Published research confirms what many of us suspected: up to 50% of highly sensitive people are also high sensation seekers!
Dr. Elaine Aron’s original HSP research identified both sensitivity and sensation seeking as potentially co-occurring but the majority of efforts since have focused on sensitivity alone. That gap left millions of people without adequate resources.
Current findings show HSS/HSPs face specific challenges:
• Higher rates of under stimulation despite needing recovery time
• More complex relationship patterns
• Increased difficulty with traditional stress management approaches
The Cooper HSS-HSP Conflict Matrix© emerged from ten+ years of data collection with this population. Participants report significant improvements in self-understanding after completing the assessment.
Traditional approaches recommend either stimulation reduction OR engagement increases. For HSS/HSPs, effective strategies require addressing both systems concurrently.
The ‘Thriving in the Chaos’ course applies these research findings to practical scenarios participants encounter weekly.
Early data shows promising outcomes for those who complete the full program versus those using generic HSP resources.
Join the first cohort of this new course focusing entirely on HSS/HSPs! Especially good for helping professionals but suitable for anyone interested in learning more about this dynamic population.
Course begins Sept. 1st!
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Dr. Tracy Cooper 