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The companion website to the book, How Does Your Engine Run? A Leader's Guide to the Alert Program for Self-Regulation (Williams & Shellenberger, 1996), describes an innovative program that supports children, teachers, parents, and therapists to choose appropriate strategies to change or maintain states of alertness. Although this program initially was intended for children with attention and learning difficulties, ages 8-12, it has been adapted for preschool through adult and for a variety of disabilities.
http://www.alertprogram.com/
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This article by Andrew S. Mahoney discusses the topic of suicide and lists out some of the signals of suicide. "When discussing the topic of suicide among the gifted population, one runs into the same divergent, often unexplainable, ambiguity associated with this special population. Though there is no conclusive evidence that the gifted are more prone to suicide than the non-gifted (Delisle, 1986), suicide among the gifted is a serious issue."
http://www.counselingthegifted.com/articles/giftedsuicide.html
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"Bullystoppers.com is a bullying information and reporting website developed and maintained by Tom Letson, MA LPC LCADC, a NJ Public Middle School Student Assistance Coordinator. Tom's mission is to provide guidance and consultation to school districts in implementing anonymous reporting methods for students to safely inform staff about bullying, bias and hazing occurring at school."
http://www.bullystoppers.com/
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This article by Andrew S. Mahoney, M.S., L.P.C., L.M.F.T., discusses the Four Stages of the Awareness Model:
- Awareness
- Acknowledgment
- Appreciation
- Acceptance
http://www.counselingthegifted.com/articles/awareness.html
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This article discusses challenges to adjustment and coping strategies. The adjustment section discusses ownership, dissonance, taking risks, competing expectations, and more.
http://www.ericdigests.org/pre-9216/adjust.htm
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This article offers an overview of what stress is; how a gifted student experiences stress (causes and results); and offers suggestions on managing stress. It also contains a checklist to assist a teacher or parent in identifying "burnout" in a gifted child. The suggestions for stress management include both those an outsider, such as a parent or teacher, might incorporate, as well as specific suggestions for the gifted child to employ.
http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/stress_management.html
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This article is excerpted/modified from the book How the Best Handle Stress by Dr. Ronald L. Rubenzer, Ed.D, MA, M.Ph, MSE. "Top test performance requires developing three different types of smartness, tapping into different "brain-domains": Students must be - Fact-Smart (leftbrain); Test-Smart (Left & Right-Brain); and Stress-Smart (Right-Brain)."
http://www.drrubenzer.com/Testips.pdf
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This website is parent-driven. Utilizing both professional literature and our personal experiences, this site has been designed to provide education and support for parents and professionals involved in the care of inflexible-explosive kids. The idea for the site grew out of a small parent support group, which recognized the need to make available information we have gathered, exchange ideas, and provide support to a larger arena of parents and professionals. Our goal is to improve the understanding of these youngsters and increase awaren...
http://www.explosivekids.org/mission.html
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How can parents, teachers, and counselors reduce this stress? Help is on the way. This article by Rita Richardson gives some insight on what you can do. It's important to remember that "gifted students, although bright, aren't mind readers. They have the facts, and lots of them, but need the accumulated wisdom and loving guidance of parents who care."
http://www.familyeducation.com/article/0,1120,59-375,00.html
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Educators and parents must turn their attention to the emotional and social needs of gifted and talented youngsters. It is important to remember that some youngsters may be at risk for depression or suicide. This article quotes some rather shocking figures on the rise of adolescent suicide rates within the gifted population. The article outlines the risk factors and vulnerabilities of gifted students and suggests ways parents and educators can work to prevent such tragedies.
http://www.sp.uconn.edu/~nrcgt/news/spring01/sprng012.html
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This article hosted on the Hyper-Parenting.com, is authored by Jan Dehner and covers the topic of children's hectic schedules. She reveals that according to a recent to a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics, over-scheduling can lead to increased stress, anxiety and physical ailments.
http://www.hyper-parenting.com/sioux.htm
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This book from Leonora Cohen and Dr. Frydenberg is the most comprehensive, up-to-date guide for gifted kids, their parents and teachers. There are seperate sections designed specifically for students, parents and teachers. Cohen helps define capable kids and shows how to develop coping strategies.
http://www.prufrock.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=599
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When life is very stressful, it can feel as if you're in a jungle with lots of dangerous tigers—ferocious, hungry, invisible tigers, quietly stalking you. Written especially for teens who are overwhelmed, frustrated, tired. A best-seller, it covers everything from being assertive to building relationships, taking risks, making decisions, staying healthy, dealing with fears, using positive self-talk, and growing a funny bone. Adults who work with teens may find this book a valuable resource for helping their students understand stress.
