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Are You Overthinking Or Are They Just Underthinking?
Are you often accused of overthinking? Do people tell you that you ought to be more chill and less analytical? More easy-going and less demanding? More go-with-the flow and less insightful? More quiet and less noisy? More dull and less sharp? That’s what I thought. All I can say is, please, do not stop *over*thinking. […]
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When You Are Highly Gifted, Is The World Ready For You?
It may be true. The world may not be ready for the most gifted among us. The world, more specifically, the people of the world, may look at you with wonder or amazement, confusion, fear, or derision. None of those looks are particularly desirable. They are not looks of understanding, appreciation, enthusiasm, or love. Not […]
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Managing The Mosquitoes Buzzing Around Your Rainforest Mind
From Philippe in Paris: “I remember one of your quotes where you said something like ‘I’m here to remind you that your rainforest mind is a thing of beauty. Even with all those mosquitoes.’ I believe I finally reached a point where I’m fine with my brain and all the fractals inside but for god’s […]
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A Sneak Preview of My Next Book!
It’s true! I am working on my third book. And I need your help. Book One, Your Rainforest Mind: A Guide to the Well-Being of Gifted Adults and Youth, is the in-depth look at giftedness in adults and teens through case studies of my counseling clients along with many suggested resources for further study. Book […]
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How To Appreciate Your Quirky Traits While You Are Still Young-ish
I don’t do New Year’s Resolutions. I don’t own a table cloth or a lawn mower. I don’t like sunny days. I don’t finish one book before I start another. I would rather be single than live with someone who smells like garlic. I spend my hard-earned money on therapy, acupuncture, hair gel, and books […]
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Working with Parents of Gifted Children and Schools–A Quick Guide for Therapists and Coaches (and Parents, Too)
The following are excerpts from my article just published in psychotherapy.net, an online journal for psychotherapists, on ways to help gifted children and their parents navigate the school system. For the full article click here. Introduction Jimmy is seven. He started reading on his own when he was 4 and is now devouring the Harry Potter books. […]
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How to Handle the Holidays When You Are a Smart, Sensitive, Charmingly Quirky Outlier
Every year, in December, I write a holiday letter to friends and family. It has become a tradition for the past 36 years and has turned into a collection of somewhat-humorous summaries of my life in 500 words. Of course, I try to make the letter entertaining and unique. And because I don’t have what […]
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When You Are Gifted, Can You Tell Anyone?
It depends. You might be able to tell your mother. You can tell me. But, in many cases, if you use the G word to describe yourself, it does not go well. You may be accused of arrogance, snobbery, insensitivity, or psychosis. You may be bullied by fellow students or dismissed by teachers. You may […]
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One Size Does Not Fit All When You Are Sensitive, Smart, Persnickety, Discerning, Intricate, Perplexing, Astute, Penetrating, Prolific, Visionary, Wizard-y, and Resourceful
I get so annoyed when I hear people say their way is the ONLY WAY to happiness or healing or inner peace or fame and fortune! If you just do THIS all your problems will be solved in an instant. If you follow this diet, or this spiritual practice, or this guru, you will become […]
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