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2016 promises to be an exciting year for SENG.
Through your generosity, we are able to offer a wide range of support services this year including
SENG Model Parent Groups and Facilitator training, SENGinars (educational webinars), Membership,
National Gifted Parenting Week, Conference, the Misdiagnosis Initiative and more!
By working collaboratively, we can make a difference in the lives of gifted individuals and their families.
In gratitude,
Elizabeth Ringlee
Executive Director
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Basic Recipe for Parent Advocates
By Mary Lovell
As parents, we are our children's first advocates* - their first voice. Most parents advocate for their children in some way, but for those of us with gifted children, we often come to that point quite by accident. We find our preschooler reading while his age mates are learning their letters or our third grader acting out in class because she finishes her work before her classmates. What is a parent to do when their child becomes very frustrated when the pace in school doesn't keep up with their needed rate or rage to learn? Voila - this is often the time when a parent recognizes that their child's differences need a voice to insure that they do not lose their joy to learn.
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SMPG: My Gifted Education
by Carol Raymond
Several years ago, I enrolled in my first graduate course in gifted education - "The Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners." At that point, I did not have plans to continue an advanced degree in gifted education; I simply sought to understand my eldest stepdaughter better. I yearned for answers to her questions and solutions to her problems.
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The Gift of Emotional Overexcitabilities
By Regina Hellinger
Recent vulnerability research by Brene Brown (Brown, 2010) has shown that the origin of all creativity, innovation, and authenticity is vulnerability. For many gifted individuals it is their emotional overexcitabilities that are the source of their greatest vulnerabilities. The discovery that these vulnerabilities are also the birthplace of their ability to use their gifts in creative and innovative ways serves as a wakeup call to reassess our perceptions on these overexcitabilities and how we address them in our young gifted.
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Voices
By Lisa Hancock
Giftedness has always been part of my life, but there was a long period during which I didn't realize it. Looking back as an adult and parent of four gifted kids, I can now see how being gifted affected every stage of my life.
"Voices" is dedicated entirely to you and your observations as a gifted individual.
Want your voice heard? Share your personal experience and insights as a gifted and talented child, teen, adult or elder, and we may just feature your story here in SENGVine.
We will consider a variety of different submission including stories, articles, poetry and art so don't be shy. Submit yours to: [email protected]
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SMPG Training Tucson
On Saturday, February 6, SENG Founder James T. Webb and Lori Comallie-Caplan welcome Tucson parents in a free SENG Model Parent Group training!
Established in 1981, SENG Model Parent Groups meet regularly to provide a nurturing and non-judgmental atmosphere where parents of gifted children may discuss their experiences. The free parent group meeting is featured in conjunction with a SENG Model Parent Group Facilitator Training which is scheduled to take place from 6:00 to 7:30 pm on February 6, at
Paulo Freire Freedom School, 300 E. University Blvd. #10, Tucson, AZ 85705. Space is limited.
Register today!
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SENG Conference 2016:
Gifted Our Past and Our Future
Colonial Williamsburg
M
ost conferences about giftedness focus on educational issues. While they may include a few presentations about social and emotional development, and the challenges facing the gifted population, these presentations play a minor role. SENG conferences reverse the priorities.
SENG is the ONLY non profit organization focusing on the social and emotional needs of gifted individuals throughout their lifespans. Join us in Colonial Williamsburg for an exciting array of speakers and workshops that are unique to the SENG experience.
Gifted Our Past and Our Future
July 21, 2016 Pre-Conference Workshops
July 22 - 24, 2016 General Sessions and Children's Program
Conference 2016 topics include:
* Social and Emotional Needs
* Twice Exceptional
* Counseling
* Diversity
* Gifted Adults; Gifted Elders
* Homeschooling
* Outliers among Outliers
* Parenting / Gifted Families
Exhibitor Registration Opens January 31, 2016
Early Bird Registration Opens February 15, 2016
$350.00 member /
$395.00 non member
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About SENG
SENG is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) entity with a diverse Board of Directors. Our mission is to empower families and communities to guide gifted and talented individuals to reach their potential: intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
With the goal of further expanding its activities and reaching more people, SENG is constantly developing new strategies to assist and enlighten members of this unique community.
SENG accepts contributions of all sizes from individuals and organizations. Please join us in our work to increase understanding, knowledge, and services for gifted children, individuals and adults.
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