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A child that is both gifted (a 130 IQ, according to the Columbus Group) and has at least one learning disability (LD) may also be referenced as twice exceptional (or 2E). Dr. Michael Postma is a consultant, speaker, and author dedicated to the holistic development of both gifted and twice-exceptional children. Over the last two decades, Dr. Postma has worked in the field of gifted/talented education as both a teacher and administrator in the Public School system, and was the architect of the Minnetonka Navigator Program, a magnet school for highly and profoundly gifted students. He currently is the Executive Director of the SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of Gifted) Organization (SengGifted.org), lives in Surf City, NC and is the father of four children, three of whom are twice-exceptional. Recommended Treatment for Children and Teens with ADHD Tip-Sheet So -- your child has ADHD. Want to get past the confusion and the stigma really fast? This FREE Guide explains, in the simplest terms possible:  What is recommended treatment for children and teens  Ten things to consider when trying to make a decision about medication  Exactly what to look for in a behavior therapy training program. Short, sweet, and to the point -- don't spend hours on the internet scouring.  ImpactParents gives you exactly what you need to know without wasting any time or effort.   Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Michael Postma about what it means to be twice exceptional. Here is what was covered on this special archival episode: How does “gifted” interact with learning disabilities? The importance of social/emotional development in gifted individuals Societal shortcomings in recognizing and addressing challenges for 2E kids Links Mentioned: Five Motivators to Get Anything Done Underachiever or Overachiever? The Link Between Brain Maturity & Academic Success with ADHD Play Your Way to a Higher IQ     Connect with Michael: Gifted And Thriving Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Skolnick is the Founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, LLC, through which she passionately guides parents of gifted and distractible children, mentors 2e adults, trains teachers on how to understand and address 2e strengths and struggles.Julie serves as Secretary to the Maryland Superintendent’s Gifted and Talented Advisory Council and is an advisor for “The G Word” full feature film. Julie is the SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) Maryland liaison, a SENG Model Parent Group (SMPG) trained facilitator and on the Simultaneous Supports committee for the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). She is trained in the suite of tools “Putting the Person into Personalized Learning” through the 2e Center for Professional Development at Bridges Academy. Julie is also an invited member of the Gifted Homeschoolers Forum Professional Membership Committee.A frequent speaker and prolific writer, Julie is also the mother of three twice exceptional children who keep her on her toes and uproariously laughing.TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:Giftedness is much more than the intelligence part, it is essentially heightened awareness2e, also called Twice Exceptional means gifted plus a learning disability / learning difference2e kids need to know about their neurology to understand who they are and are able to thrive in social settingsOnly when you understand yourself, you can understand various situations, be it at work or in a relationship and understand why others react differently than you wouldGifted people do best when they are with gifted people2e does not cancel itself out: The strength may mask the challenge and the challenge might mask the strengthWith understanding comes calm!Being 2e is not a shortcoming, look at it as a SuperpowerExecutive Functioning difficulties are challenges for example with processing speed, working memory, organisational skillsADHD & giftedness can look similar in therms of executive functioningOverexcitability can be in one or more of the following areas: intellectual, emotional, imagination, sensual, (sensory) and psychomotorGifted people have bigger antennas so there is more data the gifted brain has to crunch throughPerfectionism, Imposter Syndrome and Gifted Underachievers are all part of the gifted profileStart from your strength! Use a strength based approach. Do what you love, not focusing on what is hard for you. If you don’t start with what you love, you will never get to do it! You got to focus on your strength first!You do not have to watch the News! Protect your sensitive self. These are crazy times and you are allowed to protect yourself from the negative News. Instead, do something kind for someone else and do something kind for yourself. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:With Understanding Comes Calm | Instagram | facebook2e resourcesLet’s Talk 2e Let’s Talk 2e Conference for Educators Let

