Paula Prober's Blog, page 27
June 25, 2019
Childhood Trauma, Psychotherapy, Courage, and Your Gifted Self
You are in therapy. Grieving for your little child self. The one who thought it was her fault that her father was so angry. That her mother spent hours alone in a dark room. The curious child who was bullied … Continue reading →
June 20, 2019
Just Released! Journey Into Your Rainforest Mind: A Field Guide for Gifted Adults and Teens…
It is finally here! The book you have been waiting for! The best of my blog (2014-2018) all organized into a sweet little field guide that you can carry with you in times of stress, despair, and boredom. A book … Continue reading →
June 13, 2019
The Lonely World of the Gifted Adult — Too Smart, Too Sensitive, Too Emotional, Too Curious
It is part of the mythology of giftedness that super smart people have it made. That they are successful, rich, and appreciated for their cleverness. That they don’t really need much companionship because they are totally content in their labs … Continue reading →
June 3, 2019
New Book Coming Soon! More Guidance for Your Overthinking, Sensitive, Curious, Gifted Self
My next book is almost here! What? A new book? What’s it about? you might ask. Well. This one came from you. You have asked that my blog to be turned into a book. You have wanted my posts to be … Continue reading →
May 27, 2019
“Beam Me Up, Scotty.” Social Responsibility and Your Super Smart, Sensitive Soul
Remember this from Star Trek? “Beam me up, Scotty.” Sometimes don’t you just want to be beamed up? Me, too. Why? Super Sensitivity. Extreme Empathy. Pressure. Expectations. Overthinking. Perfectionism. Intuition. Loneliness. Social responsibility. Bad Hair Days. Not to mention childhood trauma. … Continue reading →
May 13, 2019
Managing Your Young Gifted Child’s (And Your) Emotional Intensity
You would think that a super smart person would be cool, calm, and collected. Capable of handling emotion when it infrequently and inconveniently trickled out. Analytically above the fray. Lost in thought about bosons, quarks, and string theory. Logical. Not … Continue reading →
May 2, 2019
You Are Not Complaining. Being Gifted is a Gift. But It Can Also Be Terribly Lonely.
You are not complaining. You are not saying it is awful to be a very smart person. Advanced intelligence is a fine thing. You know this. You are grateful for it. Being gifted is, well, a gift. It’s just that, … Continue reading →
April 15, 2019
Self-Help for the Super Smart, Persnickety Perfectionist
I know you. You are a deep thinker. Introspective. You seek growth, healing, and self-actualization. It is important for you to live a meaningful life and to contribute something to make the world better. You have strong perfectionist tendencies. Some … Continue reading →
March 28, 2019
Resources for Building a Better World and Finding Your Purpose(s)
“…It was so humbling to acknowledge that as humans, we all seem to share the wound of not having felt loved just as we are! …Our deepest wounds call out to be faced, felt, made peace with, tenderly held and … Continue reading →
March 18, 2019
My Book is Getting a New Look — Coming Soon!
My book cover is getting an upgrade. The content will be the same but my book will now have a fabulous cover, too. (designed by Claire Flint Last of Luminare Press here in Eugene, Oregon) When it’s available for purchase, … Continue reading →
