Emotional Sensitivity and Intensity: How to manage intense emotions as a highly sensitive person - learn more about yourself with this life-changing self help book
About this ebook
Do people sometimes describe you as emotionally intense or oversensitive? Do you often feel overwhelmed or anxious in the fact of a world which is loud, fast-moving and sometimes uncaring?
Understand Emotional Sensitivity will give you in-depth information about emotional intensity and its overlapping traits, as well as practical advice to help with daily struggles. Written in a friendly and compassionate tone, it has much to reveal about who you are, why you feel the way you do, and how you can be more resilient and reach your full potential. Easy to read, accessible and jargon-free, it 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?
Where can I find others like me?
You will:
- Understand what it means to live with emotional intensity
- Debunk the myths and stereotypes about this trait
- Reframe the way you see yourself and to let go of self- limiting beliefs
- Identify and liberate your unique potential
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About the author
Imi Lo is a consultant, psychotherapist, and published author with extensive and international experience in psychotherapy and mental health. Her books Emotional Sensitivity and Intensity and The Gift of Intensity are available worldwide and in multiple languages. Imi Lo has held roles as mental health supervisor, suicide crisis counselor, psychotherapist, and trainer to therapists and coaches. While living in various countries, she worked for National Health Service (UK), Médecins Sans Frontières/ Doctors Without Borders, Samaritan Befrienders, and Mind. Imi has two Master's degrees, one in Mental Health and one in Buddhist Studies. She is trained in Jungian theories, philosophical counseling, mentalization-based treatment, solution-focused coaching, trauma-informed practices, and mindfulness-based modalities. She has appeared in major publications such as The Psychologies Magazine, Marie Claire, The Daily Mail, and The Telegraph. She runs Eggshell Therapy and Coaching and see clients internationally. You can contact Imi on: imiloimilo.com, or eggshelltherapy.com