“Neurodiversity” is an umbrella term encompassing a variety of atypical diagnoses. Where do the gifted and twice-exceptional communities fit into that landscape? What are we learning about neurodiverse people? We’ll talk with Dr. Michael Postma about those subjects, and the groundswell of new information from the field of epigenetics, on episode 67. ABOUT THE GUEST - Dr. Michael Postma is a teacher, administrator, consultant, speaker, and author, dedicated to the development of both gifted and twice-exceptional children through his company, Gifted & Thriving, LLC. Over the last two decades Dr. Postma has worked in the field of gifted/talented education as both a teacher and administrator in the public and charter school system in Minnesota and North Carolina, and was the architect of the Minnetonka Navigator Program, a magnet school for highly gifted and twice-exceptional students. Dr. Postma is the author of two books, including The Inconvenient Student: Critical Issues in the Identification and Education of Twice Exceptional Students. Dr. Postma holds a B. A. from McMaster University in Hamilton, ON; a M.A. in Gifted, Talented, and Creative Education from the University of St. Thomas in the Twin Cities, and a Ed. D. in Educational Leadership (Critical Pedagogy) also from the University of St. Thomas. He is a former Executive Director of, and the current Director of Programming for, SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of Gifted). He is the father of four children, three of whom are twice-exceptional. You can support the podcast and receive subscriber-only benefits at www.patreon.com/mindmatters. The Mind Matters podcast is available on Facebook and Instagram at Mind Matters Podcast, and on Twitter @MindMattersPod. For more information go to www.MindMattersPodcast.com. Thank you for caring about kids. Copyright © 2019 Morris Creative Services LLC. All rights reserved.

If you’re the parent of a gifted or twice-exceptional child, then you know the struggles that come with the territory. Parents need a voice and an advocate, and today’s guest promises to be that voice--the one screaming out for the needs of these amazing kids. Jen Torbeck Merrill is an Illinois-based writer and gifted family advocate who is the mom of two teen sons. She homeschools one, but happily sends the other off to public school every morning. Her book, If This Is A Gift, Can I Send it Back: Surviving in the Land of the Gifted and Twice-Exceptional, struck a nerve with families who suspected Jen was living in their closet. Her second book, on the needs of gifted parents and self-care, is in progress. Jen is a Gifted Homeschoolers Forum Ambassador and is slated to be one of the SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) Conference keynote speakers at their annual convention in Houston this July. She intends to support the parents of gifted and twice-exceptional kids because they are the ones doing the heavy lifting and are too often ignored, patronized, and discredited. She hopes that her sons never have to deal with these issues when they raise their own likely gifted children. I first encountered Jen when we contributed to the Hoagies’ Gifted Blog Hops together, and I was always delighted with the humor and relatability in her writing. I’m excited to see her next book come out! Jen is also teaming up with past EI guests Kate Arms and Chris Wells to put on a series of webinars for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Show Highlights: Jen’s life as a musician, reluctant homeschooling mom, teacher, writer, and parents’ advocate How Jen is intensely passionate about life, screaming for the needs of these amazing gifted and twice-exceptional kids for the past 14 years How Jen was/is characterized as “tightly wound,” overly stressed, emotionally intense, and strong willed How she never recognized her own intensities and strengths until she learned them from raising her kids How she grew up in a diverse community with people of all ethnicities and backgrounds Why Jen wanted to be average as a teenager and “not stand out” How Jen’s intensity gets out of control sometimes, when she’s not taking care of herself, not sleeping well, and taking on too many projects How she uses vulnerability and honesty in her writing When parents AND their kids are profoundly gifted How Jen uses her fire for good in helping other parents Why it’s easy to discount the things that come to us easily Harnessing the power of intensity by being aware that the power actually exists How specific aspects of her intensity have made her a better writer and musician How personal habits have helped Jen harness her intensity How Jen embraces her “subtle arrogance” The best advice she’s ever received (even though she typically doesn’t listen to others’ advice): “Your book is good; you should write another one.” Two books that have helped Jen: Giftedness 101 by Linda Silverman and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson How Jen helps others use their fire by modeling hers Why she wants parents to trust themselves and believe in themselves Resources: Find Jen:  Laughing At Chaos Find Laughing At Chaos on Facebook and Twitter Giftedness 101 by Linda Silverman The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

