Rebuilding trust after an abusive relationship can be an uphill battle, with many survivors finding it difficult to enter or sustain new partnerships. A new study sheds light on how lingering sensitivity... Read more »
In my mental vault for thorny memories, there is a section reserved for insensitive people. One memory involves a colleague from a previous job whom we will call Brenda. During a staff... Read more »
Autism justice sensitivity refers to a heightened sense of fairness, equity, and inclusion, coupled with a strong need to address and correct injustices. In essence, it means being extremely attuned to when... Read more »
Last week, someone I’ve been working with for over a year – let’s call her “Liz” – entered the therapy room looking absolutely defeated. Before I could ask a single question, Liz... Read more »
Many autistic adults experience heightened emotional sensitivity, feeling emotions intensely and reacting strongly to events. This can involve deep empathy and attunement to others’ feelings, alongside challenges with emotional regulation. While often... Read more »
Sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) is a personality trait characterized by an increased sensitivity to subtle stimuli and deeper cognitive processing. This often leads to overstimulation and emotional reactivity, particularly in individuals considered... Read more »
Clayton McClure, J. H., Riggs, K. J., Dewhurst, S. A., & Anderson, R. J. (2024). Differentiating anticipated and anticipatory emotions and their sensitivity to depressive symptoms. Emotion, 24(7), 1642–1651. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0001371 Key Takeaways... Read more »