InterGifted emerged from the need for social spaces and support designed specifically for and by gifted people. Connecting with and being supported by people who understand their unique mind and way of thinking and being is essential for personal growth and thriving. Since 2015, they have been building international gifted community, as well as online assessment, personal development, education, coaching, and professional training opportunities, created specifically for dedicated, conscientious gifted people and professionals who support them. They are based in Switzerland, with coaches and members throughout the world.
Linda Powers-Leviton specializes in counseling for the gifted. She has her own psychotherapy private practice in addition to working at the West Coast Office of the Gifted Development Center. Her expertise with the gifted population (particularly the twice exceptional–those who also have learning or emotional challenges) has prepared her to offer a uniquely specialized program to address the particular needs of this community. She offers services by phone or email in addition to in person appointments.
Gifted Together is a group of collaborative therapists who work together to provide wrap around care to gifted and twice-exceptional individuals and families.
Seattle Relationship Therapy offers Twice-Exceptional Parent Support Groups, Gifted Parent Workshops, and personalized therapy for individuals and families. Anne is a certified SENG (supporting emotional needs of the gifted) model parent support group facilitator and can also offer online therapy appointments to non-local families in need.
Dr. Paula Wilkes, Ph.D is a Coach for Gifted Children and Adults at the Summit Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Wilkes provides cognitive coaching, counseling, and consultation for parents and students on gifted and “twice-exceptional” issues (including sensitivity and intensity). In addition, she is a coach for gifted and twice-exceptional adults.
When it comes to change, it’s more than “normal” for us to wander, worry, and feel a little unsure during these times. The “Finding Your Path” series was created to tackle the transitions of youth, when we need that little bit of extra help. They target specific transitions: finishing high school, starting high school, and starting big school.
Gifted Resource Council’s mission is to bring together the resources of the community, the schools and parents to help bright and talented children achieve their potential. GRC grew into an organization that serves the St. Louis community with three major programs: Academic Challenge Cup (friendly competitions in the areas of math, language skills and creative problem solving), Saturday Learning Labs and Summer Academies.
Talent Development Institute (TDI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and enriching the lives of gifted children and their families in Vermont and beyond. They strive to provide unforgettable experiences and valuable assistance to facilitate the growth of gifted and talent children, both as learners and as people. In addition, they advocate for gifted youth in Vermont and provide leadership in gifted education.
Their central focus is the TDI Summer Camp, a pair of week-long programs where campers will find enriching educational opportunities, exciting and engaging activities, an inclusive community of peers, and so much more. They will find new passions, develop learning and social skills, create life-long friendships, and have a lot of fun along the way!
The Green Mountain Center for Gifted Education (GMCGE), the parent organization of the Talent Development Institute, is a 501(c)3 registered non-profit whose mission is affirming, educating, and supporting gifted youth and their families.
With Understanding Comes Calm is an organization whose mission is to empower parents, educators and professionals to bring out the best and raise self esteem in their children, students, clients, and themselves through education, tailor made strategies, and advocacy training. Founder, Julie Skolnick, passionately guides parents of gifted and distractible children, mentors 2e adults, and collaborates with and advises educators and professionals on bringing out the best and raising self-esteem in their students and clients.