May 2024

In This Issue

Director's Corner

SENG Spotlight Article

SENG in the Community

Highlighted Events & Promotions

SENG Partners

DIRECTOR'S CORNER

On Resilience

By Rianne van de Ven

May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. On May 25 th , the Mensa Foundation, in partnership with SENG, is hosting a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Lin Lim. Doctors Lamis Jabri, Maggie Brown, Scott Barry Kaufman and I will discuss “Cultural and Lifespan Perspectives of

Intelligence and Giftedness” (tickets still available). I am sure that we will come to talk about resilience in that session.

SENG Spotlight

Fortifying Emotional Resilience in Gifted Students

By Ayanwole Boluwatife Joshua

We are drawn to and fascinated by those who defy the odds to attain extraordinary heights, and throughout history, there have been many notable and distinguished people who rise in the face of adversity. As an illustration, consider Ben Carson, a writer and surgeon who rose to prominence via resiliency, and Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, who was raised in poverty before launching his well-known career in the computer business (Isaacson 2011).

SENG in the Community

Ethical Leadership in advancing EDI (equity, diversity, and inclusion) across the lifespan is a passion area for Lin Lim. Her team were finalists in the 2024 University of California Ethics Summit Competition which concluded at the end of April. Lin advocates for ethical leadership practices that harness the power of diverse minds working together as the business model for sustainable success.

Shaunne McKinley did a SENG parent parent presentation about social and emotional needs of gifted learners for Deer Valley's Gifted Showcase in April.

On May 14th, SENG Directors Gayle Bentley and Dr. Lin Lim presented an interactive session around the importance of leveraging picture books to build strong positive relationships and discuss tricky topics with young children. This session was part of our “SENGAuthors” series, and was moderated by another SENG Director, Lisa Sticca-Conrad.

Adam Laningham, the president of SENG, gave a virtual presentation in Brazil on May 18th!

SENG Highlights

Registration is OPEN!

Set sail for the SENG 2024 Annual Community Conference in Berkeley, CA, from July 10-13, 2024. Connect with fellow gifted adults, parents/caregivers and professionals navigating the exhilarating waters of giftedness. Share your triumphs and challenges in a supportive community that truly understands. This conference is your chance to find your tribe, exchange valuable insights, and build lasting connections. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a welcoming and understanding community!

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SENG Partner Announcements

GHF Journey Feature Article by Dr. Lin Lim

May is AAPI & Mental Health Awareness Month. SENG Immediate Past President Dr. Lin Lim was featured in GHF Journey discussing her experience as a parent of gifted children. Her article, Busting the Homeschooling Myth: An Asian American Experience , is available here.

Partner with SENG

SENG strives to work with companies, nonprofits and other organizations that align with our mission and values across the nation and globe. Our partners contribute more than money. Their knowledge, resources and in-kind support are helping guide gifted and talented individuals to reach their goals: intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

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SENG is a nonprofit organization that empowers families and communities to guide gifted and talented individuals to reach their goals:intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.