Social, emotional needs of gifted children - Parent support group forming

[Anonymous]

The Gifted and Talented Association of Montgomery County is pleased to announce the formation of a SENG-Model Parent Support Group starting in January 2010.

Participate in a guided discussion group to 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 will include: Identification/Characteristics, Perfectionism, Parent Relationships, Sibling Relationships, Communication of Feelings, Stress Management, Depression, Motivation, Tradition Breaking, Peer Relationship and Discipline.

For more information on SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted) see http://www.sengifted.org. * SENG Model Parent Groups are not therapy groups, nor are they advocacy groups. *

For more information, including how to register, visit the GTAMC.org website at http://www.gtamc.org/Home/programs/seng-model-parent-support-group.