by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jun 23, 2024 | Personal Growth
Book smarts and IQ have their place in aptitude and success. But emotional intelligence and emotional maturity have more influence in determining success and happiness in life. And yet, even these two pillars of personal growth have distinctions. Subtle, but still...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jun 15, 2024 | Body Image Issues
Naked. Raw. Alone. Unencumbered, unpretentious, unadorned. Stand this way in front of a full-length mirror, take and release a deep breath, and observe. Observe your thoughts as you observe your body. This is, after all, an exercise in body-acceptance and embracing...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | May 9, 2024 | Highly Sensitive Person
I’ve been a therapist my entire career. And I’ve been a Highly Sensitive Person my whole life. Like so many of the patients I treat, there are things I wish I had known growing up as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Things that didn’t have recognition, let alone a...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Apr 29, 2024 | Highly Sensitive Person
When it comes to real estate, it’s all about location. And when it comes to relationships, it’s all about communication. If you’re in a relationship with a Highly Sensitive Person, you probably know the importance of communication. But you may not realize that there...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Apr 19, 2024 | Highly Sensitive Person
If self-preservation is our most basic instinct, then suicide is, at least conceptually, a grave concern. Suicide prevention requires recognizing risk factors and the people who are most vulnerable to them. This got me thinking, do Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) have...
