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There's always more to learn, especially when it comes to giftedness, twice-exceptionality, and neurodivergence.

Whether you want to help a loved one or need support for yourself, Bright Insight Support Network can connect you to resources, communities, and professionals specially equipped to help outliers of outliers.

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Communities

Bloomers: Gifted and 2e Adults on Facebook

A safe and supportive social group linked to the Bright Insight Support Network community page, Bloomers is a space where the gifted adult community can talk openly about whole-person giftedness, twice-exceptionality, neurodiversity, cross-sectionality, and other special interests.

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InterGifted: Gifted Peer Community

Based in Switzerland, with coaches and members throughout the world, InterGifted is building international gifted community, while offering online assessment, personal development, education, coaching, and professional training opportunities.

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Our Wild Minds: Gifted BIPOC Community

A pioneering online community for Black gifted people to befriend each other and operationalize their natural gifts. Our Wild Minds helps provide support and inspiration for intense thinkers.

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Twice Exceptional 2E Network International

A Facebook community of parents and professionals who are working to increase the recognition and support for twice exceptional individuals who are bright and also have challenges that affect their ability to learn, socialize, and/or be successful in life.

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Podcasts

The Gifted Neurodivergent Podcast

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Hosted by Irene Gottlieb, the Gifted Neurodivergent Podcast is about cultivating outside genius and living well with neurodivergence.

Gifted Unleashed

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Do you suffer from Imposter Syndrome? Have you been called too intense, too sensitive, or just too much? Hosted by Nadja Cereghetti, the Gifted Unleashed podcast explores giftedness, neurodiversity, and twice-exceptionality (2e) as well as affirmative stories of those supporting the gifted community.

Our Gifted Kids Podcast

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Hosted by Sophia Elliott, parent of three gifted children, this podcast helps parents of gifted kids by getting real about parenting these awesome quirky little people.

The Intense Mind Podcast

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Previously Eggshell Transformations, The Intense Mind is a podcast hosted by consultant, speaker, trainer, and author Imi Lo. It is especially for gifted adults navigating the unique challenges of intensity, sensitivity, and the quest for authenticity.

I Must Be BUG'N Podcast

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Do you constantly feel like you're the only one who notices "the emperor has no clothes"? You might be BUGN (Black Underrepresented/Unidentified Gifted and otherwise Neurodivergent).

Hosted by Sheldon Gay, this is a podcast primarily for Black gifted and otherwise neurodivergent people to learn about and discuss our unique experiences.

Giftedness and Neurodivergence Experts

Center for Identity Potential

The Center for Identity Potential is a leader in offering specialized counseling and consultation services for gifted, talented, and exceptional people, along with general mental health counseling services.

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Your Rainforest Mind: Books, Blog, and More

Licensed psychotherapist and consultant Paula Prober's book Your Rainforest Mind offers a guide to well-being and support for the “excessively curious, creative, smart & sensitive." Browse her books, blog and more.

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With Understanding Comes Calm

Author, coach, and consultant Julie Skolnick offers support for twice-exceptional individuals: “Bringing out the best in 2e kids & adults".

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Resources Related to Gifted
Personality and Identity Development

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Embracing Intensity Community Podcast & Media

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a community, podcast, and other media dedicated to help you use your fire without getting burned! Combining real-world experiences and educational knowledge, Embracing Intensity helps you identify and use your neurodivergent strengths, while supporting your challenges.

The G Word Movie

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Defying popular myths that assume most gifted people are wealthy, white, and will do fine on their own, THE G WORD reveals the economic, cultural, and gender diversity of our nation’s gifted population.

Gifted Unlimited

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A publisher of quality, research-based information pertinent to the gifted population and to those who support them

POSITIVEDISINTEGRATION.COM

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An overview & archive of the Theory of Positive Disintegration (TPD) by Kazimierz Dąbrowski, presented by William (Bill) Tillier, intended to allow the reader to learn TPD in detail while archiving and disseminating Dąbrowski’s works.

Third Factor Magazine

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A magazine, community, and podcast dedicated to the search for the higher path in life. All about questioning, creativity, character, and courage, this resource aims to integrate third factor development (Dabrowski).

Organizations That Support Gifted and Neurodivergent Children & Adults

California BrainWaves

A nonprofit for neurodiversity seeks to increase support for neurodiversity in the way of housing, employment, education, research, medical care, specialized training, legal aid, and community systems

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The Compassion Collective

An organization dedicated to inclusivity, compassion, and community that celebrates diversity and fosters self-discovery. Check out their groups and initiatives, and get involved

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Davidson Institute

A robust organization that provides a community, opportunities, and resources for profoundly gifted young people and their families

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Gifted Development Center

Led by director Dr. Linda Silverman, the Gifted Development Center is a global leader in the assessment and development of gifted individuals of all ages.

