The New York HSP Group
A discussion, support and social group for the highly sensitive person living in New York
2008.07.28  2008.08.12
Some useful links to HSP related web sites and other HSP discussion groups.

Dr. Elaine Aron's web site. Dr. Aron wrote the book "The Highly Sensitive Person, and is considered the leading expert on High Sensitivity.

Ted Zeff's web site. Ted Zeff is author of "The Highly Sensitive Person's Survival Guide," and "The Highly Sensitive Person's Companion."

Thomas Eldridge's web site. Thomas Eldridge is an HSP, and a counselor, coach, mentor and guide for HSPs. His web site contains lots of helpful information and resources for HSPs. His "HSP resource directory" is extensive.

Jacquelyn Strickland's web site. Jacquelyn Strickland is an HSP, as well as a counselor, coach and the organizer of the annual HSP Gatherings. Her practice is based in Ft. Collins, CO.

Sensitive Living is a site for HSPs. It is a place to learn about the highly sensitive personality type and to meet other highly sensitive people.

The HSP Notes blog. A blog entirely dedicated to HSP topics. Not always very active, but much useful info in the archives.

Cliff Harwin's web site. Cliff Harwin is an HSP and author who lives in northern New Jersey. He also hosts an HSP group called "The Highly Sensitive Person Friendship Circle."
Other ways to connect with HSPs: More discussion groups, HSP Gatherings, etc.

The focus of our particular site is on HSPs living in New York, and naturally you're encouraged to join our "home" discussion group. Just click on the purple button at upper left to join! However, there are many other discussion groups out there in cyberspace. Some are very large and cater to the entire world, while others focus in on a specific interest, like "HS Children" or "HSP artists." The following are some of the more significant groups currently active:

HSPbook Discussion group on Yahoo. This is the oldest (active since 1999) as well as one of the largest HSP-only discussion groups in cyberspace, with over 1500 members and lively discussion on many different topics related to the HSP experience. Yahoo ID required.

HSPwork Discussion group on Yahoo. A "specialty" HSP discussion group specifically dedicated to the exploration of Highly Sensitive People and work, originally started to discuss Barrie Jaeger's book "Making Work Work for the Highly Sensitive Person." Yahoo ID required.

HSChild Discussion group on Yahoo. Another "specialty" HSP discussion group, this one focused on Highly Sensitive Children, and parenting highly sensitive children. Very active group with 500+ members. Yahoo ID required.

There are also HSP Groups on the Facebook social networking site. A social network may not seem like the sort of place you'd find HSPs, but there are some fairly sizeable HSP communities this giant web sites. Does require you to be a Facebook member:

Highly Sensitive Souls on Facebook (about 700 members)
HSP - Highly Sensitive Person (about 350 members)

About the HSP Gatherings:

Jacquelyn Strickland's HSP Gathering page. News and schedules of the periodic "HSP Gatherings" around the US and overseas. If you'd like to really experience other HSPs as a "full immersion experience," consider attending an HSP Gatherings. These events typically last 3-5 days and include workshops, study groups, social activities and fellowship.

Other options to make "HSP Connections:"

Highly Sensitive Person Friendship Circle. An HSP group organized and hosted by HSP author Cliff Harwin. The group is based in northern New Jersey, but also has active members from New York and the New England states. The group sometimes connects via teleconferences, and sometimes gets together for face-to-face meetings, often in conjunction with an event or other activity.