful Self-Care Joy of Doing Less Mindful Media Consumption Chapter Summary NAVIGATE RELATION SHIPS Less Small Talk, More Connection Manage Empathy Share Your Sensitivity Connect with an HSP Express Needs Directly Romantic Partnerships Building Boundaries Cancel Plans with Grace Understand Social Overwhelm Social Survival Strategy Recharge after Socializing Work with Criticism Chapter Summary FIND BALANCE AT WORK Calm in the Chaos Choose a Career Reduce Overstimulation Being Observed The Extrovert Ideal Set Boundaries at Work Learn to Self-Soothe Seek Work-Life Balance Minimize Performance Pressure Advocate for Your Needs Start and End with Self-Care Sunday Blues Chapter Summary EXPLORE YOUR INNER WORLD Out of the Darkness Moment of Discovery Intersection of Sensitivity Reframe Narratives Overcome Self-Doubt Healing Grief and Shame Mindfulness Practice Through an HSP Lens Trust Your Intuition Explore Dreams Sources of Inspiration Sensitive Strengths Chapter Summary Conclusion Resources References Acknowledgments About the Author
April Snow, LMFT, is a licensed psychotherapist based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. April works to help sensitive introverts, perfectionists, and creative entrepreneurs embrace their strengths and create a life on their own terms. She is the author of Mindfulness Workbook for Stress Relief and has been a featured expert on numerous media outlets to discuss highly sensitive persons, introversion, and related issues such as anxiety, self-esteem, and work-life balance.
