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(Ireland 2009) If we were to gaze at our lives, mindful of our descansos, we could imagine our paths as passing through a landscape that reflects a series of planes. Delineating each plane of the landscape would be a period of time in which we found it necessary to step away, to find a quiet place, to reflect and perhaps to regroup....

“Layering” (Ireland 2009) If we were to gaze at our lives, mindful of our descansos, we could imagine our paths as passing through a landscape that reflects a series of planes. Delineating each plane of the l…

Senior couple walking in London (Christian Ungureanu on Flickr) In my previous post I wrote, ...individuals experience personal descansos – resting spots – in the life journey between what was and what is to come. In truth, the personal descanso from which I presently emerge has been a journey of several years. During that time, caring for a spouse occupied my mind and actions....

A personal “descanso” Senior couple walking in London (Christian Ungureanu on Flickr) In my previous post I wrote, …individuals experience personal descansos – resting spots – in the life journey between what was …

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Derealization ~ Elderhood in a Time of Crisis The DSM-5, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, is the manual that we use in mental health practices to assist us in diagnosing and treating mental difficulties. It defines de…

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Paula Prober has nailed it once again...

Gifted and Resilient — When You Grow Up With Abuse or Neglect As a psychotherapist, I know trauma. Every day I counsel dear rainforest-minded (RFM) souls who were seriously traumatized by their parents. What is remarkable is that I have found, consistently, …

Unfortunately, we need to revisit this advice.

Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event Your comfort and support can help children cope with trauma. Advice from the Child Mind Institute on how to what to do and what to look out for.

A must read for gifted elders!

Tips for Aging Well When You Have a Rainforest Mind (And Overexcitable Hair) I am in my sixties. That sounds OLD to me. AARP. Medicare. Senior discounts. Golf. Geezerville. But I don’t feel OLD. In fact, other than some possible hidden creeping potential decrepitude (…

An excellent article!

Emotional intensity in gifted children This article by Lesley Sword explores and explains emotional intensity in gifted individuals. A number of traits of emotionally intensity are described. Strategies for parents are suggested to help their emotionally intense gifted children to accept themselves as they are.

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