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The Highly Sensitive Person Inventory (HSPI-24)

This brief questionnaire is designed for individuals seeking to better understand their level of sensitivity and emotional/sensory responsiveness. It measures four key traits commonly associated with high sensitivity: Depth of Processing, Overstimulation, Emotional Reactivity, and Sensitivity to Subtleties.
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    INSTRUCTIONS

    Read each statement and rate how well they apply to you. 

    All responses are confidential.

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    Understanding High Levels of Overall Sensitivity

    Your total score is: {total}, which falls into the Higher Level of Overall Sensitivity range (80–120)

    Score Breakdown:

    24–59: Suggests comparatively lower overall sensitivity

    60–79: Suggests a moderate level of overall sensitivity

    80–120: Suggests a higher level of overall sensitivity


    Your Score Suggests:

    • You likely experience the world with heightened emotional, physical, or sensory awareness.

    • This might mean you are especially responsive to others’ feelings, sensitive to environmental stimuli (like light, noise, or textures), or easily impacted by stress, conflict, or overstimulation.

    • While your depth of processing and emotional insight can be a powerful strength, it may also lead to feeling drained, overwhelmed, or misunderstood—especially in settings that demand constant output or offer little downtime.

    • You might also notice a strong need for rest, reflection, or alone time in order to recharge and regulate your emotional state.

    How Therapy Can Help

    • A higher level of sensitivity is not something to “fix”—it’s an integral part of how you move through the world. Still, without the right tools or understanding, it can feel isolating or exhausting.

    • Therapy offers a space to explore your sensitivity with compassion.

    • A therapist can help you make sense of your experiences, develop coping strategies for overstimulation or emotional intensity, and build boundaries that protect your well-being.

    • A therapist can help you recognize the strengths of being highly sensitive—like creativity, intuition, and empathy—and learn how to use them in ways that feel empowering rather than overwhelming.

    You don’t need to change who you are—you just need support that honors how deeply you feel and process life.

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    Understanding Moderate Levels of Overall Sensitivity

    Your total score is: {total}, which falls into the Moderate Level of Overall Sensitivity range (60–79)

    Score Breakdown:

    24–59: Suggests comparatively lower overall sensitivity

    60–79: Suggests a moderate level of overall sensitivity

    80–120: Suggests a higher level of overall sensitivity


    Your Score Suggests:

    • You likely experience a balanced sensitivity to your environment and emotions—tuned in, but not always overwhelmed.

    • You may notice yourself feeling more affected than others by things like tone, tension, or sensory input, especially during stressful periods. However, in calmer settings, your sensitivity may feel manageable or even advantageous.

    • You might find that your reactions vary depending on context—sometimes needing space or downtime, while other times feeling energized by connection and stimulation.

    • This flexible sensitivity can help you adapt to different environments, but may still leave you feeling emotionally taxed if you don’t have time to recharge.



    How Therapy Can Help

    • Therapy can support you in learning when and how your sensitivity shows up most strongly—so you can respond instead of react.

    • A therapist can help you fine-tune boundaries, manage overwhelm, and navigate interpersonal dynamics without taking on too much emotional weight.

    • You can also explore how to protect your energy in high-stimulation environments while still showing up fully in relationships, work, and everyday life.

    • Therapy offers tools for self-awareness and emotional regulation, helping you strengthen resilience while staying connected to your depth and insight.
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    Understanding Comparatively Lower Levels of Overall Sensitivity

    Your total score is: {total}, which falls into the Comparatively Lower Sensitivity range (24–59)

    Score Breakdown:

    24–59: Suggests comparatively lower overall sensitivity

    60–79: Suggests a moderate level of overall sensitivity

    80–120: Suggests a higher level of overall sensitivity


    Your Score Suggests:

    • You may move through the world with a relatively steady sense of emotional and sensory regulation.

    • In most situations, you’re likely to feel grounded, resilient, and less affected by external stimuli or emotional shifts in your environment.

    • This doesn’t mean you lack empathy or depth—rather, your nervous system may be less reactive to subtle cues, which can help you stay calm under pressure or maintain boundaries in emotionally charged situations.

