Gifted and Thriving Presents Signature Webinar Series
"The Twice-Exceptional (2e) Brain"
Live Webinar Thursday, Sept 24 8 PM EST (5 PM PST)
Join Dr. Mike Postma, a leading Gifted/2e educator and expert, along with special guest Dr. Matt Zakreski, a gifted/2e child psychologist, as they explore the intricacies of the atypical 2e brain and how it impacts all aspects of a child's learning, schooling, relationships and their social/emotional development
Gain Understanding of Your Gifted/2e Child's Atypical, Unique Brain
Dr. Mike and Dr. Matt, leading gifted/2e child experts will share the latest neuro science developments and the atypical gifted/2e brain, explain and understand what asynchrony development means for the gifted/2e child and how it impacts all aspects of their growth and development in school, at home and in their social/emotional maturity
Gain Helpful Strategies to Better Accommodate and Support Your 2e Child in All Areas of Home, School and Social/Emotional Life
Dr. Mike and Dr. Matt will share practical and useful strategies on what a parent and/or teacher can do to help support and understand themselves and how they fit into the world so they can THRIVE and achieve their amazing potential
Valuable Bonus Materials Including a Parent 2e Survival Guide and Parent Checklist for 2e and more!
Materials developed by Dr. Mike and Dr. Matt, as well as keep the presentation and recording for as long as you like!
Twice-Exceptional children experience aytpical brain development that affects how they interact within different situational contexts (i.e. school, relationships, communications, home, work, etc.) Experts refer to this as asynchrony given the difference in growth rates between intellectual and social/emotional maturity. In order to truly understand the twice-exceptional individual, one must understand this atypical brain development and how it impacts the development of schema (the understanding of self and how one fits into the world). This webinar will examine this atypical neuro development and illuminate strategies on how to better understand and serve the twice-exceptional child/student at home and in the classroom. Join Dr. Mike Postma and special guest, Dr. Matt Zakreski, a gifted/2e psychologist as they explore the intricacies of the 2e brain.
Meet Dr. Mike
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. 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 launching our brand new 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!
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Meet Special Guest, Dr. Matt Zakreski!
Matthew Zakreski, PsyD is a high energy, creative clinical psychologist who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the specific needs of his clients. He specializes in working with children and adolescents, as well as their families, in providing therapy and conducting psychological evaluations. He is proud to serve as a consultant to schools, a professor at the university level, and a researcher and author on his specialty, Giftedness. Dr. Zakreski is a member of Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG), the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), and the New Jersey Association for Gifted Children (NJAGC). He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE) Board of Directors. He is currently in private psychological practice outside of Philadelphia, PA.
