Workshops for Siblings of Children with Support Needs
Siblings of children with support needs have their own challenges, emotions, and concerns. Support siblings with this ultimate guide to planning peer support, informational, and recreational activities for siblings ages 8 through 17.
Widely used for more than 40 years in hundreds of communities worldwide, Sibshops are lively, low-cost workshops where siblings can share their joys and challenges, learn from their peers, and just have fun together. Enhanced with new research, online materials, and 100+ engaging activities, this updated guide makes it easier than ever to create and launch a Sibshop in your own community. You'll get practical instructions for every step of planning, promoting, budgeting, and running a successful Sibshop, plus insights from siblings and Sibshop facilitators throughout the world. Perfect for all programs and professionals serving families of children with disabilities, this complete how-to guide will help you create upbeat, rewarding, and welcoming workshops that give siblings much-needed support.

WHY SIBSHOPS?

Sibshops are a great opportunity for siblings to:

• Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting and enjoy fun activities together
• Reduce their sense of isolation by affirming that they're not alone
• Learn how their peers handle situations commonly experienced by siblings
• Get answers to their questions about their siblings' support needs
• Develop friendships that will be ongoing sources of validation and support