Description
In “Idealism and Depression,” Lori Comallie-Caplan discusses the serious issue of depression in gifted children. Many young people 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 children 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 children 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 children
- 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.
Melissa – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
The topic is very important, but I feel like it was a little long. Also, I had a very hard time hearing the speaker and participants. For some slides, the text for the notes were too tiny to read.