I like how you teach describe the intensity of your emotions like different colored flags flying on a beach. Also, I like how the part about does the color of your flag match what’s actually happening on the beach helps refocus. Attendee CAGT 2016
What color flag
Thank you again for all of your amazing insights and strategies that I’m finding myself using daily.
CASIGY Social-Emotional ACES participant
Abnormal circumstances go with abnormal feelings is the best. I also like gripping something and letting it go to help letting go of emotions. SE, GT Educator. SENG Conference 2015.
Abnormal feelings
Reassuring to know we heal naturally. Great explanations. Concrete tools to employ. Your perspective is helpful. ES. GT adult. SENG Conference 2015.
Reassuring
I like the reflective tools – they will help me help my students emotionally. Attendee CAGT 2016
Reflective tools
I don’t feel so hurt and angry all the time.
13 year old gifted boy
I like how you bring in the Hero’s Journey and how gifted students’ differences are an invitation to this inner adventure. I want to learn more in how to help GT students understand this too. Attendee CAGT 2016
Hero's journey
Great analogies of the ocean and emotions. “Real” conversation. I can SO relate. BS, teacher.
Great analogies
There’s much less negative self-talk than before, after just a few weeks.
Mom of 7 year old highly sensitive girl
I especially liked the solutions you gave in your presentation. TS
Solutions