The Highly Sensitive Teen - (Instant Help Solutions) by Lea Noring (Paperback)

About the Book

Highly sensitive people (HSP) in their teens struggle mightily with their own amplified feelings, as well as being perceived as "different" from their peers. In The Highly Sensitive Teen, an expert with more than thirty years' experience working with adolescents teaches teens essential skills to cope with high sensitivity, interact well with others, set healthy boundaries, and embrace their hidden powers so they can achieve their goals and thrive.

Book Synopsis

A teen's guide to surviving--and thriving--with high sensitivity in an insensitive world.

Does it ever feel like your emotions are more intense than others? Are you bothered by loud noises, bright lights, or strong smells, or feel overwhelmed by crowds or the prospect of interacting with strangers? Do you sometimes feel paralyzed by your fear of judgment, rejection, or criticism? Can you intuitively read how other people are feeling?

As a highly sensitive (HSP) person in your teens, you are inherently wired to be extremely aware of your environment--both mentally and physically. This can be a precious gift--but it's also easy to feel overwhelmed when stimulation is coming from every direction. So, how can you quiet the noise, understand your unique brain, and use your gifts to enhance your life and reach your goals?

The Highly Sensitive Teen is a fun and engaging guide to staying grounded when life gets too loud. You'll learn to better understand and cope with overstimulation and emotional overwhelm. You'll find tons of tips for improving your self-esteem and strengthening self-compassion. And finally, you'll discover effective communication strategies you can use to explain to others how you are different--and why it's perfectly okay to be different!

When you're caught in a storm of stimuli, it's easy to become socially anxious and introverted. This book will give you just the boost you need to stand up for yourself and make your voice heard--especially at school, or any situation where you face a daily gauntlet of unavoidable challenges. Being highly sensitive in an increasingly insensitive world can feel like a losing battle. You need every tool at your disposal to successfully negotiate and navigate the endless array of sights, sounds, smells, and emotions that most people take in stride.

Let this book be your guide as you learn the skills and gather the tools you'll need on your journey to self-discovery, self-advocacy, and a quieter, more fulfilling life.

Review Quotes

"I highly endorse The Highly Sensitive Teen as a valuable resource for teens and their families. It offers insightful facts, self-assessments, and practical tools to help teens manage emotional intensity and overstimulation--fostering resilience and growth. This book also encourages healthy relationships and personal development, making it a must-read for understanding and supporting highly sensitive teens. I look forward to introducing it to our students, offering positive solutions for neurodiverse children."
--Lisa Mitchell, CEO of Everything Under The Rainbow; and substance use disorder specialist focusing on neurodiverse children, autism, dyslexia, and emotional resilience--Lisa Mitchell

"Just as Lea's mother handed her a book on highly sensitive people (HSPs), Lea has handed teens a book uniquely their own. Lea's compassionate voice encourages the teen, provides understanding and practical tips, but above all, lets them know they are not alone."
--Susie Click, LPC, private practice therapist--Susie Click, LPC

"This is the book we've been waiting for! Cover to cover, Lea Noring gifts us with her warmth and wisdom. Brimming with stories, resources, and tips for everyday living, The Highly Sensitive Teen transcends how to survive and prepares readers to thrive."
--Lisa Hedden, PhD, LPC, counselor educator, and owner of Footpath Partners counseling practice in Atlanta, GA--Lisa Hedden, PhD, LPC

"With The Highly Sensitive Teen, Lea Noring balances big-picture, accessible explanations that help teens understand their sensitive reactions to the world around them with specific strategies for managing the challenges that come with that sensitivity. This will be a go-to therapist recommendation for adolescent clients as well as their parents."
--Taylor Trussell, licensed professional counselor--Taylor Trussell

About the Author

Lea Noring, PhD, is an Atlanta, GA-based licensed marriage and family therapist, and holds a PhD in marriage and family therapy from Northcentral University. She provides psychotherapy for families, adolescents, and adults--specializing in neurodivergence, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), issues related to highly sensitive people (HSPs), and relationship issues. She has also worked as a teacher, school administrator, ADHD coach, and special education advocate.