Last year at a regional SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) conference, I had lunch with someone who followed my podcast and online community. She asked me, "what exactly do you do?" Today I'm sharing more clarity what I do with educational assessment and consultation, and my shift towards doing more group facilitation.  In this episode: What psycho-educational assessment is all about. How educational consultation can help understand existing testing. Moving towards more interactive facilitation in group calls and courses.  Links: Embracing Intensity Community Contact Me

We are super excited to have Heather Boorman, of the Fringy Bit Podcast, share her talk on Self-Compassion from the SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) conference last summer! Self-Compassion has been proven to be an effective mindset and intervention toward more sustainable mental health and self-concept. This presentation will apply the work of Dr. Kristin Neff in the field of self-compassion to the gifted population and typical struggles faced by many gifted individuals. In particular, we will consider how Dabrowski’s super-stimulabilities and other typical psychosocial traits can lead to perfectionism, imposter syndrome, self-judgment, low frustration tolerance, depression, and anxiety. We will consider the ways in which society’s responses to giftedness and emphasis on self-esteem can also contribute to un-wellness in gifted children, youth, and adults. Self-compassion will then be defined and defended as an effective intervention toward increased wellness. Attendees will be introduced to, and participate in, exercises to increase self-compassion. The session will be a blend of lecture and interactive. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to identify at least 5 psychosocial traits typical within the gifted population Participants will be able to explain how typical psychosocial experiences of gifted individuals may contribute to un-wellness in the forms of perfectionism, imposter syndrome, low frustration tolerance, self-judgment, and mental health issues. Participants will be able to define self-compassion and identify the 3 components that contribute to self-compassion Participants will be able to identify and implement at least 3 interventions to increase self-compassion. About the Author: Heather Boorman lives an intensely joy-filled and full life as a homeschooling mom to 3 fringy kids and the executive director and therapist with Boorman Counseling. She passionately advocates for differently wired kids and adults through her work as a national speaker, writer & podcaster at The Fringy Bit. Heather’s also the author of The Gifted Kids Workbook, which provides mindfulness-based activities to help kids reduce stress, balance emotions, and build confidence. About Embracing Intensity Group Calls: Each month on the second Saturday, we will have a guest speaker dive into a topic they love followed by a discussion with the group. The talk will be shared on the podcast, but the discussion will only be shared with Embracing Intensity community members and patrons. The calls will be on the Zoom platform, which allows you to interact at whatever level you'd like (video, audio or use photo and chat box). There will be an opportunity for further discussion in the Embracing Intensity Community. Links: Fringy Bit Podcast Embracing Intensity Community

How would you like to see the world becoming a more loving, caring, and sensitive place? Today we are very happy to have  Dr. Dan Peters, a really warm-hearted humanitarian, with us on the show. Dr. Dan has a  rich history of achievements throughout his life and he is driven to help others achieve as much as possible in their lives too! He is a co-founder of Parent Footprints, an online, interactive, parent training community, with their goal to make the world a more loving and compassionate place- one parent and one child at a time. Aurora first met Dr. Dan at a SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) conference a few years ago. She later started following his Summit Center newsletter, and then more recently, his Parent Footprint podcast. Listen in to find out what he has to share on the show today. Dr. Dan is a licensed psychologist and the co-founder and executive director of The Summit Centre, which specializes in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and families, with a special emphasis on gifted and twice-exceptional individuals. He has authored the Make Your Worrier A Warrior series and has also co-authored Raising Creative Kids. He is a frequent contributor to both the Huffington Post and Psychology Today. Dr. Dan won an award at the SENG conference this past summer. Listen in today, to find out more! More in this episode: Dan explains what he is intensely passionate about. What Dr. Dan's own, personal brand of intensity is like, for him. How his intensity affected him while growing up. Talking with kids about their superpowers. Some cultural factors that could have affected his expression. The times that Dr.Dan needs to tone himself down or tune himself out. A time that Dr. Dan's intense sensitivity felt really out of control. The way that he uses his fire for good. Always having his goal in mind. Dan's strengths and challenges in his executive functioning. The best advice that Dr. Dan ever received. Some personal habits that help Dr. Dan to use his fire in a positive way. The books that have had the most influence on him. How Dr. Dan helps others to use their fire. Resources: Books mentioned in the show: Make Your Worrier A Warrior series by Dr. Dan Peters Raising Creative Kids by Daniel Peters and Susan Daniels The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman The Power of Now by Eckhardt Tolle I Can See Clearly Now by Wayne Dwyer Links: Dr. Dan's website: Dr. Dan Peters Parent Footprint website: Parent Footprint Summit Center website: Summit Center  

