The Science and Art of Sensory Processing Sensitivity

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Dr. Bianca Acevedo is a research scientist at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), a Visiting Scholar at New York University, as well as a private consultant, author, and public speaker. She has done extensive research on the neural basis of romantic love, high sensitivity, and mind-body interventions. Dr. Acevedo was the recipient of the 2012 International Women in Science Award. Her work has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Health, and the Alzheimer s Association.

Klappentext

The Science and Art of Sensory Processing Sensitivity provides for readers a detailed description of Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS), a biological trait associated with an enhanced awareness of the environment and others, at the behavioral, affective, and at the neural level. Uniquely incorporating a scientific perspective on its relation to (and distinction from) seemingly related disorders and personality features, this volume discusses how varying combinations of SPS with specific personality traits give rise to different outcomes and optimal environments. A main contribution of this book is its extensive description of techniques, based in recent scientific advances, that improve the quality of life for individuals with SPS. As such, a variety of readers will benefit from its discussions regarding SPS in the workforce, education, and in personal relationships, as well as techniques that enhance well-being for those with SPS.

Inhalt

1. Introduction on Being Sensitive 2. High Sensitivity vs. Mood Disorders 3. SPS and Focus Issues 4. SPS and Autism 5. SPS and Sensory Disorders 6. SPS styles 7. Techniques for living well with SPS