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.
Stephanie – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was informative and important.
Kelly – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
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Lucinda – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Dr. Lori provides useful tools to help professionals identify and assist those with existential depression, depression, and suicidal tendencies.
Olga – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I found this course very helpful in giving insights on how to look for signs of depression and how to help students with depression.
Nicole – SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (verified owner) –
I think it is good to be aware of the differences in existential depression and depression
John – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent content and helpful with real world strategies
Tamara – Mobile County School District (verified owner) –
Interesting topic, great speaker
Vickie – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
So valuable, especially making us aware of the suicide factors.
Aracely – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Very applicable to real life situations.
Sandra – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Although this topic is a hard one, I think it’s extremely important that we all gain more knowledge in this area. It was a great course.