Date: February 16, 2012
Time: 7:30 PM Eastern, 6:30 PM Central, 5:30 PM Mountain, 4:30 PM Pacific
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.
Dr. Dan Peters, licensed psychologist, is Clinical Director of the Summit Center, specializing in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and families with special emphasis on gifted, talented, and creative individuals and families. He is also Co-director of Camp Summit for the Gifted, Talented, and Creative. Dr. Peters speaks regularly at state and national conferences on a variety of gifted issues. He consults with GATE and Special Education Departments, and trains teachers and parents about understanding, teaching, and raising gifted children. Dr. Peters serves on the Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) Editorial Board and is Associate Chair of the National Association of Gifted Children’s (NAGC) Assessments of Giftedness Special Interest Group.
SENG is committed to sharing complex issues relating to the social and emotional needs of giftedness. SENGinars reflect the opinions of their speakers and do not necessarily represent the philosophy of SENG. SENG invites your comments and discussion about this SENGinar following the session.
For more information, contact office@sengifted.org or call 845-797-5054.
