February Guest Speaker

Post date: Jan 15, 2013 8:53:53 PM

Wilson Gifted Education Network is proud to host an evening of insight and learning.

Lisa Van Gemert

Mensa's Gifted Youth Specialist

February 6, 2013 6:30 to 9:00

Wilson High School Auditorium

2601 Grandview Blvd.

West Lawn, Pa. 19609

Taming the Tigers: How to Manage Perfectionism and Boredom in Your Kids (and Yourself!)

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Join Mensa's Gifted Youth Specialist for an evening that will fill you with insight and strategies for taming the tigers of perfectionism and boredom in your children (and even yourself).

Act 48 credits are available for educators

Early bird registration -

$10.00 per family until February 1, 2013

At the door - $15.00 per family

Free for high school students with student ID

Evenings Schedule

6:30 pm Session 1 - Perfectionism

As many parents know, perfectionism is the gifted child’s disease. This session will share the roots of perfectionism and specific strategies parents can use to help gifted children work through it. It doesn't have to be a negative thing, however, and there are specific techniques that help tame it. Come learn how to help your child avoid perfection paralysis!

Break - 7:30 to 7:45

7: 45 pm Session 2 - Boredom

Virtually everyone endures boredom at some point, but for some people, particularly gifted children, it is a daily challenge that drains them of energy and motivation. Ironically, boredom is incredibly fascinating. In this session, you will learn the intriguing nature of what boredom actually is and how it can be managed effectively in children and adults.

Lisa Van Gemert is the Gifted Youth Specialist for Mensa, and she has conducted professional development workshops for thousands of teachers on all facets of best practices in gifted education, consistently receiving rave reviews for her humor, insight and relevant practical advice for those who serve the gifted.

She holds a Masters of Education in Teaching from the University of Texas at Arlington and was a teacher and school administrator prior to joining the Mensa Foundation team.