The Highly Sensitive Man, Tom Falkenstein
The Highly Sensitive Man, Tom Falkenstein
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The Highly Sensitive Man
Finding Strength in Sensitivity

Author: Tom Falkenstein

Narrator: Daniel Henning

Unabridged: 8 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 08/27/2019


Synopsis

Highly sensitive people think deeply, empathize instinctively, and behave in an ethical way that benefits everyone. Today, with the negative effects of "toxic masculinity" and aggressive behavior in evidence all around us, we need highly sensitive people-especially men-more than ever. Yet for men in particular, being highly sensitive brings distinct challenges, such as gender stereotypes that portray them as too emotional or not "manly" enough. Cognitive behavioral psychotherapist Tom Falkenstein offers the first psychological guide that specifically addresses highly sensitive men and those who care about them, and explores the unique advantages and obstacles they face. Drawing from his training with pioneer in the field Dr. Elaine Aron, and his own groundbreaking work, Falkenstein incorporates the most up-to-date research on high sensitivity-what it is and isn't-how it relates to male identity, and provides one-of-a-kind advice and practical tools, including: - Self-assessment tests to measure high sensitivity - Strategies to cope with overstimulation and intense emotions - Exercises that enhance relaxation, mindfulness, and acceptance - Advice on self-care and self-compassion - Techniques to deal with situations that highly sensitive people often find difficult - Interviews with men who have learned to live well with high sensitivity - Insights into the key role that highly sensitive men have to play in today's world Including an illuminating conversation with Dr. Aron, The Highly Sensitive Man is an invaluable book that will help redefine masculinity and reveal how high sensitivity can enrich men's lives, their communities, and the lives of those who love them.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Susan on June 13, 2019

This book has a ton of great information, but it's presented in very alarmist and extreme form. While I enjoyed reading the science, the suggestions for healing, and the patient studies highlighted in each chapter, this author is pretty militant in her guidelines-- and I get it-it's worked for her,......more

Goodreads review by Mark on July 01, 2021

This book is honestly a game changer for me as a highly sensitive man. It has really helped me to deeply understand myself and has enabled me to develop narratives and strategies to support myself in my day to day context. Tom Falkenstein has done an amazing job of bringing together a sequential tex......more

Goodreads review by Jonaz on November 30, 2018

A well-balanced mixture of what an HSP should know, and what to do with it. This is a must-read, men and women alike. In his book, Tom Falkenstein succeeds in blending theory essentials of the HSP concept that every single person who sees himself/herself as an HSP should be familiar with together wit......more

Goodreads review by Ell on February 26, 2019

Chances are you or someone you know suffers from chronic disease. This is an unfortunate reality of the 21st century. Beat Autoimmune is written in a conversational, easy to understand manner. It includes important discussions such as how the environment, microbiome, infections, food allergies, epig......more

Goodreads review by Jan on March 15, 2019

***** This book is not trying to sell you anything except itself and a better awareness of your own body and how you can help yourself to improved health. Many respected resources relate similar info to help avoid things like heart disease, but the info here hopes that you will adopt the foods imper......more