Description
In “Idealism and Depression,” Lori Comallie-Caplan discusses the serious issue of depression in gifted students. Many children experience depression, but what are the unique struggles observed in gifted adolescents? Asynchronous development, social isolation, and existential depression are just a few of the risk factors. Although gifted students are vulnerable to depression, due to their high expectations and idealism, you will find that their strengths can be tapped to help them move toward hope and optimism.
- Understand the unique reasons that gifted students struggle with depression
- Discover how existential depression affects gifted adolescents and its relation to Dabrowski’s Developmental Levels
- Identify the warning signs of depression in gifted students
- Learn four strategies for dealing with depression
Presenter Bio
Lori Comallie-Caplan is a New Mexico Licensed Master Social Worker and a Licensed Educational Diagnostician with a Masters Degree in Psychological Counseling. Additionally, she holds Advanced Certification for Mediation from the University of New Mexico School of Law. Ms. Comallie-Caplan has 30 plus years of experience in the field of counseling, coaching evaluation, mediation and educational consultation. She is best known for her work with gifted individuals through the lifespan and frequently provides professional development for school districts and mental health professionals in the social emotional needs of the gifted.
Jose – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
Helps understand how students feel based on their everyday events. Understanding how to help these students will guide us as teachers on how to support their needs.
Maria – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
Very organized and interesting.
Deborah – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
It offered a way to view and work with gifted and talented students who deal with idealism and depression.
Stanislas – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
I think the course offered excellent information – however the video was hard for me to hear.
Kevin – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
a little long but informative
Christy – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting and helpful information!
Erica – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
Good information.
Charles – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great.
Edgar – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
Helpful
Joseph – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
The course was helpful in understanding some of the issues my students may be dealing with. It also provided methods of identifying problems and strategies for being helpful.