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Dr. Patty Gently
Dec 20, 20242 min read
Bloomers Gifted and 2e Adults: How It Came to Be
Recently, I posed the question: why are we called Bloomers? The responses were as varied as they were delightful
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Dr. Patty Gently
Dec 3, 202410 min read
Decoding Dysautonomia: A Symphony of DYSregulation in the Body
Each system in the body’s orchestra plays a critical role, and even when the conductor falters, balance and harmony can still be pursued.
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Dr. Patty Gently
Oct 1, 20248 min read
Giftedness and High IQ: What We Need to Know (and Understand)
There is undoubtedly an overlap between giftedness and high IQ.
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Miranda Merrell
Sep 23, 20243 min read
The Complexity of Parenting Neurodivergent, Gifted, and 2e Children: Why Traditional Advice Doesn’t Work
It’s about tuning in to your child’s world and making sure they feel like they belong in it.
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Nefrit El-Or
Jul 19, 20243 min read
Trailblazer: An Anthem of Authenticity
Do not apologize for your intensities. For your fears. You are big. And lush. And multilayered. Like a Duff Goldman birthday cake.
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Marni Kammersell
Mar 18, 20244 min read
About PDA: A Response Blog from Marni
By Marni Kammersell on March 18, 2024 Marni Kammersell is a neurodivergent educator who helps families create neuro-affirming family and...
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Dr. Patty Gently
Feb 13, 20244 min read
Twice-Exceptional (2e) Means What???
Well, the concept of twice-exceptionality dates back to the 1970s when 2e students and individuals were recognized as “gifted handicapped”
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Dr. Patty Gently
Dec 8, 20236 min read
Dimensions of Giftedness
By Dr. Patty Williams on December 8, 2023 Bright Insight Support Network founder and president Dr. Patty Williams is a trauma therapist...
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Dr. Patty Gently
Nov 4, 20234 min read
Creating the Safe Space (Part One)
The topic of safety is a common enough one, particularly in current sociopolitical climates that feed the marginalization and othering.
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Dr. Patty Gently
Sep 3, 20235 min read
Battling the Impostor
By Dr. Patty Williams on September 3, 2023 Bright Insight Support Network founder and president Dr. Patty Williams is a trauma therapist...
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Dr. Patty Gently
Aug 17, 20233 min read
School and Our Mama Bear Battles
By Dr. Patty Williams on August 17, 2023 Bright Insight Support Network founder and president Dr. Patty Williams is a trauma therapist...
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Dr. Patty Gently
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Trauma Manifestations Among Gifted (Q & A)
By Dr. Patty Williams on August 8, 2023 Bright Insight Support Network founder and president Dr. Patty Williams is a trauma therapist and...
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Dr. Patty Gently
Jul 28, 20233 min read
Difficult Gift of the Genie Durak
By Dr. Patty Williams on July 28, 2023 BISN founder and president Dr. Patty Williams is a trauma therapist who specializes in EMDR,...
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Dr. Patty Gently
Jul 24, 20233 min read
Sobbing at SENG
By Dr. Patty Gently (Williams) on July 24, 2023 BISN founder and president Dr. Patty Williams is a trauma therapist who specializes in...
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Lacey Vasquez
May 30, 20232 min read
Finding Out I'm Gifted
By Lacey Vasquez on May 30, 2023 Guest Blogger Lacey Vasquez, a compassionate multipotentialite and freelance writer, holds a Psychology...
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Dr. Patty Gently
Apr 21, 20222 min read
Neurodiversity
By Dr. Patty Williams on April 21, 2018 BISN founder and president Dr. Patty Williams is a trauma therapist who specializes in EMDR,...
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Dr. Patty Gently
Sep 8, 20181 min read
Gifted Compensation
By Dr. Patty Williams on September 8, 2018 BISN founder and president Dr. Patty Williams is a trauma therapist who specializes in EMDR,...
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Dr. Patty Gently
Aug 18, 20182 min read
Bright Insight- What is it All About?
By Dr. Patty Williams on August 18, 2018 BISN founder and president Dr. Patty Williams is a trauma therapist who specializes in EMDR,...
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