Paula Prober's Blog, page 30
August 29, 2018
A Gifted Kid’s Conundrum — Part Two — Anxiety and Perfectionism
You may have read about Ben. He’s the gifted teen who said “I have to know it before I learn it.” He learned to read early. No one taught him. Learning was easy. He knew what they were teaching in … Continue reading →
August 21, 2018
My Life as an Introverted Psychotherapy Nerd
I’m an introverted psychotherapy nerd. I know there are other ways to live. But I don’t care. I’ve been a client in some type of therapy since I turned 31. I’ve tried it all. Rebirthing. Holotropic breath work. Support groups. … Continue reading →
August 9, 2018
What Does Gifted Look Like in My World?
The controversy is intense. How do we explain giftedness? Is it high achievement? Talent? Productivity? Eminence? IQ? Financial success? 4.0 grade point average? 10,000 hours of practice? Nooooooooo. I shriek. Politely. I mean, it might include any of those things. … Continue reading →
July 30, 2018
I Have to Know it Before I Learn It — A Gifted Kid’s Conundrum
My 16-year-old client, I’ll call him Ben, was struggling in school. No one thought he was gifted. His grades were average. He didn’t turn in many assignments. He didn’t get high test scores. He was so anxious, he’d miss many … Continue reading →
July 18, 2018
The Woman Whose Hair Refused To Be Controlled — A Journaling Technique for Self-Discovery
One of my favorite tools for self-acceptance and healing is my trusty journal. I’ve used it for years. It’s how I figure out what’s going on when I’m depressed, anxious, lonely, or craving another hot fudge sundae. I gain insight, … Continue reading →
July 9, 2018
Even Though You’ve Been Told You’re Too Bright, Now is the Time to Shine Your Light
“When you dim your light, the whole world gets darker.” * How do you shine your Light if you’ve been told repeatedly that you shine too bright. That your Light will blind others. That your Light isn’t really Light but … Continue reading →
July 1, 2018
Finding Your Soul’s Mate, Your Authentic Voice, and the Right Hair Products
During tumultuous times, it may be harder to be single. I can attest to this. And I’m a super-introverted, independent type with a sweet gaggle of girlfriends and an Argentine tango habit. But still. No one is tracking my whereabouts. … Continue reading →
June 18, 2018
A Love Letter to You and Your Rainforest Mind
Dear One. Yes, you. With that dazzlingly intense rainforest mind. You have so much Courage. To be here, on this planet, during such tumultuous times. To stay sensitive, empathetic, and compassionate. To perceive and feel the human layers of suffering, … Continue reading →
June 6, 2018
So, You’re Gifted. Who Cares and Why Does it Matter?
It matters. Even if no one else cares. It matters that you know. And that you care. Why? you ask with that quizzical oh-so-disarming look of yours. (Yes, I know that look.) Because, my darling: You will understand that what … Continue reading →
June 1, 2018
Don’t Give Up On Yourself And Your Rainforest Mind
Don’t quit. Don’t stop striving. Don’t stop growing. Don’t stop believing. Don’t give up on yourself. Even if you grew up in a family of chainsaws. Even if you have been told over and over and over that you’re too … Continue reading →
