As the mother of a gifted teen, and a mental health professional, working with gifted teens and young adults, I have witnessed the...

Anticipating the writing of my upcoming annual Gifts for the Gifted blog post, I've immersed myself in a world of exploration, seeking...

If you have a gifted child, you know one of the primary concerns is how to educate your gifted child, as well as effectively advocating...

The past year was challenging for many people world wide, due to a global pandemic, political unrest, and economic hardship. If you are...

Gratitude is a word we hear a lot these days. It's true, research suggests, if you can connect to feelings of appreciation, you may feel...

Often, highly intelligent and creative people have high expectations for themselves and have innovative ideas they love to share. While thi

In my therapy practice and in my family, I often use games to teach and practice emotional regulation, executive functioning and social skil

It’s summer time once again, but this one isn’t quite like the others.  It’s the same in the sense we parents are tasked with engaging...

Connecting with your gifted teen now is especially important. Even though they aren’t little anymore, they still need you. Most are afraid

There’s a scientific law to consider right now. What goes up, must come down. This is as true for our activated nervous systems, as it is

When people of a low ability have “illusory superiority” and erroneously assess their cognitive ability to be greater than it actually is, i

It can be challenging to manage your gifted teen’s moodiness, demanding behavior, and heightened self awareness, while providing the validat

With a new year comes new opportunities for self-improvement, including the chance to enjoy lasting recovery from substance addiction....

...put yourself on the list in a way you may never have before.  You are worth it, and what effort you put into yourself now, is an investme

Gifted. High Achiever. Type "A" Personality. Workaholic. Intense. Driven. You know who you are, and if this isn’t you, you likely...

Can money buy happiness? Is happiness for sale? What is happiness anyway? Is it being content? Is it feeling secure? Is it feeling...

Have you been the victim narcissistic abuse? Being in a relationship with a narcissist can take a toll on a person’s self esteem and...

You have taken the brave first step of admitting some extra support from an outside, neutral party would be helpful. If only there was...

Because of developmental factors, kids at this age are particularly vulnerable to peer pressure and suggestion as they are starting to searc

Sometimes we feel angry because we have been wronged in some way or our boundaries have been crossed. We might be fed up and frustrated...