SENG Parent Group: Guiding a Gifted Child
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June 16, 17,18, 22, 24
8:15 -11:30 am
Columbia Heights High School Media Center
“Research has shown that academic achievement of gifted and talented students has improved when parents attend SENG Discussion Group”
Dr. James Webb
SENG (Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted) is a 10 session series for parents of gifted, talented,
creative children of all ages. The series is based on the book, Guiding the Gifted Child by Dr. James
Webb and is designed to increase understanding of the social and emotional needs of gifted children
and their families.
Particular emphasis is placed on practical techniques and skills that have “take home value”. Parents
of gifted children meet in a small group with two facilitators to discuss parenting issues, characteristics
of these children, and decisions that need to be made. Parents obtain information and have
opportunities to share advice and swap parenting recipes.
The group facilitator is Patrick Dallas, MSE, who is a school psychologist in the Centennial School
District and has worked in pre-school through high school settings. He has led over thirty SENG
groups in the past both for Summer Academy and for individual school districts.
Some reflections from past discussion group participants:
It was encouraging to know I am not alone when dealing with this special type of
child.I have applied some of the pointers and am encouraged by the results. I got some
ideas that I already put to use. It was a very positive experience.Our discussions have provided an enormous amount of practical help, encouragement,
and source of advice.I was pleased to see that some of the same concerns we were facing with on our family weren’t
particular to us and the way we were dealing with it was confirmed. I came away feeling
like I had accomplished a lot.