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It really does take one to understand one…

To truly understand the distinctive social, relational, perspectival and career challenges faced by a highly gifted adult, a coach or mentor needs to be able to ‘see through their eyes’….to connect with, and engage their uniquely complex patterns of thought, rapid processing and heightened sensitivities.

Giftedness extends well beyond high IQ. It involves neurodivergence… brain and mind function that differs from what is typical. This can produce patterns of thought that incorporate many relevant, yet commonly overlooked, variables and considerations. When paired with very high intelligence, this can produce extraordinary depth of insight and truly uncommon strategic capability.

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Access to specialized support is vital to well-being

It’s only natural that when highly gifted people attempt to explain the perspectives underlying their thoughts and feelings, they can struggle to translate them in ways that others can readily understand. Far too often, they leave conventional support sessions with a heightened sense of intellectual isolation and increased anxiety.

The number of counselors, coaches, and mental health professionals who are either gifted themselves or have specialized training in gifted psychology remains limited. As a result, misdiagnosis and ineffective, sometimes harmful treatment are all too common among gifted adults. Misdiagnoses can include ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. It’s important to recognize, however, that a client may also have these or other conditions. Where appropriate, referrals can be made to mental health professionals who are uniquely qualified to provide specialized support.

Understand, appreciate and embrace your differences. Become more comfortable with your perfectly legitimate, quite relevant “normal” and learn to navigate more effectively the unique and complex life and career challenges so prevalent among gifted adults.