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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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. 

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324 reviews for Idealism and Depression in the Gifted

  1. Christine – ROCK HILL LOCAL (verified owner) –

    It seems that more of our students are dealing with depression and this course provides valuable information to help identify and aid a students in crisis.

  2. Brandon – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    I thought this was good and helpful information.

  3. Suzanne – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –

    Great course. Lots of useful information.

  4. Beatriz – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    It was exellent!

  5. Sylvia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    Great presentation.

  6. Mario – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –

    Excellent, I feel as if I understand myself better through this, I can’t wait until I am given the opportunity to become more available to my students and my classroom. Then to share my experience with my department and eventually my campus to further increase understanding of our student population.

  7. Kari – East Muskingum Local Schools (verified owner) –

    I like that the instructor gave specific things to look for in students and ways to use strategies in the classroom.

  8. Robin – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –

    Very good course.

  9. patricia – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –

    Good overview; course helped me understand GT kids and how they view themselves in relation to the world around them.

  10. Betsy – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –

    Thorough discussion of depression and idealism in the Gifted was very helpful.

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