The
Gifted
Practice
A Practice Expanding Online Course for Clinicians, Educators, and Coaches
Why This Training Matters
Gifted people need better support from mental health professionals. Many don't get the help they need.
Many Gifted People Are Missed or Mislabeled
Gifted individuals often receive incorrect diagnoses. They may be labeled with anxiety or behavior problems instead of being recognized as gifted.
This happens most often to:
Women and girls
People of color
Those who don't fit typical gifted stereotypes
Twice-Exceptional People Face Extra Challenges
Some people are both gifted and have other conditions like autism or ADHD. These clients need professionals who understand both parts of their experience.
Most training programs don't teach us how to work with these complex cases.
The Research Shows Clear Patterns
Studies show that gifted people have higher rates of:
Depression
Anxiety
Underachievement
Few professionals know how to address these issues or understand why they happen.
What You'll Learn
This training prepares you to work confidently with gifted clients.
Assessment
Skills
You'll learn to
Use and interpret giftedness assessments
Understand what test scores mean for real people
Recognize giftedness in different forms
Identification Across All Groups
You'll discover how to
Spot giftedness in diverse clients
Move beyond outdated stereotypes
Ensure fair identification practices
Complex
Cases
You'll gain skills to
Work with twice-exceptional clients
Tell the difference between giftedness and other conditions
Handle cases where both may be present
Support Across
Ages
You'll understand how to
Help young gifted children
Support gifted teens and adults
Address age-specific needs
Social and Emotional Needs
You'll learn about
Emotional intensity in gifted people
Social challenges they face
How to provide appropriate support
Equity and
Inclusion
You'll explore
Why some groups are underidentified
How to create inclusive assessment practices
Ways to serve all gifted individuals
Complete Course Modules
What Is
Giftedness?
This foundational module covers
Current definitions and research
How giftedness presents in daily life
Common myths and misconceptions
Cultural and individual differences
Alternative Definitions and Measures of Giftedness
Explore beyond traditional approaches
Current definitions and research
How giftedness presents in daily life
Common myths and misconceptions
Cultural and individual differences
Traditional Measurement of Giftedness
This foundational module covers
Current definitions and research
How giftedness presents in daily life
Common myths and misconceptions
Cultural and individual differences
2e and Other Considerations
Navigate complex presentations
Twice-exceptional identification
Giftedness with autism, ADHD, and learning differences
Masking and compensation patterns
Supporting complex profiles
2e and Other Considerations
Address existential themes
Deep thinking in gifted individuals
Existential depression and anxiety
Purpose and meaning-making
Supporting philosophical exploration
Relating to the Gifted Individual
Build therapeutic relationships
Communication strategies
Understanding gifted perspectives
Building trust and rapport
Addressing perfectionism and intensity
Developing the Gifted Practice
Build your specialty
Practice development strategies
Marketing to gifted populations
Creating appropriate services
Professional development paths
Across the
Lifespan
Support at every age (Heavy Focus on Gifted Adults)
Childhood giftedness recognition
Teen identity and social issues
Adult giftedness discovery and support
Career and relationship guidance
Late-identified gifted adults
This comprehensive program serves clinicians, educators, and coaches who want to specialize in giftedness.
What This Means for Your Practice
Serve More People Effectively
Many gifted individuals struggle to find professionals who understand them. You can fill this gap.
Add Valuable Skills
Giftedness training makes you more effective with clients who may seem puzzling or challenging.
Create Positive Change
Help ensure that all gifted people get appropriate support, regardless of their background.
Ready to Build Your Gifted Practice?
Don't let another gifted client leave your practice without the specialized support they need. This comprehensive training gives you the expertise to serve this population effectively from day one.