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Hoagies' Gifted Education

The all-things-gifted site, full of resources, articles, books and links to help and support parents, teachers, and gifted children alike

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National Association for Gifted Children

The nation's leading organization focused on the needs of gifted and talented children

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SENG: Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted

A nonprofit network that helps guide gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional individuals to their intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual goals

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Gifted, 2e, and Neurodiversity-Affirming Professionals

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Kate Arms, JD, PCC, CPCC

Neurodivergent affirming coaching for the creative, the highly sensitive, the gifted and the neurodivergent

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Kristen Drozda, RCC

Counselor in British Columbia supporting gifted adults and adolescents with transitions, identity and giftedness

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Katy Higgins Lee, MFT

Neurodiversity-affirming therapist in California for adults and couples who are gifted, 2e, autistic, an ADHDer, and/or highly sensitive

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Christine Kelly MacInnis, MSed, MS, LMFT

Affirmative, EMDR

certified therapy for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals, couples, children, and families

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Bobbi-Jo Molokken, LISW

Therapist and coach in Iowa offering ADHD coaching and education for individuals, parents and groups

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Emily Oliver, LCSW

A neurodivergent licensed clinical social worker, therapist and author of the ADHD & Autism Un-masking Workbook

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Gordon Smith, LPC

Counselor, coach, & improv comedy instructor specializing in work with gifted adults and adolescents

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Tracy Winter, PhD, PCC

Executive leadership coach, neurodiversity specialist and ICF-credentialed coach with a doctorate in human development

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Libby Banks, LPC, LCDC

An autistic, licensed practitioner in Texas who emphasizes understanding, respect, and repair in treatment for marginalized clients.

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Rachel Fell

A non-traditional coach, consultant, educator and guide who works with gifted and/or neurodivergent adults.

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Aileen Kelleher, LCSW

Therapist for gifted, ADHD and autistic adults, children, and families in Illinois

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Danika Maddocks, PhD

Award-winning researcher on gifted/2e identification, parent, consultant and coach for parents gifted & twice-exceptional kids

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Martha Munroe MSc

Developmental and existential coaching, to get curious, explore growth with a foundation of self-compassion, and build connection.

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Gail Post, PhD

Clinical psychologist, parenting consultant, workshop leader, and author with PSYPACT authorization in 30+ states

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Boonie Sripom, MA

An experienced coach who writes about archetypes and video games for representation in the community

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Matthew Zakreski, PsyD

Psychologist, motivational keynote speaker, and gifted/2e consultant offering online coaching and psychotherapy.

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Nadja Cereghetti

Multipotentialite and personal development coach for gifted and twice-exceptional adults. Podcast host of Gifted Unleashed.

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Patricia Gently, PhD

Experienced EMDR therapist and gifted/ trauma expert working internationally as a therapeutic coach to support divergent folx.

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Heather Anne Keyes

Mexican federally licensed Gestalt psychotherapist working with gifted and 2E adults with workshops, consultation and more

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Dr. Sue Mahoney

Giftedness expert offering professional coaching and neurodivergent-affirming support for highly sensitive and neurodivergent folks

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Riley Morgan, AMFT

Neurodiversity-affirming telehealth therapy specializing in support for neurodivergent and autistic adults and teens in California

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Teal Russeau, MA, LCMHC

A queer, nonbinary, AuDHDer who is passionate about walking alongside neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ adults

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John Syc, LCSW

Individual anorganizational counseling and coaching, specializing in men's mental health issues.

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Lori Crowley, LMFT, LPCC

Neurodivergent affirming therapist in California and Nevada using a strengths-based foundation

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Ilana Grostern, PPCC

Self-attunement & somatic coach who also offers gifted mentoring.

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Erin Krellwitz, PhD

Coach for neurodivergent individuals at Moss and Maple Coaching, a gifted doctor of botany and parent of 2e teens.

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Danielle Maxon, LCSW

Clinical social worker (child/family therapist) in Asheville, NC working with school-aged ND kids and their caregivers

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Jim w/ Old Pine Counseling & Consulting

Virtual counselor, specializing in diverse/expansive genders, sexualities, relationship structures, and neurodivergence.

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Youssef Sleiman, BISC

A gifted coach and consultant who does five sessions for the newly identified, those rediscovering their giftedness, or anyone who's gifted curious.

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Kanan Tekchandani

A holistic coach for autistic, ADHD, gifted and twice-exceptional adults

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Community Resources

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Communities

Bloomers: Gifted and 2e Adults on Facebook

InterGifted: Gifted Peer Community

Our Wild Minds: Gifted BIPOC Community

Twice Exceptional 2E Network International

Podcasts

The Gifted Neurodivergent Podcast

Gifted Unleashed

Our Gifted Kids Podcast

The Intense Mind Podcast

I Must Be BUG'N Podcast

Giftedness and Neurodivergence Experts

Center for Identity Potential

Your Rainforest Mind: Books, Blog, and More

With Understanding Comes Calm

Resources Related to Gifted Personality and Identity Development

Embracing Intensity Community Podcast & Media

The G Word Movie

Gifted Unlimited

POSITIVEDISINTEGRATION.COM

Third Factor Magazine

Organizations That Support Gifted and Neurodivergent Children & Adults

Gifted, 2e, and Neurodiversity-Affirming Professionals

NOTICE

Resources Related to Gifted
Personality and Identity Development