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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

Dr. Patty Gently
Dec 20, 20242 min read
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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.

Dr. Patty Gently
Dec 4, 202410 min read
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Giftedness and High IQ: What We Need to Know (and Understand)
There is undoubtedly an overlap between giftedness and high IQ.

Dr. Patty Gently
Oct 1, 20248 min read
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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.

Miranda Merrell
Sep 24, 20243 min read
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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.

Nefrit El-Or
Jul 19, 20243 min read
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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...

Marni Kammersell
Mar 18, 20244 min read
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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”

Dr. Patty Gently
Feb 13, 20244 min read
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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...

Dr. Patty Gently
Dec 8, 20236 min read
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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.

Dr. Patty Gently
Nov 4, 20234 min read
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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...

Dr. Patty Gently
Sep 3, 20235 min read
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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...

Dr. Patty Gently
Aug 17, 20233 min read
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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...

Dr. Patty Gently
Aug 8, 20232 min read
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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,...

Dr. Patty Gently
Jul 28, 20233 min read
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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...

Dr. Patty Gently
Jul 24, 20233 min read
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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...

Lacey Vasquez
May 30, 20232 min read
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Neurodiversity
By Dr. Patty Williams on April 21, 2018 BISN founder and president Dr. Patty Williams is a trauma therapist who specializes in EMDR,...

Dr. Patty Gently
Apr 21, 20222 min read
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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,...

Dr. Patty Gently
Sep 8, 20181 min read
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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,...

Dr. Patty Gently
Aug 18, 20182 min read
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