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Winner of the National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA) Honors recipient for ages 6+, this book by Janet S. Fox and Pamela Espeland, is full of you-can-do-it ways for your child to manage his desk, locker, backpack and other major messes. Find out how your son/daughter can be organized with less stress and more success.
http://www.freespirit.com/catalog/item_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=421
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Busy moms and teachers will relate to these comical drawings by Jean Watt about the stresses, worries, frustrations, and ironies they experience everyday.
http://giftedbooks.com/productdetails.asp?id=64
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In this book, Naomi Drew presents the same action plan for parents that she developed for the classroom. Hands-on examples and testimonials give the reader such techniques as: Active listening - five simple principles that foster understanding and self-esteem; Resolving conflicts - six steps for turning tears and frustration into win/win outcomes; and, An "on-the-spot" tool to reclaim calmness instantly.
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Scott Cooper helps parents teach kids how to speak up for themselves more assertively, gently, and effectively. Each chapter, based on the characteristics of a particular bird, uses a wealth of examples and imaginative exercises to give kids the confidence to speak truth to power.
http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780812932409&view=excerpt
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This book, by author S. Covey is recommended for ages 13 and up. Based on his father's bestselling "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", Sean Covey applies the same principles to teens, using a vivacious, entertaining style. To keep it fun, Covey writes, he "stuffed it full of cartoons, clever ideas, great quotes, and incredible stories about real teens from all over the world... along with a few other surprises." Did he ever! Flip open to any page and become instantly absorbed in real-life stories of teens who have overcome obstacles to ...
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The Optimistic Child offers parents and teachers the tools developed in Seligman's study of childhood depression to teach children of all ages life skills that transform helplessness into mastery and bolster self-esteem. Learning optimism not only reduces the risk of depression but also boosts performance in school, improved health, and provides children with the self-reliance they need as they approach adolescence and adulthood.
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The purpose of this book is to prepare children to make decisions and resolve conflicts before the need arises. The basic premises of the book explains that children are responsible for their lives, can control their lives by making choices, better choices mean better lives, and you can learn to make wise choices. The dilemmas are real, everyday choices children must make.
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"In their second book together, Jim Delisle and Judy Galbraith explain what giftedness means, how gifted kids are identified, and how we might improve the identification process. Then they take a close-up look at gifted kids from the inside out—their social and emotional needs. Topics include self-image and self-esteem, perfectionism, multipotential, depression, feelings of “differentness,” and stress. The authors suggest ways to help gifted underachievers and those who are bored in school, and ways to encourage healthy relationships with frien...
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Dr. Jill Ammon-Wexler discusses how to achieve your goals through a five step process. By knowing exactly what your goal is, be willing to pay the "entry fee", focusing on your goal every day, being passionate, and taking consistent action, you can achieve anything.
http://talentdevelop.com/articles/5Steps.html
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Dr. Margaret Paul discusses the individuals need to constantly achieve perfectionism. She identifies the process and addiction to perfectionism and how to control it.
http://talentdevelop.com/articles/ATP.html
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Adam Eason discusses how one can learn to understand their feelings and how to deal with them. He gives techniques on how to embrace unwanted feelings brought on by stress, overachievement, and anxiety. Eason emphasizes how to let them go and obtain mental health.
http://talentdevelop.com/articles/FTFADEI.html
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Po Bronson discusses how parents unknowingly add pressure to their children. Too much encouragement can create fear in trying new things due to the possibility of failure. A new study from the New York public-school system strongly suggests giving kids the label of “smart” does not prevent them from underperforming. It might actually be causing it.
http://talentdevelop.com/articles/HNTTTYK.html
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In this 45 minute video, James Webb, Ph.D. describes the traits, common behaviors and challenges for gifted children from preschool through adolescence. As they enter school, gifted children are often criticized for their charactisics. Dr. Webb discusses ways to help and nurture gifted children as they grow.
http://www.giftedbooks.com/products.asp#D
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