Includes bibliographical references and index.

Are you an empath? introduction to empathy -- Empaths, emotions and health : how to stop absorbing other people's distress -- Empaths and addiction : from alcohol to overeating -- Empaths, love, and sex -- Protecting yourself from narsissists and other energy vampires -- Empaths, parenting and raising empathic children -- Empaths and work -- Empaths, intuition, and extraordinary perceptions -- The gift of being an empath -- Protection strategies : a quick reference guide -- Creating community : how to set up your own empath support group -- Acknowledgments -- Selected reading -- Index -- About the author.