Welcome to the third column focusing on the social and emotional needs of gifted students. As I indicated in the first column, I have asked a friend, Dr. Sal Mendaglio from the University of Calgary, to share some of his thoughts and experiences counseling gifted students. Sal has been working on the topic of sensitivity for some time. Having talked at length with him about his ideas, I felt that this column would be an ideal vehicle for him to put forth his ideas. Enjoy.
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