MyBrain

MyBrain is an individually tailored intervention programme for gifted children and young people experiencing distress, school refusal, or complex challenges.

The programme is designed for populations who often do not benefit from existing services—and where there is a need for a specialised, holistic approach.

Who Is the Programme For?

MyBrain is relevant for children and young people who:

• are gifted (often with twice- or multi-exceptionality)
• experience school or educational absence
• struggle with distress, stress, or low motivation
• have difficulty engaging in traditional learning environments
• have not benefitted from previous interventions

Purpose of the Programme

The aim is to establish a stable foundation for wellbeing and development, enabling the child or young person to:

• develop self-understanding and awareness of their needs
• build trust in relationships
• develop strategies for managing challenges
• re-engage in school, education, or other communities

Important to Know

MyBrain is not an educational programme, but a psychosocial and developmental support intervention aimed at restoring the conditions necessary for participation in school or education.

For Professionals: When Is MyBrain Relevant?

MyBrain is relevant in cases where:

• the child or young person is gifted and experiencing significant distress
• there is prolonged school or educational absence
• existing interventions have had insufficient effect
• there are complex interactions between cognitive strengths and socio-emotional challenges
• a highly individualised, holistic intervention is required

Particularly relevant in cases of:

• school refusal / severe avoidance
• stress, anxiety, or overload responses
• low self-efficacy and identity-related difficulties
• twice- or multi-exceptionality (e.g. ADHD, autism, gender or body dysphoria, etc.)

Nature of the Intervention

MyBrain is a psychosocial support intervention focusing on:

• relational stabilisation
• self-understanding and identity development
• emotional regulation and coping
• structure and daily functioning
• gradual participation in activities

The intervention is not instructional in nature, but may include structured, pedagogical activities that support safety and participation.

What Can MyBrain Contribute to a Case?

MyBrain can:

• create progress in cases characterised by stagnation
• strengthen professional assessment through systematic evaluation
• enhance the child’s or young person’s capacity for participation
• support coordinated planning processes
• build bridges to school, specialised education, or employment pathways

Collaboration and Follow-Up

The programme is delivered in close collaboration with:

• caseworkers
• schools / educational psychological services
• family and support networks

Regular review meetings are held, and the intervention is continuously adjusted based on development.

Overall Perspective

MyBrain should be understood as a stabilising foundation—not a permanent solution.

The goal is to enable the child or young person to re-engage in:

• school or education
• specialised educational programmes
• employment-related activities
• social communities

When Is MyBrain Particularly Relevant?

• When giftedness and distress coexist and are insufficiently addressed
• When absence is prolonged with no realistic rapid return
• When a non-instructional intervention is needed to restore readiness for learning
• When municipalities require a specialised external intervention to create progress in complex cases

When Is MyBrain Typically Not First Choice?

• When the child/young person is thriving and consistently attending school/education
• When challenges can be addressed through less intensive interventions
• When the primary need is academic instruction or skills training