Founder: Dr. Jadzia Jagiellowicz, PhD
Audience: All HSPs & Practitioners
Main Topic: Evidence-based consulting, education, self-awareness, and practical support for Highly Sensitive People, grounded in psychological research
Price: Varies by service; free SPS self-assessment available
Website: Highly Sensitive Society
What if you could understand your sensitivity through the lens of scientific research, while also getting practical help with the challenges that come with being highly sensitive?
That is the focus of Highly Sensitive Society, founded by Dr. Jadzia Jagiellowicz, a psychologist and researcher whose academic work has focused on Sensory Processing Sensitivity and the highly sensitive brain. The site brings together research-informed education, individual consulting, self-assessment, and practical programs designed specifically around the experiences of HSPs.
For HSPs who want more than general information about sensitivity, the site provides an opportunity to explore the trait in greater depth and connect scientific understanding with everyday challenges involving emotions, relationships, work, stress, and boundaries.
What is Highly Sensitive Society?
Highly Sensitive Society is the website and consulting practice of Dr. Jadzia Jagiellowicz, PhD. Dr. Jagiellowicz describes her approach as evidence-based, using findings from peer-reviewed scientific research, including her own research, to help highly sensitive people understand how sensitivity can affect different areas of life.
Dr. Jagiellowicz has conducted research on high sensitivity for more than 20 years and has contributed to research examining sensory processing sensitivity, emotional reactivity, brain responses, and individual differences in sensitivity. Her published work includes research conducted with Elaine and Arthur Aron and other researchers in the field.
The site is therefore particularly relevant to people who want to explore high sensitivity from a psychological and scientific perspective rather than relying solely on popular descriptions of the HSP trait.
What You’ll Learn or Gain
The specific benefits depend on which part of the site you use.
Through individual consulting, clients can establish measurable goals, monitor progress, and develop a better understanding of how high sensitivity may affect their lives. The site specifically discusses concerns such as workplace stress, anxiety, boundaries, emotional reactions, relationships, and burnout.
The site also offers an Individual HSP Profile, which links visitors to the SPS-Q Monitor, a self-assessment application based on the Sensory Processing Sensitivity Questionnaire. The assessment is designed to explore different aspects of sensory sensitivity and is available as a free profile.
Another option is TRIE, Technique to Reduce Intense Emotions, a program developed by Dr. Jagiellowicz based on cognitive-behavioural principles. It incorporates techniques called Talk-Backs, which are intended to help users work with intense emotions such as fear and anger.
Who Is It For?
Highly Sensitive Society may be particularly relevant for:
- HSPs who want to understand high sensitivity through scientific research
- People looking for individualized support around challenges associated with sensitivity
- HSPs struggling with emotional intensity, anxiety, stress, boundaries, or burnout
- People who want to explore their own sensitivity through a structured self-assessment
- HSPs interested in learning practical strategies for managing difficult emotional reactions
- Practitioners, educators, and researchers interested in the scientific study of Sensory Processing Sensitivity
- Readers who want to learn from someone whose work combines academic research with direct experience supporting HSPs
Key Benefits
- Research-informed approach: Dr. Jagiellowicz has an academic research background in psychology and has published research on Sensory Processing Sensitivity and related topics.
- Individualized support: Consulting sessions allow clients to establish their own goals and work toward measurable objectives rather than following a fixed program.
- Free sensitivity assessment: The website provides access to the SPS-Q Monitor, allowing visitors to explore different aspects of their sensory processing sensitivity without paying for an assessment.
- Practical emotional tools: The TRIE program focuses specifically on working with intense emotional responses and includes techniques for addressing fear and anger.
- Strong research background: Dr. Jagiellowicz's research history includes studies examining sensory processing sensitivity and brain responses, emotional reactivity, and individual differences in sensitivity.
- Broader educational content: The website also contains articles addressing subjects such as stress, anxiety, relationships, authenticity, health, and the distinction between high sensitivity and other forms of sensory difficulty.
Any Limitations?
The biggest consideration is that this is not simply a free information website. Much of the practical support is provided through paid consulting and programs, so readers looking only for free HSP resources may find that the site's most individualized offerings require an investment.
It is also important to understand the distinction between consulting and mental health treatment. Dr. Jagiellowicz explicitly states that, although she has a PhD in Psychology and provides information and education based on research, she is not a medical doctor or a psychotherapist licensed to diagnose psychological illnesses or provide mental health counselling.
The SPS-Q Monitor can be useful for self-exploration, but a self-assessment should not be treated as a medical or psychiatric diagnosis.
Where to Access It
You can explore the free resources, research information, articles, self-assessment, and available consulting services through the Highly Sensitive Society website.
Individual consulting is offered on a session-by-session basis, with an option to prepay for five months at a stated 10% saving. The site also provides information about session policies and payment arrangements.
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Personal Take
Highly Sensitive Society stands out because it sits at an interesting intersection between HSP research and practical support. Dr. Jagiellowicz isn't simply writing about high sensitivity from a popular self-help perspective; her background includes scientific research into Sensory Processing Sensitivity, including research examining how sensitivity relates to brain responses and emotional reactivity.
That makes the site particularly interesting for HSPs who sometimes feel overwhelmed by conflicting information online and want to understand the trait from a more research-oriented perspective.
The free SPS self-assessment also gives visitors an easy starting point before considering any paid service. For someone who wants to go further, the individual consulting and TRIE program provide more structured ways to work with specific challenges.
One thing I particularly appreciate for a resource directory is the transparency around professional boundaries. Dr. Jagiellowicz clearly explains what her psychology background does and does not qualify her to provide, which helps visitors understand the nature of the support being offered.
Related Resources
Sensitivity Research — A research-focused website providing information, measures, and research resources relating to environmental sensitivity.
The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron — A foundational book introducing the HSP trait and the work of one of the early researchers in the field.
The Highly Sensitive Brain — A research-oriented reference covering the science, assessment, and treatment of Sensory Processing Sensitivity.
Are You Highly Sensitive with Alane Freund — Another HSP resource with an emphasis on understanding sensitivity and applying that knowledge in everyday life.
HSP Tools Category: Blogs & Websites → Research & Evidence-Based Resources
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