Intro to HSP Group

Monday Evenings in February (3, 10, 17, & 24)

7:15-8:30pm at Dr. Laura's office group room

Registration Due Wed., January 22

Cost:  $220

Dr. Elaine Aron's groundbreaking research on HSPs (Highly Sensitive Persons) helps us understand why this 15-20% of the population may feel like they are fundamentally different from most people they know.

As with any personality trait, sensory-processing sensitivity involves both light and shadow.  HSPs often feel lonely and frustrated by having a keen level of awareness and empathy beyond what is culturally considered "normal."  It can be helpful, encouraging, even inspiring to connect with other people who share this kind of highly-attuned temperament.

Therapy groups can give us a chance to observe our interactions with and reactions to others, experiment with different ways of relating in the moment, and increase our freedom and authenticity -- all in a safe space for the kind of real-time honest, respectful communication that rarely occurs in everyday life.

In this four-week Intro to HSP Group, Dr. Laura will begin each session with a brief talk on an aspect of Highly Sensitive Personality, then the rest will be open for group discussion.  Bring your questions and curiosity, as well as any struggles you may be experiencing and would like to talk through in a supportive, confidential setting.

To be considered for the February Intro to HSP Group, please email Dr. Laura to let her know of your interest.  She'll set up a time for you to meet her in person and see the space, to ensure that the group is the right fit for everyone.  Participants may opt to do a one-time group or may choose to create a new, ongoing therapy group following the initial four sessions.