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The Intersection of Giftedness, Trauma, and Motherhood: Embracing Strength, Resilience, and Support

Christy George

22 hours ago
4 min

The Intersection of Giftedness, Trauma, and Motherhood: Embracing Strength, Resilience, and Support

As a therapist specializing in trauma and working with gifted people of all ages, I have witnessed the unique challenges and strengths...

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Cultivating Self-Compassion in Gifted People: Embracing Imperfections and Reducing Self-Criticism

Christy A. George, LMFT, SEP

Jul 17
4 min

Cultivating Self-Compassion in Gifted People: Embracing Imperfections and Reducing Self-Criticism

By incorporating self-compassion practices into their lives, gifted people can navigate their journey with greater self-acceptance, resilien

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Embracing Positive Disintegration: Unleashing Your True Potential

Christy George

Jun 19
4 min

Embracing Positive Disintegration: Unleashing Your True Potential

Welcome, fellow explorers of the human psyche! Let's explore the intriguing ideas behind Kazimierz Dąbrowski's theory of positive...

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Finding Connection When You're a Little Different

Christy George, LMFT

Jun 12
4 min

Finding Connection When You're a Little Different

As a gifted person, sometimes it can be challenging to socially relate to the typical people around you. Gifted individuals often have...

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Unlocking the Potential: Making the Most of Summer with Your Gifted Child, Teen, and Young Adult

Christy George, LMFT

May 30
3 min

Unlocking the Potential: Making the Most of Summer with Your Gifted Child, Teen, and Young Adult

As a therapist specializing in gifted individuals of all ages, I understand the importance of nurturing their unique abilities and...

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What I Learned From Being a Judge at Regeneron ISEF 2023

Christy George, LMFT

May 21
4 min

What I Learned From Being a Judge at Regeneron ISEF 2023

As a licensed therapist specializing in working with gifted children and adults, as well as a trauma specialist, I have had the privilege...

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What Asynchronous Development Means For Your Gifted Child

Christy A. George, LMFT, SEP

May 7
3 min

What Asynchronous Development Means For Your Gifted Child

Asynchronous development is a common trait among gifted children that can present unique challenges for parents, teachers and children. By u

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The Neuroscience of Gifted Brains: How They're Different

Christy A. George, LMFT, SEP

Apr 30
4 min

The Neuroscience of Gifted Brains: How They're Different

Neuroscience has provided us with insights into the structural and functional differences in the brains of gifted individuals...

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Gifted People and ADHD: What You Need to Know

Christy George

Apr 2
5 min

Gifted People and ADHD: What You Need to Know

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental difference that affects millions of people worldwide. ADHD is...

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Navigating the Holiday Season Gifted Style

Christy George

Dec 25, 2022
8 min

Navigating the Holiday Season Gifted Style

Gifted people often enjoy the holidays like everyone else, and have additional stress you may not realize.

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85 Great Gifts for Gifted Kids of All Ages

Christy George

Nov 27, 2022
7 min

85 Great Gifts for Gifted Kids of All Ages

While gift buying can be challenging for anyone, buying for super smart, curious minds, who learn quickly can be even more of a challenge.

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Christy George

Oct 31, 2022
8 min

Smart and Distracted. Now What?

Sometimes when we think of gifted people, we think of the cliches of the absent minded professor, the mad scientist, the eccentric genius....

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Playing is Learning. So What Does That Mean For a Gifted Kid?

Christy George

Oct 17, 2022
5 min

Playing is Learning. So What Does That Mean For a Gifted Kid?

The reality is, play may look very different for our kids, than the average child, but is equally important. What interests them and engage

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A Wrinkle in Time: A Case Study of a Gifted Family

Christy George

Oct 10, 2022
5 min

A Wrinkle in Time: A Case Study of a Gifted Family

A classic American novel, loved by bright people all over the world is a "Wrinkle in Time," by Madeleine L'Engle. It's a wonderful...

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Christy George, MFT

Oct 3, 2022
4 min

Existential Crisis?

Young people who are having an existential crisis are at a greater risk of becoming suicidal if they are not supported by those close to the

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Christy George

Jul 25, 2022
7 min

Help Your Body Calm Your Sensitive Mind

Being able to tap into the language of our bodies, is extremely important for anyone, and can be especially helpful for sensitive people.

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How Introversion Can Impact Gifted People

Christy George

Sep 19, 2021
6 min

How Introversion Can Impact Gifted People

Many intelligent people are introverted. In fact, it is estimated that introversion increases with intelligence. Some sources suggest...

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Effectively Advocate for Your Gifted Child

Christy George

Aug 30, 2021
7 min

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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An Anxiety Exit Strategy You Can Use Now

Christy George

Apr 5, 2021
7 min

An Anxiety Exit Strategy You Can Use Now

One of the primary issues I address in my practice is the chronic anxiety of bright and gifted people of all ages. Anxiety is different...

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10 Things About Many Gifted People You May Not Know About

Christy George

Mar 29, 2021
5 min

10 Things About Many Gifted People You May Not Know About

If you are a gifted adult and/or the parent of a gifted child there are may be hidden challenges you face related to being highly...

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CHRISTY GEORGE, LMFT, SEP

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