Practical Interventions for the Practically Perfect

Presenter: Lisa Van Gemert

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
4:00 PST / 7:00 EST
Virtual

This session focuses on seven key strategies ready to drag-and-drop into your home. Come learn the Timing Strategy, how to tell if perfectionism really is a problem, the value of goal disengagement, and the Level Strategy. Leave with a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious toolbox of effective ideas.

About the Speaker:

Lisa Van Gemert is an expert in neuropsychology, pedagogy, and education, known for combining humor, technology, and fun in her work. A former teacher, school administrator, and Youth & Education Ambassador for Mensa, Lisa is also an expert consultant for TV shows like Lifetime’s Child Genius and the author of four books, including the Legacy Award-winning Perfectionism: A Practical Guide to Managing Never Good Enough. She shares resources for educators and parents through her websites GiftedGuru.com and VocabularyLuau.com. Lisa holds a degree in English and an M.Ed.T. from the University of Texas at Arlington.

RSVP at bit.ly/iea-gsg-oct8

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This event is a part of IEA’s Gifted Support Group (GSG) Parent Speaker Series. Join us for an exciting series of expert-led workshops offering practical strategies to support your gifted child.