Teenagers, even gifted teens, deal with the emotional and social highs and lows, questions, and quandaries of adolescence. The Essential Guide to Talking with Gifted Teens provides a comprehensive discussion group curriculum to facilitate conversation and activities with gifted students on topics such as identity, stress, relationships, feelings, families and the future. Each session includes background information, dialog questions, and activities or worksheets.
While the curriculum is written specifically for the gifted population, some of the activities and discussion ideas could be adapted for general use as well. Dr. Peterson even includes a section of tips and tools for group facilitation for those with less experience in running a group. Although the activities may seem more geared toward schools or specialized settings, The Essential Guide is a valuable resource for youth workers who may have gifted students and need more information or perspective on their unique needs.
