Resources:  Highly Sensitive Person (H.S.P.) and Highly Sensitive Child (H.S.C.)

Founding Mother:  Elaine Aron did the original research to coin the term Highly Sensitive Person and to establish high sensitivity as a positive and accurate name for a trait that runs across various species and previously was labeled less accurately and more negatively.  Her website, hsperson.com  and writings are a wealth of excellent information.  She also produces a free quarterly e-newsletter called ComfortZone.

Here's a 3 minute video clip of Elaine talking about HSP's: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04gnoReKgD4

Connecting With Other HSP's

Magazine for HSP's: New - Tribe - a magazine and e-zine for HSP's, plus an on-line forum to help build our "tribe".  One of the Tribe's goals is to showcase our creativity so contributions and comments are welcome.  Go look: tribe.paramimedia.com

Discussion group for HSP's (on-line): A free, independently-run email discussion list for HSPs can be found at Yahoo groups. The purpose of the email list is to explore who we are as HSPs and to support each other. To subscribe, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/hspbook/

Group Gatherings for HSP's:  Jacquelyn Strickland organizes group gatherings for HSP's from all over the country.  She also has done some great work with identifying HSP subcultures.  The next gatherings are  April 8-12, 2010 in Black Mountain, North Carolina, June 11-15, 2010 in Gabriola Island, British Columbia and Sept 2-6, 2010 in Petaluma, California.

Network of HSP Professionals:  Sensitiveprofessionals.com/ is a website linking together various professionals who are highly sensitive.  The website also has a directory for finding professional help from an fellow HSP.

Worldwide Network of HSP's:  New - A Worldwide Network of HSP's is forming, this website will link us all together by helping you contact HSP's in your area in order to meet individually or to form a support group.  Another feature you can choose to participate in is for traveling.  When traveling you can chose from a list of homes of HSP's who would be happy to have other HSP's stay with them for a low fee, or for you to offer the same to other HSP's.  HSPWorldNetwork.com

Information About H.S.P.'s

On the web:

Peter Messerschmidt writes well about being a highly sensitive person.  In the left hand column of his website, click on the article that interests you, www.innerreflections.homestead.com.

Dr Ted Zeff interviewed about highly sensitive people by Douglas Eby on Inner Talent Interviews. The show is aimed at artists and psychologists to discuss the emotional and psychological aspects of personal growth and creativity.  (an audio interview) http://innertalentinterviews.com/54/

Dr Ted Zeff also offers a free monthly e-newsletter

Books

The Highly Sensitive Person, by Elaine Aron

The Highly Sensitive Person's Workbook, by Elaine Aron

The Highly Sensitive Person in Love, by Elaine Aron

Making Work Work for the Highly Sensitive Person, by Barrie Jaeger

The Highly Sensitive Person's Survival Guide, by Ted Zeff

Highly Sensitive Person's Companion: Daily Exercises for Calming Your Senses in an Overstimulating World, by Ted Zeff

Discussion Group (on-line): A free, independently-run email discussion group for parents of Highly Sensitive Children (HSC) can be found at Yahoo groups. The purpose of this group is to explore what it is to be a sensitive parent of an HSC and to support one another as parents. To subscribe, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hscbook/

 Washington DC Area Professionals who work well with HSP's

Acupuncture
Beth Burkhardt (301) 369-1526

BioSET System
Do doctors tend to tell you that everything is fine?  You are more aware of subtle sensations and need someone who can measure and locate the origins of your issues and give you holistic treatments (non invasive and effective) to help bring your system back into health and balance.
Sharon Fan (301) 564-0777, centerfornaturalcures.com


Chiropractic
Uses non-direct force technique, a very sensitive and effective form of chiropractic for HSP's
Zahra Yousefi (202) 452-1888, nonforce.com/referrals/northeast.html

Essential Oils
Young Living essential oils is my top pick for therapeutic grade essential oils and high quality health products that incorporate essential oils.  My member number is 173551.
www.youngliving.us

Massage
Rob Sherrod (301) 613-4420, robsherrodmt.com

Osteopathy
Harold Goodman (301) 565-2494

Physical Therapy
Amazing subtle and effective techniques. 
Julie Reybold (301) 497-6158