How can adults connect with students facing emotional trauma and understand their needs in times of crisis? What can we do to help high-achieving students feel safe enough to be vulnerable and honest with adult educators? Join Emily Kircher-Morris, host of the Neurodiversity Podcast, for a live, guest-hosted podcast interview with Heather Lambert, a former G/T educator and counselor specializing in student trauma, and Martha and Chris Thomas, co-founders of The Defensive Line organization, which focuses on suicide prevention in young people of color. Walk away with a deeper understanding of how neurodiversity and achievement impact students’ mental health and how educators can provide resources and support for students in their schools and classrooms.

Suggested Resources

TDL Plan Of Action Worksheet

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor

The Gifted Learner And Mental Health

Call 988 to talk to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Learn More About Chris and Martha Thomas

The Defensive Line

Learn More About Heather Lambert

www.heatherlambert.org

Learn More About Emily Kircher-Morris

The Neurodiversity Podcast

www.emilykirchermorris.com

This episode of the TAGT Podcast was sponsored by our friends at Renzulli Learning.

www.renzullilearning.com

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