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3.3.8 Survival Mode: Trauma-Informed Practices for Gifted Students
Trauma-informed practices are necessary to help support learners achieve their potential. In addition to major traumatic incidents, smaller events like divorce, poverty, or ongoing bullying can cause a trauma response. How does trauma impact gifted individuals? What risk factors does being gifted carry with it related to trauma? This session will address these questions and how you can use the strengths of gifted students to manage the effects of trauma.
Author(s):
Emily Kircher-Morris
emily@unlimitedpotentialstl.com
Mind Matters Podcast
United States
Emily is a mental health counselor in private practice specializing in the needs of high-ability and 2e people. She also hosts the podcast "Mind Matters," which focuses on the development of gifted people through the lifespan. Prior to entering private practice, Emily worked in public schools as a teacher of gifted and school counselor.