Idealism and Depression in the Gifted

$20.00

Presenter: Lori Comallie-Caplan
Core Area: Nature and Needs
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Nearly all gifted students will experience at least one period of depression. This can arise from their tendency toward perfectionism, creativity, idealism, and passion. These same qualities can be harnessed as strengths to direct a gifted student toward personal growth and success.

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SKU COM-229 Categories Comallie, Gifted, Instructional Strategies, Lori Comallie-Caplan, Nature & Needs Tags Gifted, giftedness, GT, Mental Health, Nature and Needs, OAGC Characteristics, ODE competency d

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.

In this 1-hour course, you will be equipped to:

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.

Additional information

Core Area	Nature & Needs
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	Comallie
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	Lori Comallie-Caplan
Course Content	Gifted, Instructional Strategies

324 reviews for Idealism and Depression in the Gifted

Rated 5 out of 5

JULIA – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) – December 11, 2019

I loved this course. Very helpful.
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Christopher – PLANO ISD (verified owner) – December 14, 2019

Wonderfully presented to discuss sensitive issue.
Rated 5 out of 5

Adrian – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) – December 16, 2019

great
Rated 5 out of 5

Christa – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) – December 18, 2019

It is really nice to be able to do the module at my own pace.
Rated 5 out of 5

SONIA R – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) – December 22, 2019

very useful and informative
Rated 4 out of 5

Michelle – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) – January 5, 2020

relevant to our youth and care!
Rated 5 out of 5

Fatima – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) – January 9, 2020

Great presenter!
Rated 5 out of 5

Rodolfo – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) – February 3, 2020

Very important topic will help when working ith the gifted student population.
Rated 5 out of 5

CLAUDIA V – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) – February 9, 2020

Great information! thank you!
Rated 5 out of 5

Patrick – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) – February 10, 2020

great course!