Author: Stephen Chou

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Stephen Chou

Stephen H. Chou, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in his private practice and a supervising clinical psychologist and the Director of Training at the Summit Center within the San Francisco Bay Area. Dr. Chou is also an adjunct professor at Alliant International University – California School of Professional Psychology. Prior to joining the Summit Center, Dr. Chou was a supervising clinical psychologist at the Chinatown Child Development Center through the Department of Public Health with the City and County of San Francisco and the executive director of the Big Sibling Program. Dr. Chou practices and teaches from a developmental, strengths-based, and multicultural stance through the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and families. He has broad-ranging specialties with child and family and multicultural and community psychologies and particularly with gifted, talented, and 2e children and families. Dr. Chou also presents at state, national, and international conferences on a variety of topics in giftedness and is a SENG Board Member.
SENG Director's Corner
Stephen Chou

Director’s Corner: The Psychosocial Development of Gifted Children

Gifted children often succeed early, developing strong identities tied to achievement. Yet many face socioemotional challenges—perfectionism, underachievement, depression, and identity crises—because unresolved psychosocial stages can intensify shame, guilt, and inferiority. Caregivers must support balanced emotional development to foster resilience, empathy, and well-rounded identities.

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100 Words of Wisdom
Stephen Chou

100 Words of Wisdom: Stephen Chou

Benjamin Franklin’s quote highlights that children learn by example: teach through action rather than words. Parents should nurture their own well-being, find balance, and model happiness so children can develop into well-adjusted, joyful individuals. This short reflection encourages caregivers to prioritize self-care and mindful parenting to foster emotional growth.

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