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SENG: Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted

A Parent Workshop and Support Group
5 Sessions during March and April 2009

As a parent, do you ever feel overwhelmed by the challenges of raising a gifted child? Gifted kids can be intense, persistent and exhausting, no doubt. However, they can also be delightful and surprising. It is a daunting responsibility to ensure that your child has the opportunity to fulfill their potential. Parents often tell us that they wish their child was just “average.” Raising a gifted child can be a very lonely job, especially if none of your friends are experiencing similar issues.

Parents play a critical role in their gifted child's education. A solid home foundation is vitally important, especially if a gifted child is experiencing alienation or feeling out of place at school or with peers. Research indicates that the most effective guidance and problem prevention for gifted children lies with caring, knowledgeable, and supportive parents.

To support the parents of gifted children in PVUSD, the GATE Services staff offers a series of workshops on “SENG: Supporting the Emothional Needs of the Gifted.”

This year’s SENG Workshop and Parent Support Group will be held at two locations:

  • Mondays in Aptos:
    March 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6, 6:30–8:00 pm

    In the Library at Rio del Mar Elementary School, 819 Pinehurst Drive, Aptos, CA.
    Google Map to Rio del Mar

  • Thursdays in Watsonville:
    March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 6:30–8:00 pm

    In the Library at H.A. Hyde Elementary School, 125 Alta Vista, Watsonville, CA.
    Google Map to H.A. Hyde

Childcare and Spanish Translation Available upon Request
Guarderķa y Traducción disponible al solicitarlas

Registration Required! Please call 786-2144
if you plan to attend!
¡SE REQUIERE REGISTRARSE! Favor de llamar al teléfono 831-786-2144

Key Topics to be addrressed:

  1. Characteristics of Gifted Children
  2. Motivation
  3. Discipline
  4. Stress Management
  5. Depression
  6. Communication of Feelings
  7. Peer Relationships
  8. Sibling Relationships & Rivalry
  9. Parent-Child Relationships
  10. Traditions and Tradition Breaking
  11. Discipline
Lyn Olson, GATE Coordinator Ted Altenberg, GATE Resource Teacher

Lyn Olson, GATE Coordinator

(831) 786-2144 or (831) 786-2100 x 2580
lyn_olson@pvusd.net

Ted Altenberg, GATE Resource Teacher

(831) 786-2144 or (831) 786-2100 x 2581
edward_altenberg@pvusd.net

 

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