Taming The Worry Monster - Anxiety In Gifted Children SD
Dr. Dan Peters, co-author of the book Raising Creative Kids, gives practical and effective techniques for managing and overcoming anxiety. Peters’ 90 minute presentation for Boulder Valley Gifted and Talented, "Taming the Worry Monster: Anxiety In Gifted Children", shows how gifted learners are often vulnerable to, and impacted by, anxiety, worrying, obsessing, perfectionism, and social and generalized anxiety. Along with this BVGT presentation, Peters also talked with counselors and TAG advisors in the Boulder Valley School District. This presentation, “Taming The Worry Monster”, is copyrighted by Dan Peters, PhD and used here by permission.
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Dr. Peters, what an awesome presentation! A “dorky little worry monster” is the best way for me to think of my irrational fears and anxieties. I have high-functioning autism. A good friend of mine from TAG sent me this video in hopes that it would help me deal with my OCD and anxiety issues. Interestingly enough, my worry monster causes me to worry about things from the past, in addition to the future. For instance, I think “oh my gosh, what if this had gone inaccurately?” Or, “what if my timing with something had been off, what then??”-even if I had been successful on something. Dilemmas in general are another big causal factor of worry for me. In addition to some of your coping strategies you listed, I have also done guided meditation/visualizations on KZread. They have really helped me along. Thanks again!
This talk was perfect! This is by far the most useful video on managing anxiety that I've ever come across. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you; you are sooo helpful and love your style and energy!
Thank you ❤.
Already, right from the get go, I want to ask - why is the anxiety something to 'get rid of'? My journey has led me to pay ATTENTION to the anxiety and unpack it. Anxiety isn't always an IRRATIONAL fear. Especially not for gifted children. They have considered so much more than a neurotypical person. I think this subject is a great simple generalisation, but I'm not sure if it's suited for gifted children.
@Deb11-11
4 жыл бұрын
It becomes necessary when it has engulfed your life. I believe it has a function when you can respond properly without getting overwhelmed. However, it can paralyze some and cause severe suffering. True story. PS. My amygdala is exhausted.
@MountainMaid238
4 жыл бұрын
@@Deb11-11 I think if it's reached the stage of 'engulfing', then when did the unpacking occur? Early warning signs acted upon sooner with tools will ease ones anxiety before becoming overwhelmed. This is both developmental and behavioral.
@alexdiaz4296
11 ай бұрын
@@MountainMaid238true
The part about if you don’t do exceptionally well with new things you must be stupid really got to me. That would be what teachers would say when I was a child , along with giftedness isn’t real. It was back and forth with is giftedness real or not real and is everyone gifted and therefore no one is.
"The odds are good, but the goods are odd."