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Abstract
Twelve gifted women in graduate studies revealed the intrapersonal, interpersonal, academic, and economic challenges that they have encountered. In-depth interviews and two questionnaires with the women uncovered their use of the following factors to overcome challenges: cognitive restructuring/reappraisal, optimism, persistence, self-understanding, sense of purpose, problem-solving. information-seeking, autonomy, formation and utilization of relationships, motivation, flexibility, persistence, internal locus of control, risk-taking, refuge in hobbies/talents, optimism, social competence, dissociation, dreams, altruism, faith/spirituality, and confidence. This paper explores these resilient protective factors. Results from this study indicated that gifted women can be educated about resilient factors that they can cultivate in order to reach their goals.