Christine Fonseca

Emily Kircher-Morris, an advocate for gifted students' emotional needs, joins Christine Fonseca, a licensed educational psychologist and author, to discuss the emotional intensity experienced by gifted individuals. They delve into the unique processing of emotions among the gifted and the concept of overexcitabilities. Emphasizing the importance of accepting these traits, they argue against pathologizing giftedness and advocate for creating supportive learning environments. The conversation highlights the value of embracing discomfort on the journey to personal growth.