The Therapist’s Guide to Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria — Volume II
Regulation, Meaning, and the Session Arc.
By Ammanuel · Luminous Prosperity Inc.
The Therapist's Guide to Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Volume II
Regulation, Meaning, and the Session Arc
Ammanuel
Luminous Prosperity Inc.
2026
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
This book is intended for educational and clinical-educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for supervised clinical training, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
CLINICAL USE DISCLAIMER: Materials in this book are offered as educational supports for licensed mental health professionals. Readers are responsible for practicing within their scope of license, training, and jurisdictional regulations. Nothing herein creates a therapist-patient, consultant-supervisee, or employer-employee relationship with the author or publisher.
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: Information about medications, supplements, and somatic tools is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified prescriber before starting, stopping, or changing any medication or treatment regimen.
MENTAL HEALTH DISCLAIMER: This book discusses rejection sensitivity, shame, trauma, and related topics. It is not intended to replace professional psychological or psychiatric care. If you or someone you work with is experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local emergency services, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988 in the U.S.), or go to the nearest emergency room.
NEURODIVERGENCE NOTE: This book frames neurodivergent experiences, including ADHD, sensory processing differences, and heightened emotional sensitivity, as expressions of neurological diversity and capacity rather than deficits. This framing is intentional and rooted in both neuroscience and the author's lived experience. It is not intended to minimize real challenges these experiences can present, nor to suggest that accommodation, support, or medical treatment are unnecessary.
RESULTS DISCLAIMER: Individual experiences vary. The frameworks, language, and session moves in this book have been developed across 23 years of practice, but no specific clinical outcomes are guaranteed. Engagement with this material will reflect the clinician's training, the client's circumstances, and the larger system of care.
The author and Luminous Prosperity Inc. disclaim any liability for any adverse effects arising directly or indirectly from the information contained in this book.
For the therapists who stay present when the room changes shape.
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