Author: Paula Prober

Paula Prober

Paula Prober, M.S., M.Ed., is a licensed counselor in private practice in Eugene, Oregon. Over 30 years she has worked with the gifted as a teacher, consultant, and adjunct instructor. She counsels gifted adults and youth, consults with parents, blogs at Your Rainforest Mind, and has a book forthcoming from GHF Press.

Over-excitabilities

100 Words of Wisdom: Paula Prober

People resemble ecosystems—meadows, deserts, oceans, each valuable. Gifted individuals are like rainforests: complex, sensitive, intense, and creative. They can contribute significantly, but require acceptance and encouragement. Instead of cutting them down, we should nurture their curiosity, idealism, sensitivity, and insight to appreciate their lively minds.

Paula Prober February 27, 2015

Adult Giftedness

Counseling Gifted Adults – A Case Study

This case study explores how giftedness affects adults’ emotional, social and occupational lives. Using Susan’s therapy, it highlights common issues—sensitivity, existential depression, perfectionism, multipotentiality, and relationship difficulties—and recommends validation, coping strategies, peer connections, and therapeutic support.

Paula Prober September 15, 2011