Emotional intensity in gifted students helping kids cope with explosive feelings

"Teaching children how to manage their intense emotions is one of the most difficult aspects of parenting or educating gifted children. Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students: Helping Kids Cope With Explosive Feelings provides a much-needed resource for parents and educators for understanding of why...

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Main Author: Fonseca, Christine, 1966-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Waco, Texas : Prufrock Press Inc., [2016]
Edition:Second edition.
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Summary:"Teaching children how to manage their intense emotions is one of the most difficult aspects of parenting or educating gifted children. Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students: Helping Kids Cope With Explosive Feelings provides a much-needed resource for parents and educators for understanding of why gifted children are so extreme in their behavior and how to manage the highs and lows that accompany emotional intensity. Presented in an easy-to-read, conversational style, this revised and updated second edition contains additional chapters addressing temperament and personality development, as well as expanded role-plays and strategies designed to show parents and teachers how to interact and guide gifted children in a way that teaches them how to recognize, monitor, and adjust their behavior. Updated resources and worksheets make this practical resource a must-read for anyone wishing to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of gifted children."--Publisher's website.
Physical Description:xiii, 217 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781618214577
1618214578
Author Notes:Relying on her expertise as a school psychologist, Christine Fonseca has been a resource to parents and educators for understanding the social and emotional needs of gifted children. She holds a masters degree in school psychology and has served as a school psychologist, speaker, consultant, parenting coach, and trainer. Currently, Christine conducts trainings for parents and educators in the Southern California area, where she lives with her husband and precocious gifted daughters.