Sibshop Facilitator Training

2016

This two day workshop gives participants all the materials and know-how needed to start, plan, and conduct the activities to hold Sibshops. During the two day training, facilitators in training will learn about siblings' lifelong concerns, find out how to organize a local Sibshop and experience what a Sibshop is all about. On day two, Don Meyer, trainees, and local young brothers and sisters will conduct a four hour Demonstration Sibshop. Sibshops are a spirited mix of new games (designed to be unique, off-beat, and appealing to a wide ability range), new friends, and discussion activities. Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing, and for many, somewhere in-between. They reflect a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another-- if they are given a chance.

Sibling, Sibshop, Sibling Support

Continuing Education/Community Training

Quality Assurance, Quality of Life

Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English

Mulit-County

N/A