On this week's episode of Embracing Intensity, I'm sharing my talk from the SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) conference in San Diego on The Embracing Intensity Journey I share insights gained from interviewing gifted and outside the box thinkers on my Embracing Intensity Podcast including overarching themes and what tools and habits have helped them to use their fire in a positive way. The participants will then have the opportunity to share their practices that have helped embrace their own intensity. Get access to the full talk with discussion on Patreon! In this episode: Childhood Sensitivity Messages of "too much" Toning Down & Tuning Out Living Within The Lines Catalyst Using your fire for good! Links: Patreon Talk Slides

Have you ever felt yourself changing in order to fit in? This week on Embracing Intensity, I talk about experiences of past guests and myself of being social chameleons and examine when it becomes a problem and when it can be a positive thing.  In this episode: I share about my experience at the SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) conference where I spoke last weekend. 3 Types of social chameleons I've observed. Thoughts on the difference between "fitting in" and "belonging" Resources: Find me on Patreon Find Your Superpower Lesson

Dr. Dan welcomes colleague and friend Julie F. Skolnick, M.A., J.D. to today’s show. Julie is the founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, LLC a community for gifted/2e families, children, adults, and educators. (www.WithUnderstandingComesCalm.com).  In today’s episode, Dr.Dan and Julie focus on Julie’s work with gifted, twice-exceptional and much more.  Julie’s touching opening story about her own children and her parenting journey (and later her very honest and real Parent Footprint moment) will resonate with parents.  As the founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, Julie Skolnick passionately guides parents of gifted and distractible children, mentors 2e adults, and collaborates with and advises educators and professionals on bringing out the best and raising self-esteem in their students and clients. A frequent speaker and prolific writer, Julie is also the mother of three twice exceptional children who keep her on her toes and laughing. During today’s show, Julie describes her process to Dr. Dan which includes three parts and a “cycle for success” as well as her P.R.A.I.S.E. method. Here is more information, in her own words from the interview and her website--  Understanding With understanding comes calm. Through the lenses of giftedness and distractibility, I will help you understand your child’s perplexing behaviors, complicated feelings and challenging attitudes and the responses of others toward them... When we understand why our children feel what they feel we can respond to their behavior in a calm and productive way.  Strategies Once we understand why your child reacts, behaves and feels the way he does, we can calmly create strategies to redirect or diffuse his behavior and help bring out the best in him so he may successfully reach his potential. We will fill your toolbox with ways to avoid negative reactions, encourage responsibility, and increase your child’s self-awareness and self esteem.  Implement/Advocate How will these strategies actually happen at home, in the classroom and out in the world? The success of implementation is planning ahead. Along with an implementation plan, we advise parents on how to advocate with necessary professionals: teachers, administrators, coaches and others so parents create a mutually supportive team without creating a defensive atmosphere. The goal is to form a partnership where parents and professionals gain mutual benefits from sharing information, techniques, and have a respectful back and forth about the best way to help your child thrive.  Julie serves as Secretary on the Maryland Superintendent’s Gifted and Talented Advisory Council and is on the Advisory Council for “The G Word” movie. Julie is the SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) Maryland liaison, a SENG Model Parent Group (SMPG) trained facilitator and on the Simultaneous Supports committee for the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). She is trained in a suite of tools “Putting the Person into Personalized Learning” through the 2e Center in Studio City, Ca. Julie’s work has changed the lives of many children and families.  For more information listeners can visit 2Daysof2e.com and www.WithUnderstandingComesCalm.com. Watch this free video to learn more about Dr. Dan and Parent Footprint Awareness Training®.

This week on Embracing Intensity, I head to the SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) conference in San Diego! I also discuss what's coming up in the next couple of months. In this episode, I share: An overview of my upcoming talk, which I will share on a call in August. Topics for the next two group calls for Patrons. Why next week's interview episode is notable.