Oh, the Places You'll Grow! Workshop
With Dr. Mike Postma
Three half-day online/live workshops for Gifted/2e teens and young adults
Thurs. Aug 21 - Sat. Aug 23
10am - 2pm PT
Cost: $87 for all 3 half-days of live teaching sessions, including group discussions/Q&A and session recordings to keep
Register NowDescription:
I have worked with gifted and multi-exceptional individuals for almost 30 years and have developed a comprehensive understanding of their unique needs. One of the common elements of my work is preparing these persons and their families to navigate life's unpredictable journey.
In all phases of life; whether starting school, graduating, finding a career, or planning your golden years; highly intense people may struggle to find their true purpose. Far too often, we get stuck in the weeds of life and struggle to find our way out.
In this three part workshop designed specifically for gifted/2e teens and young adults (ages 16-26), a parody of the famous Dr. Suess book, Oh, The Places You'll Go, we will focus on how gifted/2e individuals can develop a successful path forward by building the skills that neurodiverse people require as they develop a positive sense of themselves.
I look forward to you/your teen/young adult joining us for this comprehensive workshop!
- Dr. Mike Postma
Day One:
In day one we will learn about what it means to be a highly intelligent neurodiverse individual. We will tackle and discuss the neuro-science around exceptionalities, better understand the term metacognition and how it applies to self understanding and growth, and design a personal path towards actualization and personal productivity.
Day Two:
Day two we will examine the 'bumps along the way' and create a means to develop accommodations for issues such as anxiety, dealing with intensity, disillusionment, inertia, depression, 2e challenges, negative rumination, and more.
Day Three:
Day three will be all about developing both communication and executive functioning skills needed to aid a successful journey whether at home, school, or the workplace.
An electronic work book will accompany this training for each participant.
Learn about Giftedness and Neurodiversity
Connect and Learn with Gifted/2e Peers
Gain Strategies, Tools and Confidence
Session Topics:
Session 1:
Finding Your True Self
- Learn and understand what it means to be gifted/2e/neurodiverse
- Learn how to build positive metacognition (sense of self)
- Learn and understand the the neuroscience and anatomy of neurodiversity
- Design a path to achievement and actualization
Session 2:
The Bumps in the Road
In this session we will dive deeper into learning how to deal with and overcome:
- Anxiety, Depression, Intensity
- Disillusionment, Inertia, Criticism (external and internal)
- School and Job Issues and more
Session 3:
Means of Communication
In this session we will be working on developing a way to positive communication with those around you: family, friends, relationships, teachers/professors and managers
Session 4:
The 2e Factor
We will dive deeper and learn how to navigate the potential issues with having multiple exceptionalities while embracing them and using them as unique strengths
Session 5:
Executive Functioning
We will work on developing the skills that will make you successful in all environments from school to the workplace and beyond
Session 6:
Finding Purpose
From establishing core values to utilizing your talents, finding purpose is the key to happiness and productivity however you define it
Schedule:
Dates: Thurs. Aug 21 - Sat. Aug 23
Time: 10am - 2pm PT
NOTE: Registration includes recordings for all six learning sessions
Thursday, August 21st:
10:00am - 11:30am PT: Session 1: Finding Your True Self
11:30am - 12:00pm PT: Break for discussion, Q&A
12:00pm - 1:30pm PT: Session 2: The Bumps in the Road
1:30pm - 2:00pm PT: Break for discussion, Q&A
Friday, August 22nd:
10:00am - 11:30am PT: Session 3: Means of Communication
11:30am - 12:00pm PT: Break for discussion, Q&A
12:00pm - 1:30pm PT: Session 4: The 2e Factor
1:30pm - 2:00pm PT: Break for discussion, Q&A
Saturday, August 23rd:
10:00am - 11:30am PT: Session 5: Executive Functioning
11:30am - 12:00pm PT: Break for discussion, Q&A
12:00pm - 1:30pm PT: Session 6: Finding Purpose
1:30pm - 2:00pm PT: Break for discussion, Q&A
Testimonials
Previous Teen Consulting with Dr. Mike - Age 18
"My family contacted Dr. Mike after I graduated high school and moved abroad for university, and he has helped me navigate the transition from high school to university and adulthood. He explains the science behind my anxieties and challenges, and helps me develop practical tools and strategies that I can implement to manage my stresses while being in a constantly changing environment away from my family."
Previous Teen Workshop Participant – Age 18
"I think the biggest benefit I got from this workshop was being able to talk through my struggles and get help and ideas from the group on how to better cope. It was very comforting."
Previous Workshop Participant – Age 23
"I was struggling with what I wanted to do after high school and I was really floundering. I needed focus and some help in direction, as well as how to communicate with my new work managers. I would often go into a reactive rant and it always resulted in a negative outcome. I learned so much from Dr. Mike on how to understand effective communication and how it affects others around me. I learned so many new skills and value my time with Dr. Mike. He understands me and I am so thankful for his help and understanding. I feel positive and hopeful again!
Meet Dr. Mike Postma:
Hello! I'm Dr. Mike Postma, an educator, speaker, author, consultant and coach residing in beautiful Bellingham, WA. Together with my wife, Julie, we have raised our own 4 gifted/2e children and know how difficult this journey can be. That is one reason I have dedicated my life work to the holistic development of the gifted/2e community. In my 25+ year career, I've served as a Gifted Teacher in the classroom, as an Administrator of gifted schools, as a professional developer of gifted programming and curriculum and as Executive Director of the SENG organization (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted), and now leading our company Gifted & Thriving, LLC. I look forward to spending time together with you to learn how we can best teach and support this exceptional community so we can all move from a place of just surviving to THRIVING! I look forward to the journey with you!
Learn more about Dr. Mike Postma and his family on this page.
