Depth Psychology and Giftedness

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Jane Piirto

Jane Piirto, Ph.D. directs Ashland University's Talent Development Education program. The Mensa Education & Research Foundation has presented Dr. Piirto with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

By Jane Piirto

Published on 08/21/2007

While the field of gifted education has relied on educational, cognitive, counseling, behavioral, developmental, and social psychology, the domain of depth psychology offers special insights into giftedness, especially with regard to individuation. Depth psychology offers a way of understanding that is physical, psychological, and spiritual.