Eample of a Rorschach Ink Blot

1. The Constant Victim - This kind of individual will always finds a way to end up as a victim in their relationships.

2. One-Upmanship Expert – This person uses put downs, snide remarks and criticisms, to Показать that they’re superior, and know much еще than you.

3. Powerful Dependents – They hide behind the mask of being weak and powerless – then use their helplessness to dominate relationships. That is, they send the subtle message “you must not let me down.”

4. Triangulators – This person tries to get other people on their side. They’re quick to put Ты down, and to say some...

James T. Webb, Ph.D.
Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted



Dr. Webb is co-author of the book Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger’s, Depression, and Other Disorders

It has been my experience that gifted and talented persons are еще likely to experience a type of depression referred to as existential depression. Although an episode of existential depression may be precipitated in anyone by a major loss или the threat of a loss which highlights the transient nature of life, persons of higher intellectual ability are еще prone to experience...