Why a Parent Discussion Group?

Parents are a child's first teacher and continue to be throughout the child's life.  To be effective, parents themselves continually need sources of information and support.  Parents of gifted and talented children will find such resources through guided discussion groups.

Using the SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted) Model for Guided Discussion Groups, parents will find a place to freely talk about your child's development and your parenting challenges.

Discussion Group Objectives

 

• Provide an environment to support and guide.
• Increase awareness of the special emotional needs of gifted children and their families.
• Develop the skills needed for parenting the emotional development of talented children.
• Provide resources to enhance understanding of gifted/high potential or twice exceptional children as well as programs and opportunities to meet their needs.

 

Topics include:

 

• Characteristics of Gifted Children
• Communication
• Motivation, Enthusiasm, and Underachievement
• Discipline and Self-Management
• Intensity, Perfectionism, and Stress
• Idealism, Unhappiness, and Depression
• Acquaintances, Friends, Peers, and Bullying
• Family Relationships
• Values, Traditions and Uniqueness 
• Successful Parenting, Media, and Talent 

 

Any parents are welcome to attend, and parents do not need to have a formally identified child. It is best if two adults involved in the child's life come each week. This can include aunts, uncles, and grandparents. SENG groups are designed to help parents connect with other parents in a meaningful way. To facilitate this, groups are limited in size. Registration will be on a first come basis. If there are more interested people than space allows, parents will be added to a waitlist for future discussion groups. If we have fewer than six households register, we will have to cancel because of the difficulty of maintaining momentum in discussions with such a small group. If cancellation happens, your cost will be refunded.

If you need financial aid, please call.

 

Questions? Contact Heather at 614-361-4712 or email at cohgs@earthlink.net.

 

For more information about SENG, see their website at http://www.sengifted.org/.