Caregiver Conversations
Raising Gifted and Multi-Exceptional Children
Join other parents and caregivers of gifted and multi-exceptional children in a facilitated discussion led by seasoned guides. Share the joys and challenges unique to parenting bright, intense, and often perplexing young humans in a safe, judgement-free space. Topics will be chosen by the group from a curated list.
New cohort starting March 11th, 2025
Registration is open!
6 consecutive Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:30pm CDT (UTC-5)
The fee for the Conversation is $180. Scholarships may be available.
Parenting in the Adult Years
They’re always your child, but now they are an adult. How does your relationship change and evolve, and how can you help that happen in a positive way? We’ll talk about strategies for communicating with your gifted and multi-exceptional adult children and what you can learn from each other. Join us for shared stories, collective wisdom, less frustration, and more laughter.
New cohort starting August 27th, 2025
Registration opens in June
6 consecutive Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:30pm CDT (UTC-5)
The fee for the Conversation is $180. Scholarships may be available.
Exploring Our Own Needs as Gifted and Multi-exceptional Adults
Adulting is hard, even when you've been at it for a while. Gifted and 2e adults often don't have a welcoming space where they can share the ups and downs of being a smart, quirky person in a world that doesn't always get their jokes. Framed by weekly topics, this discussion series is all about celebrating yourself and the other gifted adults in your life.
New cohort starting October 7th, 2025
Registration will open in September
6 consecutive Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:30pm CDT (UTC-5) (Final two sessions will be CST (UTC -6))
The fee for the Conversation is $180. Scholarships may be available.
Caring for Gifted or 2e Elders
Caring for a gifted elder can be one of the most heartbreaking, rewarding, and transformative endeavors of our lives. It's hard to talk about how we support a loved one who is failing, either physically or mentally. The desire to protect their dignity often keeps us silent at a time when we need community and support. Whether you are in the midst of caring for a loved one or have been a caregiver in the past, this is a warm and welcoming place to seek and share advice and commiseration from others who have been there.
Join a group
When we have a Caregiver Conversation section scheduled, we'll post it on the Contact Me page and on the Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented website. Feel free to sign up for a waiting list by filling out the contact form and specifying which section you are interested in – parenting, adulting, or caring for an elder. We'll email you when the next Conversation is scheduled.
Groups will meet weekly for 90 minutes and will be scheduled for 4 to 8 consecutive weeks.