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Advanced Minds, Unique Challenges: Therapeutic Approaches for Gifted Children

Gifted children often present with complex needs that are misunderstood or misdiagnosed. In this continuing education episode, Curt and Katie explore how asynchronous development, emotional intensity, and cognitive complexity show up in the therapy room—and what therapists need to build effective therapeutic alliances. They highlight key research, therapist characteristics that support clinical success, and how to work with masking, perfectionism, and challenging behaviors without pathologizing giftedness.

Key Takeaways:

  • Giftedness includes uneven cognitive, emotional, and social development

  • Misdiagnosis and masking are common

  • Therapist flexibility, intensity, and curiosity matter more than techniques

  • Gifted children often resist therapy when they feel misunderstood

  • Parents may need education and validation around giftedness

About Our Hosts:
Curt Widhalm, LMFT – www.curtwidhalm.com
Katie Vernoy, LMFT – www.katievernoy.com

CE Available for this Episode
To earn 1 CE unit, visit moderntherapistcommunity.com

More info and full show notes at mtsgpodcast.com
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Creative Credits:
Voice Over by DW McCann – facebook.com/McCannDW
Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano – groomsymusic.com

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