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SENG Webinar

SENG Webinar Event Feb. 16th, 2012: Taming the Worry Monster: Anxiety in Gifted and Twice-Exceptional (2e) Youth

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Presented by Dan Peters, Ph.D.

In this SENGinar, teachers, parents, and counselors will learn to identify the warning signs of anxiety; the process which anxiety uses to become powerful; and, practical and effective techniques for managing and overcoming anxiety.

Gifted learners are prone to several types of anxiety, including worrying, obsessing, perfectionism, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. Worry, fear, and anxiety are common, yet often quiet “monsters” which have significant negative effects on a child’s academic achievement, social and emotional functioning, and self-esteem. While the aforementioned is true for gifted children, twice-exceptional children appear to be at even greater risk given their disabilities such as ADHD, Asperger’s Disorder, and Dyslexia.

Being aware of a gifted child’s propensity to become anxious and knowing effective interventions for reducing anxiety increase the likelihood of academic achievement and positive social-emotional adjustment.

Date: Feb. 16th, 2012

Time: 4:30 PM Pacific

Location: Participate at home or office using your computer.

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SENG Webinar Event January 19, 2012 — Self-Regulation: Essential Skills for Adolescent Gifted Students

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Presented by Richard M. Cash, Ph.D.

As gifted children move into adolescence, motivating and engaging them in learning becomes more complex and complicated. In many cases this perceived lack of motivation and/or engagement may be due to the students’ deficit in the academic strategies of self-regulation to learn independently. It is essential that parents and teacher assist students in developing the skills of self-regulation, including planning, organizing and meta-cognition. This session will offer suggestions as to how to develop self-regulated learners and ideas of how to encourage autonomous learning.

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SENG Webinar Event Nov 17th, 2011 – Helping the Disorganized Gifted Family

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“If I’m so smart, why can’t I ever find my keys?”

Presented by Kathleen D. Crombie, M.Ed.

It is common for gifted children and adults to have many projects in various stages, numerous collections, high expectations and shifting interests or areas of passion. Overwhelmed with your stuff? This SENGinar focuses on meeting the unique organizational needs of gifted families and shows how to use gifted characteristics for optimal functioning and productivity, whether at home, school or work. Learn routines that will allow gifted children and adults, including those with ADD, to get and to stay organized.

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