sibling support training and networking opportunities

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Sibshop Training Workshop 

May 21 and 22, 2010

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

 

You're Invited!

 

 

 

Conference Sponsors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who Should Attend?

Parents and other adult family members, and service providers from educational,

mental health, social services, and public health fields won't want to miss

these workshops. 

 

 

 

About Don Meyer 

Don Meyer is the nation's leading trainer and educator on sibling support.  His

humor, warmth, and vast experience make him a favorite with audiences around the

country. 

Don Meyer is the director of The Sibling Support Project and a founder of the of

the SEFAM (Supporting Extended Family Members) program at the University of

Washington, which pioneered services for fathers, siblings, and grandparents of

children with special needs. 

As a sought-after speaker, Don has conducted hundreds of workshops on siblings,

fathers, and grandparents of children with special needs and trainings on the

Sibshop model throughout the United States, Canada, Ireland, England, Italy, New

Zealand, and Japan. 

Don is the senior author or editor of five books: the Sibshop curriculum,

Sibshops: Workshops for brothers and sisters of children with special needs; a

collection of essays by fathers of children with special needs, Uncommon

Fathers; Essays by adult Siblings of people with disabilities, Thicker than

Water, and three books for young readers, Living with a Brother or Sister with

Special Needs, Views from our Shoes, and the Sibling Slam Book.

 

 

 

Networking Reception

Friday, May 22

4:00-6:00 p.m

Take this opportunity  network with others. Beverages and snacks will be

provided.

 

 

 

For online registration click here.  

 

To download a registration form click here. 

 

Questions:

847/385-5360

sibshop@... 

 

Continuing Education Credits Available for:

 

Early Intervention,  SLP, OT, PT, SW ,  CPDU,  QMRP

 

DATE: May 21 and May 22, 2010

TIME: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

     check-in time 8:30 a.m. 

LOCATION:  Roosevelt University Schaumburg Campus, Penthouse

1400 N. Roosevelt Boulevard

                      Schaumburg, IL

                      COST: Day 1 only (Friday)  $75.00

                                    Both

days                 $100.00

 

 

 

 

Clearbrook

Sibshop Facilitator Workshop

featuring

Don Meyer

With the exception of mothers, siblings spend more time with children who have

developmental disabilities or chronic health impairments than any other family

member. And, because the sibling relationship is the longest-lasting

relationship in the family, brothers and sisters are likely to experience

concerns throughout their lives. Despite their importance, siblings' concerns

are too often ignored.

On May 21 and 22, 2010 Clearbrook, The Autism Program-TAP and Oak-Leyden

Developmental Services will sponsor a two day workshop conducted by Don Meyer,

Director of the Sibling Support Project and creator of the Sibshop model. The

Sibling Support Project is the national leader in providing training and

education on sibling issues and programs.

The two-day workshop will educate parents, service providers, and others about

sibs' ever-changing issues across the life-span. The 1st day is for those

interested in sibling issues. The 2nd day will allow those interested

participants to participate in the facilitation training. Participants will

learn how to organize a local Sibshop and experience what a Sibshop is about.

Participants will join Don Meyer in a four hour demonstration Sibshop.

 

 

 

Day One

Life-Long Issues Faced by Brothers and Sisters...

Brothers and Sisters of People with Special Needs: Unique Concerns, Unique

Opportunities. 

Friday, May 21, 9:00 am-noon  This core workshop uses a lively large-group

discussion format to help participants learn about the concerns and

opportunities frequently experienced by brothers and sisters of people with

special needs.  During this workshop, participants share what they have

observed in their families or the families they serve.  Participants also learn

what researchers, clinicians, and siblings themselves say about growing up with

siblings who have special needs.  Implications for parents and service

providers will be discussed throughout the workshop. 

A Panel of Brothers and Sisters. 

Friday, May 21, 1:00-2:30 p.m.  One of the best ways to learn about sibling

issues is to listen to the " the real experts. "   During this workshop, Don Meyer

will moderate a panel of brothers and sisters who will discuss life with

siblings who have special needs.  We'll cover it all: the good parts, the

not-so-good parts, and everything in-between.  Along the way, panelists will

offer suggestions to parents and providers. 

Sibshops: Getting Started

Friday, May 21 2:30-4:00 p.m. Learn the logistics of planning and implementing

a local Sibshop. Various considerations to take into account when planning a

Sibshop will be discussed.

 Day Two

Demonstration Sibshop

Saturday, May 22 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m Participating in this workshop is the very

best way to learn about what Sibshops are all about.  During the Demonstration

Sibshop, participants will put on their jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers to join

Don Meyer as he conducts a Sibshop for 12 to 20 local brothers and sisters. 

This Sibshop will also be the " kick-off " for an on-going program in the host

community.  You must Attend Day One in order to participate in the

Demonstration Sibshop.

 

 

 

Thanks to our collaborative partners:  UIC, Advocate Health, Jewish Children's

and Family Service, NWSRA, SIBS (Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters)

 

 

 

 

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Sibshop Training Workshop 

May 21 and 22, 2010

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

 

You're Invited!

