Parent Support Group

GT Parent Connection invites you to a

“Parents of Gifted Children Support Group”

10-Week Session Begins January

The Parents of Gifted Children Support Group is structured to bring together 10 to 20 interested parents of gifted and talented children to discuss topics of common interest. The facilitator of the group does not attempt to give expert advice. The facilitation provides a non-judgmental and nurturing atmosphere. The parents of the high ability children are themselves a rich resource of information and are able to get fresh ideas from other parents and referenced materials.

The group will meet for 10 weeks starting in JANUARY 2014. Topics covered include:

· Characteristics of Gifted Children

· Communication: The Key to Relationships

· Motivation, Enthusiasm, and Underachievement

· Discipline and Self- Management

· Intensity, Perfectionism, and Stress

· Idealism and Unhappiness

· Acquaintances, Friends, and Peers

· Family Relationships

· Values, Traditions, and Uniqueness

· Complexities of Successful Parenting

The group facilitator is Monica Joyner, M.A ., NCC, MFT-I, CADC-I:

· Marriage and Family Therapist – Intern

· Alcohol and Drug Counselor – Intern

· Works with Children's Cabinet and American Comprehensive Counseling Services

· Co-facilitated two SENG parent support groups

To Join:

Contact Monica at mjoyner@joynercounseling.com or 775-525-1363 by December 15th

Donation of $100 per family for the 10 week session is requested. Pro bono cases will be considered