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Therapy for Gifted Adults

Therapy for Gifted Adults - Sue Mahony, PhD

When looking for therapy for gifted adults, at the very least, you need a therapist who knows what giftedness is. You need someone who knows the kind of mind you…

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Depression In Gifted Adults

Depression In Gifted Adults

Depression in gifted adults is incredibly common. In fact, some of us wonder whether it’s possible to be happy, given our intelligence. It seems insurmountable. But it doesn’t have to…

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Geek rage

If you know me, it'll be no surprise to you that I get cross about things. Ranty, on occasion. Downright furious, too. Being angry is, in essence, "I don't want"…

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Is ‘gifted’ a euphemism?

As much as 'gifted' means good things, it also implies not so good things. The autistic savant is highly gifted in one skill or trait, but may perform well below…

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Intensity, intensity, intensity

"Oh my God, you're just so intense!" "You're too full on!" "Enough already, can't you tone it down?!" "Take it easy, you'll give yourself a heart attack!"   Recognise this?…

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Intuition and geekery

Over the years, I've met many geeks. Engineer geeks. Software geeks. Science geeks. Maths geeks. Artist geeks. Most of them are intuitive - whether they know it or not, whether…

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How to kill your intuition

Killing your intuition may not be top of your to do list, at least not consciously. But many intuitively sensitive people unconsciously kill off their intuition: it's "easier" to not…

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