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Your Rainforest Mind — The Webinar

I was the guest speaker at a webinar held recently through Intergifted.com, a new-ish sensitively-designed website founded by Jennifer Harvey Sallin to provide services and support for all of you rainforest-y grownups! In the webinar, I tell some of my story of how I became a psychotherapist-consultant-speaker-blogger-author-tango dancer.  (Well, actually, I leave off the part about the tango dancer. I’ll save that for the next webinar.) Then I share some of the ideas in my book through the words of my clients. What’s really special, though, are the comments from the participants; the wonderfully rainforest-minded souls, just like you.

 

 

To my bloggEEs: Let us know what you think. What are your reactions, feelings, questions and ruminations? What’s it like to actually see me and hear me after just “reading me” after all this time?? Thank you for watching! If you’re reading my book, please let us know what you’re discovering. And remember that taking the time to understand your inner world will mean that you’re more compassionate and effective in the outer world. 

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Author: Paula Prober

I’m a psychotherapist and consultant in private practice based in Eugene, Oregon. I specialize in international consulting with gifted adults and parents of gifted children. I’ve been a teacher and an adjunct instructor at the University of Oregon and a frequent guest presenter at Oregon State University and Pacific University. I’ve written articles on giftedness for the Eugene Register-Guard, the Psychotherapy Networker, Advanced Development Journal and online for psychotherapy dot net, Rebelle Society, Thrive, Introvert Dear, and Highly Sensitive Refuge. My first book, Your Rainforest Mind: A Guide to the Well-Being of Gifted Adults and Youth, is a collection of case studies of gifted clients along with many strategies and resources for gifted adults and teens. My second book, Journey Into Your Rainforest Mind: A Field Guide for Gifted Adults and Teens, Book Lovers, Overthinkers, Geeks, Sensitives, Brainiacs, Intuitives, Procrastinators, and Perfectionists is a collection of my most popular blog posts along with writing exercises for self-exploration and insight.

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  1. Mark V Avatar
    Mark V

    Some emotional things in there for me too.

    Before I watched the video, I was going to ask you if you get overwhelmed and exhausted by constantly dealing with the intensity and emotional drama of gifted people. But then I noticed how much you were getting into acting out the stories of your patients, and saw how it’s clear you are energized by these people and the stories they have to tell. Great stuff!

    PS I wish I had a teacher like you when I was growing up.

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    1. Paula Prober Avatar
      Paula Prober

      Thank you, Mark. I do get energized by the work. And I keep my practice small enough so that I don’t get overwhelmed. I also select clients carefully so that I work with people who match well with what I have to offer. I also get my own therapy and take good care of my introverted self. ( I never had kids so I have more energy for my career. So that helps as well.)

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  3. Janet Andrews Avatar
    Janet Andrews

    Thank you for sharing this interview. Understanding myself, understanding why others misunderstand me, and yet living with the reality of the gap all the time. It wears me out. I pray all the time for clarity, understanding, and energy. Looking forward to getting your book.

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    1. Paula Prober Avatar
      Paula Prober

      Yes, Janet. “the reality of the gap” “wears me out” Yes. Thank you. I hope my book helps.

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  4. Dorothy Avatar
    Dorothy

    Dear Paula and Jennifer: Thank you so much for this wonderful interview and discussion. I can’t remember the last time that I listened to something which kept me engaged the whole way through. Tears, laughter, and such a sense of relief that others actually understand and can relate. I am so looking forward to reading your book Paula when it becomes available in Canada.

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      Paula Prober

      Thank you, Dorothy. I love that you were engaged throughout! I very recently heard that Amazon is now available in Canada. I think it’s Amazon.ca. Yes!

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