Suicide Among Gifted Children And Adolescents

Author : Tracy L. Cross
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000503631
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Suicide Among Gifted Children and Adolescents written by Tracy L. Cross and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-23 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The updated second edition of Suicide Among Gifted Children and Adolescents explores the suicidal behavior of students with gifts and talents. It provides the reader with a coherent picture of what suicidal behavior is; clarifies what is known and what is unknown about it; shares two major theories of suicide with explanatory power; and offers an emerging model of the suicidal behavior of students with gifts and talents. In addition, the book includes chapters offering insight into the lived experience of students with gifts and talents, and what we can do to prevent suicide among gifted students, including creating caring communities and specific counseling strategies. It also provides a list of resources available to help.

Author : Tracy Cross
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9781618216779
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Suicide Among Gifted Children and Adolescents written by Tracy Cross and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The updated second edition of Suicide Among Gifted Children and Adolescents explores the suicidal behavior of students with gifts and talents. It provides the reader with a coherent picture of what suicidal behavior is; clarifies what is known and what is unknown about it; shares two major theories of suicide with explanatory power; and offers an emerging model of the suicidal behavior of students with gifts and talents. In addition, the book includes chapters offering insight into the lived experience of students with gifts and talents, and what we can do to prevent suicide among gifted students, including creating caring communities and specific counseling strategies. It also provides a list of resources available to help.

Author : Maureen Neihart
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000489744
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children written by Maureen Neihart and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-23 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children remains the only book that provides a comprehensive summary of the empirical research on the social and emotional development of gifted children by leading authorities in the field. It includes several features that make it the leading text on what we know about the social and emotional development of gifted children. For example, it summarizes the most significant findings from the empirical research on the topic. It also includes noteworthy variations that have been observed across cultural groups or global contexts. Each chapter also provides a short description of the practical applications that can be made from the research. This second edition includes an entirely new section on the psychosocial aspects of talent development, as well as addresses the burgeoning interest and research base regarding gifted performance. The text also includes several new topics that have emerged from the research in the past decade, such as the neuroscience of talent development and motivation for talent development. This book is a service publication of the National Association for Gifted Children.

Author : Steven I. Pfeiffer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387743995
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Giftedness in Children written by Steven I. Pfeiffer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-03-06 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In one comprehensive resource, this superb handbook covers everything you need to know about the subject. It brings together leading experts from the fields of psychology and education, combining theory and applied empirical research on such crucial topics as conceptualization, types of intelligence, developmental considerations, and ethical and legal concerns. Particular attention is given to social and family contexts, and evidence-based strategies and interventions offer solid guidelines on assessment, curriculum design, and encouraging and nurturing talent – from preschool through adolescence.

Author : Larisa Shavinina
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1402061625
Total Pages : 1546 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book International Handbook on Giftedness written by Larisa Shavinina and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-08-12 with total page 1546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook presents a panoramic view of the field of giftedness. It offers a comprehensive and authoritative account on what giftedness is, how it is measured, how it is developed, and how it affects individuals, societies, and the world as a whole. It examines in detail recent advances in gifted education. The handbook also presents the latest advances in the fast-developing areas of giftedness research and practice, such as gifted education and policy implications. In addition, coverage provides fresh ideas, from entrepreneurial giftedness to business talent, which will help galvanize and guide the study of giftedness for the next decade.

Author : Dave Capuzzi
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135059578
Total Pages : 513 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Preventing Adolescent Suicide written by Dave Capuzzi and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-08-21 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1988. Many people absolutely reject suicide under any circumstances. However. most of us can sympathize with the suicidal motives. let's say. of an elderly person afflicted with terminal cancer. But it disturbs the core of our being that a child would find this life so empty of hope that death would be preferable. Teenagers are so full of pain. pleasure. sexuality. energy. curiosity. idealism. bravado. vulnerability. rebellion. and promise! This book comes to grips with the reality of adolescent suicide. In the book are fifteen chapters organized under five major parts.

Author : Steven I. Pfeiffer
Publisher : American Psychological Association (APA)
ISBN 13 : 9781433826962
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book APA Handbook of Giftedness and Talent written by Steven I. Pfeiffer and published by American Psychological Association (APA). This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook incorporates the most recent thinking and cutting-edge research from a wide range of fields related to gifted education, including developmental and social psychology, the neurosciences, cognitive science, and education. It consists of six sections: History and global perspectives on the gifted field and talent development Theories and conceptions of giftedness and talent development Gifted identification and assessment Gifted education Psychological considerations in understanding the gifted (e.g., the family, social and emotional considerations, friendships and peer relations) Special issues facing the gifted (e.g., policy and legal issues; the twice exceptional learner; underachievement and the gifted; ADHD and the gifted; suicide; perfectionism; bullying)

Author : Jonathan A. Plucker
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000491447
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Education written by Jonathan A. Plucker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-03 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Education is the definitive reference for a summary and evaluation of the literature on giftedness, gifted education, and talent development. This third edition: Presents more than 40 summaries of important topics in the field. Features updates to all topics. Introduces new topics, including neuroscience and the roles of leaders in the field. Dives into the latest research. Explores how the research applies to gifted education and the lives of gifted learners. This book also provides an objective assessment of the available knowledge on each topic, offers guidance in the application of the research, and suggests areas of needed research.

Author : Jennifer L. Jolly
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000495035
Total Pages : 445 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Parenting Gifted Children written by Jennifer L. Jolly and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-03 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When parents need the most authoritative information on raising gifted kids, they can turn to Parenting Gifted Children: The Authoritative Guide From the National Association for Gifted Children, a gifted education Legacy Award winner. This comprehensive guide covers topics such as working with high achievers and young gifted children, acceleration, advocating for talented students, serving as role models and mentors for gifted kids, homeschooling, underachievement, twice-exceptional students, and postsecondary opportunities. The only book of its kind, this guidebook will allow parents to find the support and resources they need to help their children find success in school and beyond. Written by experts in the field of gifted education and sponsored by the leading organization supporting the education of gifted and advanced learners, this book is sure to provide guidance, advice, and support for any parent of gifted children. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented 2011 Legacy Book Award Winner - Parenting

Author : Edwin S. Shneidman
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780195118018
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Suicidal Mind written by Edwin S. Shneidman and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1998 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Shneidman has written a groundbreaking work for every person who has ever thought about suicide or knows anybody who has contemplated it; the book brims with insight into the suicidal impulse and with helpful suggestions on how to counteract it.