Your metaphors are a wonderful way to create and construct meaning. I love the Tune in Tool and waves as a way to monitor the level of emotions. Attendee CAGT 2016
Metaphors
I like how you equate core physical strength to core emotional strength and show us some ways to develop the emotional core strength! Attendee CAGT 2016
Core Emotional Strength
I like how you showed us Jung’s approach and how it means that many gifted have a need to develop personally to a deeper, higher level, and that problems are an “invitation to grow and develop further”. Attendee, CAGT 2016
Jung's approach
This helps me feel better – a lot.
10 year old gifted girl. (Ditto for 9 year old gifted boy. And also a 9 year old highly sensitive girl.)
I like your acronym of CASIGY to describe gifted characteristics quickly. Attendee CAGT 2016
CASIGYs
Great coping skills and still more coping skills! Your understanding is the best. BB. GT educator, GT adult, GT parent. SENG Conference 2015.
Understanding & Coping skills
I’m happy about Sharon’s ability to connect with my 17 year old highly sensitive daughter! She was excited to get to go again!
Sharon connects with teen
I don’t feel so hurt and angry all the time.
13 year old gifted boy
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 for writing this Sharon. It is beautiful and came at just the right time for me. I appreciate the time, effort and insight it took to write and share. God bless.[ emailed 3-24-17 RE: How to Spring Into Life When Change Isn’t Easy]
Beautiful, thank you
