Educator Seminar

Educator Twilight Seminar – Mental Health in Gifted Learners with Psychologist Alison Brown and Victoria Poulos

August 20, 2026

16:30 -

18:00

Educator Twilight Seminar - Mental Health in Gifted Learners with Psychologist Alison Brown and Victoria Poulos

THIS SEMINAR IS FOR EDUCATORS

Special offer: in support of collaborative approaches to supporting students, parent members who are attending can nominate a teacher from their child’s school to attend for free. Please contact info@vagtc to arrange a complementary ticket.

Supporting gifted students brings unique rewards and challenges, particularly when it comes to their social-emotional development, mental health, and wellbeing. In this session, alongside Dr Alison Brown, a psychologist specialising in gifted education, we will explore the key factors that influence the wellbeing of gifted learners and discuss practical approaches to supporting them in educational settings.

Gifted students often demonstrate advanced thinking, heightened sensitivity, and social and emotional responses that differ from their age peers. Their asynchronous development can result in challenges with peer relationships, emotional regulation, perfectionism, anxiety, and a heightened awareness of social issues. These characteristics can sometimes lead to misunderstandings, frustration, disengagement, or behavioural concerns within the classroom.

This session will provide educators with a deeper understanding of the social-emotional characteristics of gifted learners and the impact these can have on wellbeing and learning. Participants will gain practical strategies to foster emotional resilience, support healthy habits, create psychologically safe learning environments, and respond effectively to common challenges experienced by gifted students.

Join us to develop the knowledge, confidence, and tools needed to help gifted learners thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Zoom link will be sent on booking confirmation

Cost:

$50 (Non-Members)
Free for VAGTC Members

The session will be run via Zoom (link to be provided after registration).
Please note that this seminar will run subject to minimum registration numbers.

Online

Need Tailored Seminar or Mentoring?

You can book a presenter from VAGTC to come to you school (or online) to provide tailored seminars. These sessions are billed by the hour and quote for Individualised Professional Development.

Schools can also book time with a mentor for their high-ability leaders.

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