Lesson 1

Introduction

•  Introduction
• Syllabus for The World of HSPs - Highly Sensitive Persons
  
• Terms
  
• Resources Used in the Course
  

Lesson 2

The Nature of the Highly Sensitive People

•  D.O.E.S. – 4 Ways HSP Traits are Expressed
• 3 Types of Sensitivity
• Self Identifiers
• People who are Highly Sensitive Persons are…
• Types of Work HSPs are Good at

Lesson 3

Test for HSPs

• Questionnaire for Behaviors Associated with HSP
  
  

Lesson 4

Scientific Research of HSPs

• The “Discovery” of HSP
• Other species with HSP
• How HSP Traits have Been Described in Other Studies
  

Lesson 5

Biology

• HSP Brain Differences Compared to Non-HSPs
• Differences of the Nervous System
• Differences In Body Chemistry
• HSP Genetic Differences
  

Lesson 6

Correcting False Ideas of HSP

• HSP is not Autism
• HSP is not a disorder
• HSP is not the same as being an introvert HSP is not a Choice of Acting “Overly Sensitive”

Lesson 7

Benefits from Higher Sensitivity

• Societal Benefits of HSPs
• Common Qualities of HSPs
• Lifestyle Traits of HSPs
• Some Positively Seen HSP Qualities
  
  

Lesson 8

Challenges HSPs Face

• Challenges to High Sensitivity
• Being Easily Over-aroused
• Having Stronger Emotional Reactions 
• Having Low Self Esteem
• Living Wrong Lifestyles
• Overreacting to Criticism

Lesson 9

HSPs and DSM Disorders

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – ADHD
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder – GAD
• Somatoform Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• Avoidant Personality Disorder – APD
• Borderline Personality Disorder – BPD
• Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder - OCPD

Lesson 10

Helpful Therapies for HSPs

• Therapies and Concepts Helpful for HSPs
• Natural Inner Voices / Subpersonalitie
  

Lesson 11

Coping Strategies

• 30 Coping Skills 
• More Coping Strategies
• Plant Based Teas, Supplements and Oils for Stress Relief
• Emotional regulation practices

PDF – Anxiety coping skills
PDF - Alphabet of coping skills
PDF - Alphabet of Mindfulness