ABSTRACT
In this chapter, students use a short fiction piece, metaphors, an illustration, and class discussion to examine perfectionism and how perfectionistic thinking affects their own lives. Students construct a tag for their backpacks labeled “Open in Case of Emergency,” which reminds them not to fall into the emotional trap of perfectionism. Students will: understand how perfectionists think and feel, discover perfectionist tendencies or unhealthy thoughts in themselves, and write an inspiring positive message to themselves. Students with gifts and talents demonstrate understanding of and respect for similarities and differences between themselves and their cognitive and chronological peer groups and others in the general population. Students with gifts and talents demonstrate cognitive growth and psychosocial skills that support their talent development as a result of meaningful and challenging learning activities that address their unique characteristics and needs.
