Helping the Gifted and Twice-Exceptional to Thrive
I specialize in counseling gifted and twice-exceptional children, parents, adolescents and adults, helping them find ways to live satisfying and joyful lives. Learning to live with giftedness can take courage and effort, and sometimes a little support and guidance along the way can help.
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Daylong Workshop January 28th in San Mateo
HAS SOLD OUT!
Sorry that we had to close enrollment -- you may still get on the waiting list for this and future workshops by sending Mika an email at mikag@stanfordalumni.org.
An Island of Calm in a Turbulent Sea:
A Day of Learning and Recharging for Parents of Gifted, Twice-Exceptional, Intense and Anxious Children
Come spend a relaxing, replenishing and re-invigorating day with Mika, exploring how to create your "Island of Calm in a Turbulent Sea". This workshop is for parents of QUASIE kids -- QUirky, Anxious, Intense, Sensitive/Sensory, Excitable -- who are looking for information, encouragement, connections with other parents, and new ideas to care for themselves, while caring for their unique and challenging children.
Click the "Workshop" tab above for more information or to register. Space is limited, so sign up soon!
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My Book Has Been Published!
Making the Choice: When Typical School Doesn't Fit Your Atypical Child has just been published by GHF Press. Co-Authored by Gifted Homeschoolers Forum ED Corin Barsily Goodwin, Making the Choice is a guidebook for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children who are wondering about homeschooling as a possible option. This is the first in a series of books which deal specifically with the needs of this overlooked, underserved group of kids. I'm honored to have been able to be a part of this project, and I look forward to the rest of the series. You can order yours today
from Amazon. A portion of the proceeds goes to GHF in its mission to provide support, information and advocacy for those interested in the intersection of the worlds of gifted and homeschooling.
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Upcoming Events
I am looking forward to presenting in the following places in the weeks and months to come. Please feel free to come and participate -- these events are open to the public.
May 3-6, 2012: CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists) 48th Annual Conference, San Diego
I will be presenting a Continuing Education workshop for mental health professionals on developing a gifted specialty in private practice.
September 29, 4:00 pm (PDT): Homefires' Homeschool Teleconference
I will be one of the featured guests on Diane Flynn Keith's awesome teleconference, together with Corin Barsily Goodwin, the Executive Director of Gifted Homeschoolers Forum, and my co-author. We will be discussing our new book, and how to manage the educational decisions that arise in parenting a gifted or twice-exceptional child.
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Office Hours on the Peninsula Now Available
In response to client requests, I have opened an office in San Mateo, conveniently located just off Highway 92, midway between Highways 101 and 280. Afternoon and some evening appointment times on Thursdays are available. This is in addition to the ongoing Sunday appointment times in San Jose. I look forward to being able to serve folks who live on the coast, in San Francisco and in the East Bay from my new office.
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