A Psychology of Giftedness The Five Forces Model: Application to Parenting and Teaching Gifted CHildren

Giftedness is often defined by achievement, talent, and intelligence. But what does it actually feel like to be gifted?

A Psychology of Giftedness: The Five Forces Model introduces a powerful new framework for understanding the emotional and psychological experience of gifted individuals. Drawing on decades of counseling practice, scholarly reflection, and real-world observation, Sal Mendaglio, PhD, presents the Five Forces Model—an integrated approach that illuminates the internal dynamics...