Paula Prober's Blog, page 20
July 27, 2021
Two Remedies For Your Existential Angst
When I feel overwhelmed by the local and international news and anxious over the climate crisis, one of my solutions is to buy more books. And get more therapies. (And write another blog post.) I spend money on books and … Continue reading →
July 15, 2021
The Ramifications Of Any Single Thought Are Endless — The Intensity Of Giftedness
One of the painful struggles I see in gifted adults is that in many, perhaps most, situations, they are not free to be fully themselves. For lots of reasons. It is the nature of giftedness, really, because being fully oneself, … Continue reading →
July 5, 2021
Three Brazilian Psychologists and a North American Talk About Giftedness
I was invited to have a conversation with Giovanna Strobel and her colleagues in Brazil about our work with gifted clients. We found we have so much in common. Whether you have a rainforest mind in N. America or in … Continue reading →
June 28, 2021
When The Tango Dancing Therapist Loved The Nature Obsessed Neighbor-From-Hell
(Note: This is another of my personal musings written so that you might get to know more about me. Enjoy!) He was a die-hard camping, hiking, nature-loving Oregon hippie. He parked his truck on his overgrown lawn. Paraphernalia from … Continue reading →
June 21, 2021
“If I Admit I Am Gifted, I Will Have To Do Something Great” (A Rainforest Mind In Austria)
Has this crossed your mind? If you are gifted, you need to do something great? Create a better world? Well. I am here to tell you that it is sort of true. Sorry. But it does not have to be … Continue reading →
June 11, 2021
Depressed? Anxious? Gifted? Get Yourself Some Intellectual And Creative Stimulation Pronto!
There might be many reasons you are feeling depressed or anxious. So many reasons. From trauma in your childhood to racism, pandemics, losses of loved ones, homophobia, climate change, illness, poverty, corrupt politicians, antisemitism, all of the other isms, and … Continue reading →
June 3, 2021
Gifted Adults Around The World — What Do They Have In Common? Meet Alice In Brazil
The more rainforest-minded souls I meet, the more hope I have for humanity. No matter where in the world they happen to be, I see similar traits. Big-hearted, creative, deep-thinking, sensitive souls. Humans who are so darned smart and who … Continue reading →
May 24, 2021
Are You Ready To Admit You Are Gifted? Yes? What, Then, Are The Benefits?
Many of my clients are still not sure they are gifted. Truth be told, neither am I. So, I am wondering if I explain the reasons you ought to identify as gifted, maybe more of you would be able to … Continue reading →
May 11, 2021
My Quirky Journey From Introverted Psychotherapy Nerd To Introverted Psychotherapist Tango Dancing Blogger Author Nerd
I am an introverted psychotherapy nerd. I know there are other ways to live. But I don’t care. I have been a client in some type of therapy since I turned 31. I have tried it all. Rebirthing. Holotropic breath … Continue reading →
April 29, 2021
You Know You Have A Rainforest Mind When…
There are seventeen unread or partially read books piled next to your bed. And you are browsing on the powells.com website just in case. You have been told that what is obvious to you is not apparent to everyone. Really? … Continue reading →
