Hello my people!

On the blog this month I have continued fleshing out how giftedness can affect how people show up in life and in the therapy room.

When being the competent one gets lonely

Sometimes gifted folks are very good at getting things done. That's a real strength. But sometimes "if you want something done right, do it yourself" becomes an identity and gets in the way of closeness with your people.

Exercise the mind, rest the body

People with gifted minds sometimes get into mental health trouble when they don't understand their mind's need for exercise. Gifted minds without enough to do can be like an under-exercised border collie--getting into all sorts of trouble that could have been prevented with meaty problem to chew on.
But many gifted folks also have highly sensitive nervous systems, and that means giving the body space to recover from overstimulation. It can be tricky to strike the balance between the mind's and the body's needs.

When thinkers learn to feel

Some of my favorite clients will give you a blank look when you ask them about their feelings. I talk about the strengths about approaching life through the mind first, as well as some common problems that happen when we are less aware of our feelings. And I have some tips of first steps to take if you want to create room explore more of the feeling side of your human experience.

Speaking of creating room

I wrote about my sabbatical and what is becoming clearer as I have taken this space.

This Sunday at Salt Lake Oasis

If you're local, come see me speak this Sunday!
How to Care about Everything without Carrying Everything
Reflections on politics, the news, and the state of the world
• Sunday, October 4, 11 am
• Salt Lake Oasis
• Parker Theatre Studio (North Building), 3601 S State St, South Salt Lake

It's a grab bag of perspectives that help me when the world is weird--about news, history, nervous systems, acceptance, agency, figuring out how we want to help, and continuing to live in the midst of a ton of uncertainty.

I'd love to see you there, and please feel free to come say hi! If we've worked together clinically, I won't approach you first in public to protect your privacy, but you're always welcome to approach me.

Warmly,
Sara