Christy A. George, LMFT, Counseling and Consulting

11/12/2024

Once again it's that time of year. Here are some ideas for your loved ones.

Here are 121 Great Gift ideas to please the gifted person in your life.

07/08/2024

Summer is here! Here are some great ideas for making it the best ever for your gifted child, teen and family!

If you’re noticing your gifted child or teen exhibiting signs of restlessness or emotional distress, it’s a signal to take a thoughtful appr

02/26/2024

Many gifted teens and young adults struggle with anxiety and depression, especially as they start to emerge into adulthood. Here are some ideas to help them build resilience as they prepare to launch.

As the mother of a gifted teen, and a mental health professional, working with gifted teens and young adults, I have witnessed the overwhelming pressures they face. The expectation to be extraordinary, find their passion, make a difference and map ourt their future can lead to a deep existential cri...

02/26/2024

Many gifted teens and young adults struggle with anxiety and depression, especially as they start to emerge into adulthood. Here are some ideas to help them build resilience as they prepare to launch.

https://www.christygeorgelmft.com/post/nurturing-positive-self-identity-mental-well-being-and-resilience-in-gifted-teens-and-young-Highly Gifted Adults International

11/13/2023

Anticipating the writing of my upcoming annual Gifts for the Gifted blog post, I've immersed myself in a world of exploration, seeking out toys and experiences that captivate and stimulate creatively and intellectually. This kit actively engages kids with engineering and programming principles, developing skills that extend far beyond the classroom. Read on for an honest review.

Anticipating the writing of my upcoming annual Gifts for the Gifted blog post, I've immersed myself in a world of exploration, seeking out toys and experiences that captivate and stimulate creatively and intellectually. Recently, Makeblock reached out, offering the opportunity to review one of their...

06/27/2023

For those who know about this amazing scholarship, the Breakthrough Junior Challenge participant videos are up. So many talented kids, sharing their knowledge! Check out this one, I particularly liked.

06/19/2023

The possibilities for self-discovery and self-actualization are boundless when you embrace the power of your own potential.

Welcome, fellow explorers of the human psyche! Let's explore the intriguing ideas behind Kazimierz Dąbrowski's theory of positive disintegration—a captivating concept that challenges traditional notions of personal growth and self-actualization. Prepare to embark on a journey of self-discovery as...

09/26/2022

This quote speaks to me in a deep and profound way, and something I truly believe in working with gifted children and adults. If we better understand the need a person's behavior is trying to express we can better help to meet that need, and big, positive changes can happen for that person. For example, is the child distracted because they're bored? Are they crying because they have a heighten sense of awareness? Are they more reactive than their peers because their brain and nervous system are at a different stage of development and they're doing the best they can? Or something else... knowing the why that goes with the what can help us to work with children from a greater place of compassion, with the child's strengths and to be more effective with that child.

09/20/2021

Understanding how introversion impacts many gifted people can help in building empathy, learning how to support them, and teaching coping strategies to help them tap into their inner strength.

Many intelligent people are introverted. In fact, it is estimated that introversion increases with intelligence. Some sources suggest that introverts make up the majority of gifted people, despite being a minority within our society. Chances are, this is not news to you. Unfortunately, there are cer...

08/30/2021

It's that time of year again - - the start of the new school year. That means new teachers, possibly new schools and advocating for your gifted and 2E child's needs. You're not alone. Here are a few tips to get you started!

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 for them if you are in a school environment. Many people are confused by the frustration parents of gifted children have when it comes to education, and the huge am...