ABSTRACT

Teaching children how to manage their intense emotions is one of the most difficult aspects of parenting or educating gifted children. Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students is an indispensable resource for parents and educators seeking to understand why gifted children can be so extreme in their behavior and how to manage the highs and lows that accompany emotional intensity.

Presented in an easy-to-read, conversational style, this revised and updated third edition pulls from contemporary research to depict changes in how we understand and support gifted children as well as an increased understanding of trauma, social-emotional learning, and empathy development. Chapters feature role-plays and strategies designed to show parents and teachers how to interact and guide gifted children in a way that teaches them how to recognize, monitor, and adjust their behavior.

Also featuring updated resources, worksheets, and checklists, this practical new edition is a must-read for anyone wishing to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of gifted children.

chapter

Introduction

part I|62 pages

What It Means to Be Gifted

chapter Chapter 1|13 pages

Assumptions About Giftedness

chapter Chapter 2|14 pages

Talents and Troubles

chapter Chapter 3|11 pages

Intensities as Strengths

chapter Chapter 4|11 pages

The Many Faces of Giftedness

chapter Chapter 5|8 pages

Understanding Twice Exceptionality

part II|65 pages

Great Information, Now What?

chapter Chapter 6|19 pages

Building a Solid Foundation

chapter Chapter 7|21 pages

Intense Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors

chapter Chapter 8|11 pages

Working With Unique Issues

chapter Chapter 9|9 pages

Enlisting Help

part III|84 pages

Tools and Strategies

chapter Chapter 10|15 pages

Emotional Coaching Foundations

chapter Chapter 11|21 pages

Relationship Issues

chapter Chapter 12|20 pages

Performance Issues

chapter Chapter 13|22 pages

Behavioral Issues

chapter |2 pages

Final Thoughts