Timely psychotherapy of the gifted: A case report
Although the kind of intelligence which is significantly above average is called giftedness, the real meaning behind this term is much wider. High intelligence does not have to be a prerequisite for giftedness, which is clearly displayed in people with average intelligence, extremely gifted at music...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Institute of Mental Health, Belgrade
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Psihijatrija Danas |
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| Online Access: | https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/0350-2538/2017/0350-25381701053D.pdf |
| Summary: | Although the kind of intelligence which is significantly above average is called giftedness, the real meaning behind this term is much wider. High intelligence does not have to be a prerequisite for giftedness, which is clearly displayed in people with average intelligence, extremely gifted at music, arts or sports. Since there is no unique definition for gifted people, there are no clear concepts of their psychological development, nor guidelines for psychological help and psychotherapeutic work. Gifted people have different cognitive and emotional development from other people. Their growing up often takes place under the burden of their giftedness, which leads to their innate giftedness not being recognized, ignored or not properly used. Individual pshychoanalytic psychotherapeutic work can play a significant role in the psychological help provided to the gifted on their road to development and note worthy accomplishments. In this research we will present years of pshycotherapeutic work with a multitalented patient. |
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| ISSN: | 0350-2538 2560-3272 |