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1 hr 30 min
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1 hr 30 min
Best Value
SENG Monthly Membership
15
Every month
+$5 Setup fee
For those who have already attended a 6-week session and want to stay connected with other SENG "graduates" and co-facilitators Jennifer and Alli.
60 minutes, same SENG format!
Valid until canceled
SENG COMMUNITY GROUPS meeting the
SOCIAL and EMOTIONAL NEEDS of the GIFTED
The SENG model was created in 1981 by Dr. James Webb in response to the suicide of a gifted adolescent.
As a SENG-certified facilitators, Jennifer McKendree and I co-lead community groups for parents of gifted/2e children and gifted/2e/neurodivergent adults to create a place where we can gather with likeminded people while building skills and gathering support. Our SENG-verified Community Groups (SCGs) are available virtually and in the future we plan in-person as well. ​
Meet your co-facilitators:
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Jennifer McKendree is a gifted/2e STEM educator and a middle school teacher for 7 years in a gifted magnet school. She earned her gifted endorsement and a Master's from the University of Virginia in Education and Leadership. Jennifer is also past Chair of the Virginia Beach Gifted Citizens' Advisory Committee (GCAC) and a parent to a four-year-old daughter.
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Alli Krug is an epidemiologist and professional coach who has more than 500 hours' volunteer experience in the classroom, elected positions in community advocacy roles for the gifted as well as leadership roles in each of the school districts where the family has lived. She is spouse and parent to two gifted/2e young men and serves as current chair of the GCAC.
SENG groups meet weekly for 6 sessions and are limited to 14 participants to ensure everyone has an opportunity to interact.
Your fee covers 6 weeks of 90-min sessions as well as a private Discord server we open to participants who want to stay connected throughout the sessions and after we wrap up.
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We are having an incredible time with our current group of parents of gifted/2e children and are really looking forward to seeing you!
Please join us and spread the word!
Introducing -
Monthly Office Hours
Please join me for month office hours on the third Monday of each month. These 60-minute sessions will follow the same SENG format (topic and content, discussion, closing focus area and action) and are open to anyone who has attended one of our SENG groups in the past.
To keep this a safe and judgment-free space for parents to share their struggles, I am open to considering including those who have attended another SENG-certified group as well - but please inquire first so we can see if this is a good fit for you.
The cost is $15/month and can be cancelled any time. Your support allows me to continue ongoing professional development. I am an avid researcher and learner so this is typically about 300 hours per year at a minimum cost of ~$20 per session so I really appreciate your support!
Thank you!
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Jenni M.
mom to middle-school boy
I believe that the relationship that I have with my child has improved as a result of participating in the group. I was able to learn and apply new parenting strategies that were recommended, I felt less alone in this journey among the other parents facing similar experiences, and the topics and resources were very relevant. I liked it so much that I signed up for the next one. I highly recommend.
Jennifer W, SC
mom to 8 yr old girl
The SENG parent group was a breath of fresh air for this determined, but weary, mom of an energetic, intense, precocious, charming daughter diagnosed with ASD/ADHD. Finding solidarity with parents who share similar experiences, exchanging stories, and sharing resources and ideas has put new wind in my parenting sails! The facilitators provided a structured, safe, no-judgement environment that helped me feel comfortable and challenged me to think in new ways about my daughter's, and our family's, life. I'm really grateful for these 6 sessions and I know that other parents will greatly benefit too. You are not alone!
Anon.
I think it's a great start for parents of 2E children to have a support group for them, as parents of 2E children have many challenges that other support groups may not understand (ie. support group only for parents or support group only for children with behavioral issues, etc). I think parents of 2e and gifted children are often looking for a community of other parents who understand and get them. Having more support groups for parents of 2E children would be a great opportunity for people to find community and a place of belonging.