Identity Odyssey: Crafting Characters, Crafting Self
Identity Odyssey: Crafting Characters, Crafting Self By Patty L. Gently & Youssef R. Sleiman https://youtu.be/3lYKiq-zymA Let’s learn by play! During this interesting and interactive workshop, we will mix creative writing, roleplaying games, developmental psychology, and a deeper understanding of Dabrowski’s dynamisms to conceptualize Identity Development Theory (Williams). After being introduced to the theory, players will take the young […]
Losing My Mind, Finding Connection
Losing My Mind, Finding Connection Lotte van Lith https://youtu.be/19j9xrl2p_g A recent mental health crisis spurs a life’s queste and question: in the light of positive disintegration, can this crisis be understood as a precursor of a shift in levels? In this talk, Lotte shares her autobiographical journey to emotional awareness, relational intelligence and critical questioning […]
Beyond Unmasking: Positive Disintegration and Identification of Neurodivergence
Beyond Unmasking: Positive Disintegration and Identification of Neurodivergence By Katy Higgins Lee https://youtu.be/ULo_C6mwLO4 In this session, Katy will draw upon her personal and clinical experiences to explore the relationship between identification of neurodivergence and Positive Disintegration processes. Katy will outline the ways that disintegrative processes can intersect with the discovery and acceptance of neurodivergence (for […]
The Sound of Multilevel Development
The Sound of Multilevel Development By Laura Stavinoha https://youtu.be/zO6OZl6i0Oc Creative expression has major intrinsic value for multilevel development and living a meaningful life, it is an essential tool for expressing inner conflict and regulating emotions. Contrariwise, in this results-oriented world, it is so easy to get caught up in unilevel drives for creative expression. In the latter […]
Giftedness as Neurodivergence, Not Functioning Label
Giftedness as Neurodivergence, Not Functioning Label Marni Kammersell & Katy Higgins Lee https://youtu.be/7pMcDdfEj6A In this session, we will consider the importance of understanding giftedness through the lens of neurodivergence, rather than focusing exclusively on high potential. The speakers, both late-identified twice-exceptional (AuDHD) adults, will share their childhood experiences as being solely gifted-identified. They will then […]
Closing remarks by Chris Wells
Closing remarks By Chris Wells https://youtu.be/xuRS4wlmUkY Chris Wells, PhD is a neurodivergent writer, social worker, and Dąbrowski scholar with a passion for studying and applying the theory of positive disintegration. As the founding president of the Dąbrowski Center and co-host of the Positive Disintegration Podcast, Chris is dedicated to sharing knowledge and resources about this profound […]
Sensitive Students: Exploring Another Angle of Twice-Exceptionality
Sensitive Students: Exploring Another Angle of Twice-Exceptionality By Sandra Clifton https://youtu.be/KRYg5Qqbbgc Highly sensitive students are in every classroom, but few educators know of their presence or the problems that they face in the learning environment. This group of children often struggle in silence as twice-exceptional individuals who have both significant gifts but also encounter particular […]
Overexcitabilities through the Lens of Culturally Diverse Learners
Overexcitabilities through the Lens of Culturally Diverse Learners By Joy Lawson Davis https://youtu.be/84-gAyIHSbQ Dabrowski’s Overexcitabilities (OEs) are often used to define intensities and sensitivities of gifted individuals across age levels. To address an area of continuing challenge for the field of gifted education – the equitable identification of culturally diverse learners, it is highly recommended […]
Light at the End of the Disintegration Tunnel
Light at the End of the Disintegration Tunnel By Emma Nicholson https://youtu.be/4G-kO93DFFM In this session, Emma will take a light-hearted look at the light at the end of the tunnel of positive disintegration. Learning about the work of Kazimierz Dąbrowski provided Emma with a great tool for development, but every tool needs a user manual! […]
From the “I” of the Storm
From the “I” of the Storm By Tina Harlow https://youtu.be/qJbywf8nW5E Embracing this year’s theme of “Living the Theory,” Tina will share her recent descent into ego dissolution and aspects of TPD which have served as a lighthouse for her transformation. You will accompany Tina on her journey into an altered state, the dismantling of psychic […]