Description
In “Idealism and Depression,” Lori Comallie-Caplan discusses the serious issue of depression in gifted students. Many children experience depression, but what are the unique struggles observed in gifted adolescents? Asynchronous development, social isolation, and existential depression are just a few of the risk factors. Although gifted students are vulnerable to depression, due to their high expectations and idealism, you will find that their strengths can be tapped to help them move toward hope and optimism.
In this 1-hour course, you will be equipped to:
- Understand the unique reasons that gifted students struggle with depression
- Discover how existential depression affects gifted adolescents and its relation to Dabrowski’s Developmental Levels
- Identify the warning signs of depression in gifted students
- Learn four strategies for dealing with depression
Katelyn – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
It was meaningful.
Ashley – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Good.
Kevin – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I thought they did a very in depth job of educating others on a tough topic.
Alejandra – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I could not hear her most of the time. Very interesting content.
Angela – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
It wasn’t loud enough.
Jaime – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Good delivery. Very knowledgeable.
Victoria – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I truly enjoyed this chapter! It reminded that I need to be on the look out for changes in behavior
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Marisela – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Good information to deal with depression and idealism in gifted students.
Adriana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This is a necessary lesson in dealing with growing mental health issues of students.
Brett – CHISUM ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Stefanie – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Thoughtful and engaging.
Melissa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting information. Teacher friendly explanations that can be related to.
jami – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I learned a lot about dealing with students who may have depression. I feel better equiped.
JUAN – GOOSE CREEK CISD (verified owner) –
I liked it.
Luis – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
good
Susan – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Carolyn – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This was very eye-opening and useful when dealing with my students
Nora – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Beverly – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
This is a very interesting course. I don’t recall ever hearing of existential depression before. But, it makes perfect sense. The presentation is excellent.
Monica – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Some of the notes were too small to read. Ideas were useful though.
Elizabeth – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course.
Alexa – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
I learned a lot!
Kaci – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Great topic!
Nancy – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
The information and strategies in this section are important and relevant!
Stephanie – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Audio was super poor. Hard to hear. Constantly had to go to transcript to know what she was saying.
Deanna – GOOSE CREEK CISD (verified owner) –
Interesting and eye-opening training
Kaniesha – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Eye-opening information
Caroline – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This course was able to explain how gifted students could feel depression, what to look out for if they are depressed, how to help if they are depressed, and factors that caused them to feel depressed.
Prisma – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
great information
Windy – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
The presenter has a very nice tone. I have had similar trainings, but this is the first time I have heard of existential depression. Good information.
Beth – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I love that this course focuses on guarding the mental and physical health of gifted students.
Dellanie – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I thought that it would have been easier to follow her lecture if the slides had been up the entire time, instead of switching back and forth between them and her giving the lecture.
Erin – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Very eye opening
Bernadette – NEW LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It was very informational.
Candice – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
Better understanding if gifted isolation
Samantha – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Good course with interesting points
Jyotsna – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
The difference between going through “Crisis” and “Depression”
Keith – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Good ideas given
Michael – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It wsa useful to my situation.
gary – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
I learned a lot about paying attention to students who might be depressed, such as :
1) Do not isolate the student. Possibly encourage them to speak to others.
2) Pay attention to the warning signs of Depression.
3) Listen, Listen, Listen
4) Accept the Concerns. (Don’t blow them off.)
5) Educate Yourself.
6) Invite the person to meditate, commune with Nature, or take a breather / even just take a walk to get water.
7) Encourage them to build a personal philosophy of life.
Keri – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
concise and to the point
Carolina – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning the material in this course.
Rachel – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This course was helpful to me by giving me more information on risk factors or depression and how I may be able to spot depression in my gifted and talented students.
Rebekah – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Diana – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Great information on how to determine when student is crying out for help.
Roberto – YSLETA ISD (verified owner) –
Great presentation
Samantha – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
This course was very helpful!
Robert – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Great and very informative
Meridee – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Good insight!
Colleen – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
complicated, but enlightening!