Arizona Autism United
www.AZAunited.org
Touchstone Behavioral Health
www.touchstonebh.org
DAY 1:
Arizona Autism United
5025 E Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
DAY 2:
Touchstone Behavioral Health
with Don Meyer of the Sibling Support Project
Join Don Meyer, creator of the Sibshop model and the Sibling Support Project, to learn about this renowned program! Participants may attend both days to become trained and certified on how to implement the Sibshops program, or just attend the first day to learn valuable sibling support strategies.
9:00 am - 3:30 pm @ Arizona Autism United (Phoenix)
Sibling Support Strategies for Parents and Professionals
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. The intended audience for this workshop includes parents, family members, and service providers from educational, mental health, social services, and public health fields.
COST FOR DAY 1 ONLY: $50
9:00 am - 3:30 pm @ Touchstone Behavioral Health (Phoenix)
Sibshops Facilitator Training
Sibshops are kid-friendly workshops as rewarding to run as they are to attend. During this workshop, participants will learn the logistics of planning and implementing a local Sibshop for school-age brothers and sisters. We'll review considerations including: collaborating with other agencies, defining the population you wish to serve, identifying financial resources, characteristics of good Sibshop facilitators, finding a place to hold your Sibshop, how frequently to conduct your Sibshop, and getting the word out to parents and providers. We'll also discuss Sibshop goals and the and the recreational, discussion, and educational activities these goals suggest. Participants will then experience a Sibshops demonstration workshop with Don Meyer and local brothers and sisters. Participating in this workshop is the very best way to learn about what Sibshops are all about. This workshop is open to family members, teachers, psychologists, social workers, and other service providers who want to start a local Sibshop. Please note: individuals wishing to attend the Sibshop Facilitator Training must also attend Day 1. Participants who complete both days will be given the materials and know-how to start, plan, and conduct the activities for Sibshops. Upon completion, you will be considered “first-generation” Sibshop trainees, which qualifies you to start your own local Sibshop.
COST FOR BOTH DAYS (includes Sibshops Facilitator certification): $150
About the Presenter
Don Meyer has been the director of the Sibling Support Project since 1990 and has conducted more than 300 workshops worldwide, educating parents and providers on sibling issues and the Sibshop model. Because of his trainings on the Sibshop model, there are now over 330 Sibshops in eight countries. Don is the senior author of curricula including Sibshops: Workshops for brothers and sisters of children with special needs; The Fathers Program; Grandparent Workshops and the children’s book Living with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs: a Book for Sibs.