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Registration Deadlinefor Book Talk Group for Parents of Gifted and Talented Children
What: Guided Discussion Group for Parents of Gifted Children, Tweens and Teens (6 session series)
When: Tuesdays, January 8 – February 12
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7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Sharon Collins, Gifted Ed. Specialist, SMPG Certified Facilitator: goingifted@gmail.com
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Cost: $200.00 (Covers A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children and 6 SENG Model sessions for one or two parents/significant adults and all printed materials.)
Registration Deadline: Monday, December 31, 2012 (Space is limited!)
Session Topics:
- Characteristics and Identification of the Gifted
- Communication and Relationships (family, friends, peers)
- Motivation, Underachievement and Breaking Traditions
- Discipline and Self-Management
- Intensity, Perfectionism, Idealism, Unhappiness and Depression
- Complexities of Successful Parenting
Objectives:
- Establish an environment in which parents of talented children can receive support, guidance and professional advice through discussion with other parents and trained leaders
- Develop parenting skills to nurture the self-concept and emotional development of talented children and their families
What Past Participants Have Said:
- “The class and book have been a lifesaver! I can’t say enough about them!”
- “I do not feel as alone now.”
- “I came to this class a little nervous and wondering what I would learn, just like everyone else. I’m leaving knowing that I have made some good friendships and have gained a lot of knowledge about myself, my child and how he perceives the world.”