This is a book about being successful, fulfilled and happy in a world in which you don't always feel you fit in. Many people are emotionally sensitive and intense and while these characteristics need not limit us, they often hold us back from expressing ourselves, being heard and taking charge of our life, love and work. This book is a complete guide which shows sensitive and intense people how to navigate, successfully and predictably, the fundamental relationships that make up their lives - demonstrating along the way that intense feelings are a gift not a curse.
Grounded in the author's extensive clinical and personal experience, the book advises readers on challenges such as low self-esteem, family conflicts, loneliness, complex work challenges and times of emotional crisis. Readers are given actionable steps to change their lives.
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1 Are you intense and sensitive? |
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2 Being intense is a brain difference |
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3 Being out-of-sync with the world |
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Part 2 From hiding to thriving |
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4 The relationship with yourself |
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Should you control your emotions? |
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5 Your relationship with your family |
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Seeing toxic family dynamics |
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6 Romantic and intimate relationships |
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Finding love while being you |
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7 Work relationships and friendships |
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Understanding workplace challenges |
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| References |
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| Index |
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Imi Lo is a consultant, psychotherapist, and published author with extensive and international experience in psychotherapy and mental health. Her books Emotional Sensitivity and Intensity and The Gift of Intensity are available worldwide and in multiple languages.
Imi Lo has held roles as mental health supervisor, suicide crisis counselor, psychotherapist, and trainer to therapists and coaches. While living in various countries, she worked for National Health Service (UK), Médecins Sans Frontičres/ Doctors Without Borders, Samaritan Befrienders, and Mind. Imi has two Master's degrees, one in Mental Health and one in Buddhist Studies.
She is trained in Jungian theories, philosophical counseling, mentalization-based treatment, solution-focused coaching, trauma-informed practices, and mindfulness-based modalities. She has appeared in major publications such as The Psychologies Magazine, Marie Claire, The Daily Mail, and The Telegraph.
She runs Eggshell Therapy and Coaching and see clients internationally.
You can contact Imi on: imiloimilo.com, or eggshelltherapy.com
