in the face of danger, quick recovery from dangerous
situations, calmer evaluation during dangeroussituations,
and possibly even some level of enjoyment from danger.- Differentiate recklessness, which is a common behavior
after a traumatic event, from sensation-seeking, which is
not typically related to trauma survivors. - Consider that high sensation-seekers are often also the
helpers and healers in our communities. The same set
of characteristics that urge them to take risks for
themselves may also encourage them to take risks for you. - Appreciate that the many risks taken by high sensation-
seekers may build a resilience through direct knowledge
of their limits and abilities.
Discussion Questions- Remember a time when you have felt fear in a dangerous
situation, maybe like Lara felt when she almost hit
a train. During the danger, what was your response?
What was your response after the danger had passed? - Consider all of the potential “superpowers” of the high
sensation-seeker. Which ones do you see in yourself?
Which ones are less evident? - As you review the characteristics of a sensation-seeker,
do you agree with the author that it is more of
a superpower than a super problem? - Has this book influenced the way you interact with peo-
ple, be they high, medium or low sensation-seekers? Is
there added understanding of what drives risk-taking
behaviors? Or, maybe of how subtypes of sensation-
seeking can drive different choice patterns? - Is it possible to glean sensation-seeking styles from early
interactions with people? If so, has this book influenced
how you will seek out friend, romantic, or professional
relationships with people based on their sensation-
seeking profile?
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