    • You may notice that while others seem easily overwhelmed, you're often able to “brush things off” or recover from stress more quickly.


    How Therapy Can Help

    • Even with lower sensitivity levels, life can still bring emotional challenges, stress, and relational strain.

    • Therapy can help you reflect on how you process emotion, respond to others, and navigate social or professional dynamics—especially if you sometimes feel out of sync with more sensitive people in your life.

    • A therapist can also help you explore areas where you may want to deepen emotional awareness, enhance communication skills, or expand your capacity for vulnerability and connection.

    • Therapy isn’t just for times of distress—it can support growth, insight, and more intentional relationships, no matter your baseline sensitivity.

     

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    Subscale Breakdown

    In addition to your Total Score, the Highly Sensitive Person Inventory (HSPI-24) explores four key dimensions of sensory and emotional processing. Each subscale score ranges from 0–30.

    1. Depth of Processing

    Your Score: {communicationampamp}

    0–12: Relatively Low Expression – You may prefer a more straightforward, action-oriented approach to life. Reflective thinking or deep contemplation may not come naturally or may feel less essential to you.

    13–17: Moderate Expression – You may occasionally find yourself reflecting deeply or thinking critically, especially in situations that are emotionally meaningful or complex.

    18–30: Relatively High Expression – You likely process information and experiences deeply, often reflecting on meaning, consequences, or abstract patterns. This can be a strength but may also lead to overthinking or indecision.


    2. Overstimulation

    Your Score: {overstimulation}

    0–12: Relatively Low Expression – You may be more resilient to busy environments, multitasking, or sensory overload, and bounce back quickly from stress or noise.

    13–17: Moderate Expression – You might find stimulation manageable most of the time but still experience moments of overwhelm when demands pile up or rest is limited.

    18–30: Relatively High Expression – You are likely sensitive to busy, loud, or fast-paced environments. You may become overwhelmed quickly and need downtime to recover your energy and focus.



    3. Emotional Reactivity

    Your Score: {emotionalReactivity}

    0–12: Relatively Low Expression – You may experience emotions in a more subdued way or take longer to react emotionally to events or others’ feelings.

    13–17: Moderate Expression – You’re likely in tune with your emotions and can be moved by meaningful experiences, but generally manage to stay emotionally steady.

    18–30: Relatively High Expression – You may feel things deeply, whether joy, sadness, or stress. Others’ emotions may also strongly affect you, sometimes making it hard to separate your feelings from theirs.



    4. Sensitivity to Subtleties

    Your Score: {sensitivityTo}

    0–12: Relatively Low Expression – You may be less likely to notice subtle shifts in tone, environment, or body language and might prefer clear, direct cues.

    13–17: Moderate Expression – You likely pick up on some subtle details or emotional undercurrents, especially when you’re focused or emotionally engaged.

    18–30: Relatively High Expression – You’re likely highly perceptive of your surroundings and other people, noticing details or changes that others might miss. This attunement can be a strength, though it may also contribute to feeling overstimulated.

     

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    What's Next?

    You will be sent a copy of your scores if you've provided your email address.

    If you marked that you are interested in counseling services, our Client Care Coordinator will be in touch within 24 hours to connect you with one of our experts.

    Please Note: If you provide an email address, you will be added to our mailing list. However, you can reach out to unsubscribe at any time.

    Reach out to our Client Care Coordinator, Cassie Clayton, if you have any questions in the meantime!

    Email : clientcare@newpathfamily.com

    Text or Call: (408) 475-2746

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    Disclaimer:

    ​​This questionnaire is designed to offer helpful insights and promote self-reflection. It can be a useful starting point for understanding common patterns and challenges in blended-family dynamics. Many individuals find it valuable for exploring their experiences and opening up meaningful conversations, whether with a partner, therapist, or coach.


    That said, this tool is still in development and has not been validated through formal scientific research. While the questions are grounded in commonly reported themes, the questionnaire’s reliability and accuracy have not been formally established. It should not be used as a diagnostic tool or a substitute for professional evaluation.

    For personalized guidance, we encourage you to consult with one of our clinicians.

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