 

 

 

Conference Sponsors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who Should Attend?

Parents and other adult family members, and service providers from educational,

mental health, social services, and public health fields won't want to miss

these workshops. 

 

 

 

About Don Meyer 

Don Meyer is the nation's leading trainer and educator on sibling support.  His

humor, warmth, and vast experience make him a favorite with audiences around the

country. 

Don Meyer is the director of The Sibling Support Project and a founder of the of

the SEFAM (Supporting Extended Family Members) program at the University of

Washington, which pioneered services for fathers, siblings, and grandparents of

children with special needs. 

As a sought-after speaker, Don has conducted hundreds of workshops on siblings,

fathers, and grandparents of children with special needs and trainings on the

Sibshop model throughout the United States, Canada, Ireland, England, Italy, New

Zealand, and Japan. 

Don is the senior author or editor of five books: the Sibshop curriculum,

Sibshops: Workshops for brothers and sisters of children with special needs; a

collection of essays by fathers of children with special needs, Uncommon

Fathers; Essays by adult Siblings of people with disabilities, Thicker than

Water, and three books for young readers, Living with a Brother or Sister with

Special Needs, Views from our Shoes, and the Sibling Slam Book.

 

 

 

Networking Reception

Friday, May 22

4:00-6:00 p.m

Take this opportunity  network with others. Beverages and snacks will be

provided.

 

 

 

For online registration click here.  

 

To download a registration form click here. 

 

Questions:

847/385-5360

sibshop@... 

 

Continuing Education Credits Available for:

 

Early Intervention,  SLP, OT, PT, SW ,  CPDU,  QMRP

 

DATE: May 21 and May 22, 2010

TIME: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

     check-in time 8:30 a.m. 

LOCATION:  Roosevelt University Schaumburg Campus, Penthouse

1400 N. Roosevelt Boulevard

                      Schaumburg, IL

                      COST: Day 1 only (Friday)  $75.00

                                    Both

days                 $100.00

 

 

 

 

Clearbrook

Sibshop Facilitator Workshop

featuring

Don Meyer

With the exception of mothers, siblings spend more time with children who have

developmental disabilities or chronic health impairments than any other family

member. And, because the sibling relationship is the longest-lasting

relationship in the family, brothers and sisters are likely to experience

concerns throughout their lives. Despite their importance, siblings' concerns

are too often ignored.

On May 21 and 22, 2010 Clearbrook, The Autism Program-TAP and Oak-Leyden

Developmental Services will sponsor a two day workshop conducted by Don Meyer,

Director of the Sibling Support Project and creator of the Sibshop model. The

Sibling Support Project is the national leader in providing training and

education on sibling issues and programs.

The two-day workshop will educate parents, service providers, and others about

sibs' ever-changing issues across the life-span. The 1st day is for those

interested in sibling issues. The 2nd day will allow those interested

participants to participate in the facilitation training. Participants will

learn how to organize a local Sibshop and experience what a Sibshop is about.

Participants will join Don Meyer in a four hour demonstration Sibshop.

 

 

 

Day One

Life-Long Issues Faced by Brothers and Sisters...

Brothers and Sisters of People with Special Needs: Unique Concerns, Unique

Opportunities. 

Friday, May 21, 9:00 am-noon  This core workshop uses a lively large-group

discussion format to help participants learn about the concerns and

opportunities frequently experienced by brothers and sisters of people with

special needs.  During this workshop, participants share what they have

observed in their families or the families they serve.  Participants also learn

what researchers, clinicians, and siblings themselves say about growing up with

siblings who have special needs.  Implications for parents and service

providers will be discussed throughout the workshop. 

A Panel of Brothers and Sisters. 

Friday, May 21, 1:00-2:30 p.m.  One of the best ways to learn about sibling

issues is to listen to the " the real experts. "   During this workshop, Don Meyer

will moderate a panel of brothers and sisters who will discuss life with

siblings who have special needs.  We'll cover it all: the good parts, the

not-so-good parts, and everything in-between.  Along the way, panelists will

offer suggestions to parents and providers. 

Sibshops: Getting Started

Friday, May 21 2:30-4:00 p.m. Learn the logistics of planning and implementing

a local Sibshop. Various considerations to take into account when planning a

Sibshop will be discussed.

 Day Two

Demonstration Sibshop

Saturday, May 22 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m Participating in this workshop is the very

best way to learn about what Sibshops are all about.  During the Demonstration

Sibshop, participants will put on their jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers to join

Don Meyer as he conducts a Sibshop for 12 to 20 local brothers and sisters. 

This Sibshop will also be the " kick-off " for an on-going program in the host

community.  You must Attend Day One in order to participate in the

Demonstration Sibshop.

 

 

 

Thanks to our collaborative partners:  UIC, Advocate Health, Jewish Children's

and Family Service, NWSRA, SIBS (Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters)

 

 

 

 

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