Our Top Recommendations
At HSP Tools, we strive to help Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) discover the best resources for their HSP journey. We scour the internet to find available HSP resources and then add them to our directory for sensitive people to discover.
These resources include books, blogs, courses, communities, people, podcasts and more. On this page, find our top picks under these categories. The entries are listed based on the topic the resource focuses on.
HSP Blogs & Websites
HSP Websites
- HSPerson.Com
- SensitivityResearch.Com
- JulieBjelland.Com
HSP Books
About the HSP Trait
- The Highly Sensitive Person by Dr. Elaine N. Aron
- Sensitive by Jenn Granneman & Andre Solo
- The Brain of the Highly Sensitive Person by Esther Bergsma
- The Orchid and the Dandelion by W. Thomas Boyce, MD
- The Power of Sensitivity by Ted Zeff, PhD
For HSP Men
- The Highly Sensitive Man by Tom Falkenstein
- The Strong Sensitive Boy by Ted Zeff, Ph.D.
- Empowering the Sensitive Male Soul by Tracy Cooper, Ph.D.
- Confessions of a Sensitive Man by William B. Allen
For HSPs at Work
- Making Work Work for the Highly Sensitive Person by Barrie Jaeger, PhD.
- Thrive: The Highly Sensitive Person and Career by Tracy Cooper, Ph.D
- Different: The Highly Sensitive Leadership Revolution by Heather Dominick
For HSP Therapists
- Psychotherapy and the Highly Sensitive Person by Dr. Elaine N. Aron
For the Highly Sensitive Child
- The Highly Sensitive Child by Dr. Elaine N. Aron
- The Strong Sensitive Boy by Ted Zeff, Ph.D.
- Understanding the Highly Sensitive Child by James Williams
For Sensitive Empaths
- The Empath’s Survival Guide by Judith Orloff, M.D
For HSPs in Love
- The Highly Sensitive Person in Love by Dr. Elaine N. Aron
HSP Communities
Membership-Based
- The Sensitive Empowerment Community by Julie Bjelland
- Are You Highly Sensitive (AYHS) Community by Alane Freund
- The Haven Community by Andy Mort
- The Sensitive & Strong Community Cafe
Meetup- Based
- HSP Men’s Group – Hosted by William B. Allen, meets twice a month on Zoom.
On Facebook
- Highly Sensitive People
- Highly Sensitive People Support Group
- Highly Sensitive Refuge
- Elaine Aron and High Sensitivity
- My Highly Sensitive Child Community
HSP Courses
Business Courses
- How to Grow a Heart-Centered Online Business by Julie Bjelland
- The Highly Sensitive Leadership Training Program by Heather Dominick
- The HSP Business School by Rose Cox
Coaching Courses
- Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) Certification Training Course by Nickerson Institute
- HSP Coaching Program by Highly Sensitive Humans Academy
- The High Sensory Coaching Program by Inluminance
Courses For Anxiety
- Brain Training for the Highly Sensitive Person by Julie Bjelland
- Frozen to Fearless Membership Program by Dr. Michaela Dunbar
- The Nervous System Solution by Dr. Linnea Passaler.
Boundary Setting Courses
- Blooming Brilliantly with Julie Bjelland
- Boundaries for Burnout Prevention with Amy Pinnell
- Sensitive Self-Care Course by April Snow, LMFT
For Your Nervous System
- The Nervous System Solution by Dr. Linnea Passaler
- The HSP Toolbox: Tools to Help Calm a Sensitive Nervous System by Julie Bjelland.
Free HSP Masterclasses
About the HSP Trait
- Understanding the Highly Sensitive Person – 45-minute talk by Alane Freund
For Sensitive Empaths
- Being an Empath Today – Surviving and thriving with the gifts of Sensitivity. Taught by Judith Orloff, MD
About Business
- How to Grow a Heart-Centered Online Business You Love – by Julie Bjelland
On Setting Boundaries
About Anxiety
- Are You Truly Anxious or a Highly Sensitive Person – with Alane Freund
- How to Manage High-Functioning Anxiety and Become a Powerful Presence in Your Workplace with Dr. Michaela
- High Sensitivity and Anxiety – free HSP masterclass with Julie Bjelland
On HSP Coaching
- How to Reveal Your Unique Methodology as an HSP and Become an In-demand Coach – with Willow McIntosh
To Manage Sensory Overload
HSP Practitioners
HSP Researchers
- Elaine N. Aron, PhD – HSP Researcher and Psychologist.
- Michael Pluess, PhD – Sensitivity Researcher
- Bianca P. Acevedo
International Consultants on High Sensitivity (ICHS)
- Alane Freund, LMFT
- Tracy Cooper, PhD
HSP Therapists
- Julie Bjelland, LMFT
- April Snow, LMFT
- Tom Falkenstein
HSP Coaches
- Dr. Michaela Dunbar
- Andy Mort
- Jules De Vitto
- Heather Dominick
- Cheri Gregory
HSP Podcasts
All Topics
- Unapologetically Sensitive with Patricia Young
- The HSP Podcast with Julie Bjelland
- The High Sensory People Podcast with Jane and Elisha
- The On-Call Empath with Raj Montage
- The Gentle Rebel Podcast with Andy Mort
- HSP Connection Podcast with Philippa and Robbie
Business Podcasts
- The Highly Sensitive Leader Podcast with Muriel Kosovsky
- Sensitive Success Podcast with Frida Kabo
On Parenting
- Parent Your Highly Sensitive Child Like a Ninja with Megghan Thompson
- Parenting Your Sensitive Child with Julia McGarey
Relationship Podcasts
- Highly Sensitive, Happily Married Podcast with Hannah Brooks
HSP Quizzes
To Know if You’re an HSP
- Are You a Highly Sensitive Person? HSP test by Elaine N. Aron, PhD
- Do You Have the Trait of High Sensitivity? Sensitivity Quiz by Julie Bjelland
- Sensitivity Test for Adults – by SensitivityResearch.Com for anyone above 18 years old
For Sensation Seeking HSPs
- Are you a Sensation Seeker? The High Sensation Seeking Test by Dr. Elaine N. Aron
For Sensitive Children
- Is Your Child Highly Sensitive? Sensitivity Quiz for the Highly Sensitive Child (HSC) by Dr. Elaine N. Aron.
- Child Sensitivity Test by SensitivityResearch.Com. To be taken by children between 8 and 18 years of age.
- Test Your Child Sensitivity Test by SensitivityResearch.Com.
Find More HSP Resources in Our Directories
Can’t find the resource or practitioner you seek in our top recommendations for HSP resources? Search our directories to discover more people and tools for your HSP journey.
