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The only way to become a first-generation Sibshop facilitator is to attend a two-day Sibshop training. But adult sibs, parents, service providers, university students and others often join us for the first day for a lively and rewarding discussion of sibs' issues across the lifespan. We hope you can join us!
Here are confirmed dates for upcoming workshops and Sibshop trainings. See additional workshops, retreats, and Sibshop trainings by visiting our online training calendar
To register and to learn more about costs, etc., please contact the host agencies directly:
Friday and Saturday January 27 & 28, 2012
Two-day Sibshop Training
Greenwood Village, Colorado (near Denver)
Hosts: Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation/STAR Center
Registration contact Michelle Clarke 303-794-1182
Friday and Saturday March 9 and 10, 2012
Two-day Sibshop Training
Norman, Oklahoma (Near Oklahoma City)
Hosts: DSACO, ODDC, OSDE, and Oklahoma Sibshop Initiative
Registration contact: Lori Wathen 405-271-5700 x45180
Friday and Saturday May 4 and 5, 2012
Two-day Sibshop Training
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Host: Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support at Saint Joseph's University
Registration contact: Theresa Gill 610-660-2183
Saturday and Sunday September 14 and 15, 2012
Two-day Sibshop Training
Vancouver, British Columbia
Host: ACT--Autism Community Training
Registration contact: 604-205-5467 or info@actcommunity.net
Want to schedule a Sibshop training in your community? Drop us a line at info@siblingsupport.org
Introducing SibTeen! For quite a while, we have been wanting to create a place on the internet just for teenage brothers and sisters. We're happy to announce that SibTeen is available as a Yahoogroup and a Facebook group. Learn more about SibTeen here!
The Arc of King County in Seattle produced an excellent video about sibling issues and Sibshops. It's almost 15 minutes long, but provides great insights from sibs of different ages and cultural backgrounds. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and check it out! We've been on television, radio and in newspapers quite a bit lately. Check out our media page!
And in other news, Don Meyer was quoted in the New York Times on April 13 and Sibshops were discussed on CNN on April 18th and again on the NPR's Diane Rehm Show on April 20th.
There are now over 350 Sibshops worldwide!
Do you want to start a Sibshop? Sure you do! They're fun, rewarding for everyone, and affordable.
- Find a Sibshop in your community
- Learn how to start a Sibshop in your community
- Frequently Asked Questions about Sibshops
Have you seen our new blog? Sibling Stories features short essays by siblings of people with disabilities.
Click here to see an extensive list of sibling-related books!
Other news:
- University of Washington Survey: Positive results of Sibshops last into adulthood!
- Get your own truly cool official Sibshop T- or sweatshirt!
- Support the work of the Sibling Support Project! Click here to see what your donation will support!
