The author reflects on SENG’s annual conference as a restorative adventure of self-inquiry, celebrating giftedness, community, and the cyclical nature of personal growth. Citing Viktor Frankl, she urges embracing purpose-driven action so happiness and success ‘ensue’ rather than being pursued, and to share inner gifts with others.
The post highlights solidarity with neurodivergent individuals during Pride Month, emphasizing neurodiversity, support for gifted people, and the importance of nurturing environments. It urges families, educators, and communities to collaborate to understand, accept, and assist neurodivergent and intersectional individuals so they can thrive.
The post discusses resilience—defined by the APA—and its relevance for gifted individuals. It outlines that resilience can be developed through practices like Positive Psychology and ACT, and suggests focusing on connection, wellness, healthy thinking, and meaning, offering PERMA-based reflection questions and resources including the APA website.
Dr. Ciminy St. Clair, a SENG board member with decades of experience in gifted education, seeks to increase awareness and support for twice-exceptional individuals. She advocates expanding outreach, training, and community resources to foster belonging and ensure gifted and twice-exceptional people receive appropriate recognition and support.
SENG launched rebranded Community Groups in 2022 to provide peer support for parents, educators, gifted adults, and specialized communities. The program offers streamlined six-hour facilitator training, diverse resources beyond a single text, and an online hub for co-facilitator communication to increase accessibility and regular offerings.
Reflecting on SENG’s one-year anniversary, the author celebrates community growth, dialogue, and commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging. She envisions expanded outreach to under-represented gifted students through scholarships, mentorship, and enrichment, and invites readers to propose projects as the organization pursues global impact and opportunity.
Adam Laningham reflects on SENG’s 2023 resilience and program adaptations, highlights relaunch of Model Parent Groups as inclusive SENG Community Groups, and outlines 2024 priorities: updating the liaison program, expanding impact, and planning the Annual SENG Community Conference in Berkeley. He invites community involvement and support.
The author reflects on concluding a SENG board term, reviewing past achievements and 2023 innovations, and outlines inclusive programs and collaborations. She invites participation in SENG Community Groups and upcoming outreach initiatives, emphasizing community, belonging, and continued collective support for gifted individuals.
Karen Arnstein reflects on SENG’s growth and the organization’s role supporting twice-exceptional individuals. She considers privilege, global uncertainty, and society’s progress toward dignity and inclusion, arguing for continued advocacy and support for gifted and cognitively diverse students as we confront ethical and educational challenges ahead.
A teacher and SENG board member reflects on helping gifted students recognize their potential impact, noting strengths like leadership, creativity, and mentoring, and barriers such as humility, peer comparison, and pressure. She recommends self-reflection, mentorship, individualized support, collaboration, and recognition to foster awareness and positive classroom influence.
