De-Escalating: Helping Gifted Children Identify Their Emotions and Regain Control
Teacher describes a de-escalation approach for gifted children using a “new thinking” strategy. In an example, a student devastated for missing math competition is heard, validated, and guided to reframe the situation, rehearse skills, and plan support. The goal is helping students process emotions and develop lasting self-regulation.
Not Loud, But Proud: How Giftedness, Creativity, and Introversion Helped Me Find My Way
A personal essay tracing introversion from childhood to adulthood. The author describes retreating into imagination, feeling misunderstood in school, and later finding community through writing. Over time shyness becomes a source of strength as quiet friendships and shared creative rituals reveal belonging and pride in being introverted.