Parent Conversations:  Gifted LGBTQ+ Youth

Gifted LGBTQ+ youth have challenging needs that complexly affect them as individuals and their social and emotional development.  How do we support these very real needs?  How can parents better understand these needs?  How do we ensure that each young person is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression?  Here are some articles to inform and support our discussion;  

LGBTQ Diversity Toolbox for Parents,  National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC);  https://nagc.org/page/LGBTQ-Diversity-Toolbox-for-Parents-Resources

Gifted and Gay: When GT Meets LGBT, Ft. Bend Independent School District;  https://www.fortbendisd.com/cms/lib/TX01917858/Centricity/Domain/66/2020-21%20GT%20Parent%20Symposium%20Files/Gifted%20and%20Gay%20Powerpoint.pdf 

5 Articles from Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted (SENG); https://www.sengifted.org/allarticles/categories/lgbtq 

We aspire to welcome everyone and address gifted topics that are accessible and relevant to busy parents.  Join us to listen, participate, collect resources, share ideas and create community that supports and understands gifted parenting. Topic suggestions welcome and will change each session, and resources will be provided to inform and fuel the conversation.  It's OK if you don't have time to read, just join us for inspiring conversation with other gifted parents and Katherine Peterson, parent,  CGCC Board Member / Facilitator.   Other CGCC Board Members including Carole Jones, CGCC President, and Aileen Kelleher, LCSW, CGCC Board Member and Professional Member will join as they are able. Please feel free to reach out to Katherine Peterson, CGCC Board Member & Parent Discussion Facilitator with questions or ideas.   

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