mental health

Nurturing Positive Self-Identity, Mental Well-being and Resilience in Gifted Teens and Young Adults

Christy A. George, LMFT

Feb 255 min read

Nurturing Positive Self-Identity, Mental Well-being and Resilience in Gifted Teens and Young Adults

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

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Elevate Your Child's Potential with Makeblock's mBot Ultimate: 10-in-1 DIY Building Coding Robot Kit

Christy George

Nov 12, 20233 min read

Elevate Your Child's Potential with Makeblock's mBot Ultimate: 10-in-1 DIY Building Coding Robot Kit

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

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Effectively Advocate for Your Gifted Child

Christy George

Aug 30, 20217 min read

Effectively Advocate for Your Gifted Child

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...

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Hello 2021! 12 Great Ideas to Reduce Stress in the New Year

Christy George

Jan 3, 20215 min read

Hello 2021! 12 Great Ideas to Reduce Stress in the New Year

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

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Why Do Some Smart People Struggle With Gratitude?

Christy George

Nov 22, 20206 min read

Why Do Some Smart People Struggle With Gratitude?

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...

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7 Tips to Help Gifted Adults Who Are Struggling at Work

Christy George, LMFT

Sep 20, 20204 min read

7 Tips to Help Gifted Adults Who Are Struggling at Work

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

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25 Games to Help Bright Minds Build Skills for Life

Christy George

Jul 19, 20209 min read

25 Games to Help Bright Minds Build Skills for Life

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

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COVID Summer Can Still be Fun for You and Your Gifted Kids Here's How.

Christy George

Jun 29, 20206 min read

COVID Summer Can Still be Fun for You and Your Gifted Kids Here's How.

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...

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Help Your Gifted Teen To Thrive Long After the Crisis is Over

Christy George

Apr 27, 20205 min read

Help Your Gifted Teen To Thrive Long After the Crisis is Over

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

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Christy George

Mar 23, 20205 min read

Relax. You've Got This.

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

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Christy A. George, LMFT, SEP

Jun 16, 20194 min read

Living As a Pretender

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

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10 Ways to Connect with Your Gifted Teen

Christy A. George, LMFT

Jun 9, 20193 min read

10 Ways to Connect with Your Gifted Teen

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

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How to Make This the Best Year of Your Life

Dana Brown

Feb 1, 20183 min read

How to Make This the Best Year of Your Life

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

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Here's to a Truly Happy 2017! Here are 3 Tips to Help You Make the Most of Your New Year

Christy George, MFT

Jan 6, 20172 min read

Here's to a Truly Happy 2017! Here are 3 Tips to Help You Make the Most of Your New Year

...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

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7 Tips To Help You Find Satisfaction and Balance in the Life You've Built

Christy George, LMFT

Oct 20, 20163 min read

7 Tips To Help You Find Satisfaction and Balance in the Life You've Built

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

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Christy George, LMFT

Jun 2, 20163 min read

Happiness for Sale

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

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Surviving Narcissistic Abuse: Finding the path to freedom, love and yourself

Christy George, LMFT

May 5, 20165 min read

Surviving Narcissistic Abuse: Finding the path to freedom, love and yourself

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...

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Finding the Right Therapist: With so many to choose from, what's the difference?

Christy George, LMFT

Apr 21, 20165 min read

Finding the Right Therapist: With so many to choose from, what's the difference?

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

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Christy George, LMFT

Apr 8, 20165 min read

Kids Who Cut

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

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Christy George, LMFT

Apr 1, 20163 min read

Anger, Anxiety, Depression and Survival

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...

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CHRISTY GEORGE, LMFT, SEP

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist