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SENG-Model Parent Support Group for Parents of Bright, Gifted or Talented Children
A SENG-Model Parent Support group is a short-term guided discussion group to learn help parents learn about the social and emotional needs of bright/gifted/talented children, and the parenting issues related to those needs. The emphasis is on positive aspects of parenting, avoiding power struggles, and helping these children learn appropriate life skills while enhancing the parent/child relationship. Topics include: Identification/Characteristics, Parent Relationships, Sibling Relationships, Communication of Feelings, Stress Management, Depression, Motivation, Tradition Breaking, Peer Relationships, and Discipline. For more information on SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted) see www.sengifted.org.
To be added to a “SENG Interested” contact list and receive notices of new groups forming in Utah, email UtahSENG@comcast.net. For more information on SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted) see www.sengifted.org
New SENG-Model Parent Support Group Facilitator Training
The Utah Association for Gifted Children cordially invites you to attend SENG-Model Parent Support Group Facilitator Training conducted by Doreen Woolley, M.A. Date: Friday, September 11, 2009 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: St. George, Utah - exact location provided with registration confirmation
Cost: $25 for UAGC Members; $50 for non-UAGC members Includes: Dinner, training, and all class materials (bring your own lunch)
SENG guided discussion groups are multi-week groups designed to help participants learn about the social and emotional needs of bright/gifted/talented individuals and the parenting issues related to those needs.
Facilitator Training provides materials, skill-training, information, and ongoing support to enable you to conduct SENG-Model Parent Support Groups in your area. For more information on SENG, see www.sengifted.org.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Registration Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
For more information, contact: Ruthann Gibbs, UAGC Affiliate VP, rgibbs365@..., 801-261-5447; cell 801-230-7745. SEE UAGC.org for registration form.
UAGC Free SENG group demonstration meeting See SENG-MODEL Parent Support Groups in Action
Friday, September 11 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Washington County School District, Woodward Building Room 204, 121 W. Tabernacle Street, St. George, Utah 84770
For those who can't commit to the full day of training, come get a taste of what SENG-Model Parent Support Groups can do for you and the gifted individuals in your life by joining us for SENG practice groups, conducted at the conclusion of the training. Be on time, as you won't want to miss a single minute.
Books for SENG-Model Parent Groups
SENG groups use A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children (2007) [recommended text]- by Webb, Gore, Amend and DeVries and Guiding the Gifted Child (1989) by Webb, Meckstroth and Tolan
SENG-Model Parent Group Curriculum (Based on A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children (2007)
To view the whole curriculum in pdf form, click here.
Serving Granite School District Granite Association for Gifted Children c/o Granite District, Gifted & Talented Dept 2500 South State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84115 |
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