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Sunday, February 23 • 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Giftedness and Managing Anxiety

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Research has shown that gifted individuals have higher emotional sensitivity, coupled with a heightened level of analytical thinking. The combination of increased sensitivity and analysis can result in greater anxiety. This presentation will describe the conditions that can predispose a gifted individual to intense anxiety. As well as methods for reducing and managing anxiety for a more serene life.
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Dr. Cynthia Geary

Professor, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Dr. Geary has cultivated an understanding of gifted individuals over the past twelve years. She has created course work in Teacher Credentialing Programs designed to prepare future teachers to work successfully with gifted students, and to understand their unique socio-emotional makeup... Read More →

Sunday February 23, 2020 12:00pm - 12:45pm PST
Smoketree D
  Affective Development: Social & Emotional, Giftedness: Characteristics/Behaviors/Identification