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Emotional Intensity in Gifted Children

Published: March 6, 2018, 2:28 p.m.

Does emotional intensity go hand-in-hand with giftedness? Meghan Barlow, PhD, of Meghan Barlow and Associates, will discuss why gifted children may have more extreme emotional reactions, explosions, and anxieties. Dr. Barlow will provide a perspective to help families understand how their child's intensities can be framed as strengths and she will also provide tips on how families can prevent power struggles and support their child in learning to manage their emotions.