The Sibling Support Project

Children who lose a sibling to disability, illness, or unexpected causes experience complex grief. Sibshops are a tried-and-true model being adapted for bereaved siblings to meet each other, talk about the ups and downs of their experiences with others who (truly) get it, and remember the magic of play. If you support children who have lost a sibling and are looking for an effective, fun, structured model to meet the needs of groups of young sibs, this training is for you! bit.ly/3yeMAu6

We had a blast with this incredible crew of new Sibshop Facilitators and kiddos (the very best teachers) in MI this week! Many thanks to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Family Center for Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs for so graciously hosting an unforgettable Sibshop Facilitator Training. families, get ready to have some fun!

FREE online training for those who live and work in Texas! Space is limited. Non-TX residents can join a waitlist and be notified after. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make a Texas-size difference in the lives of siblings in your community! https://bit.ly/3WX65Bu

10 spots remain! To register: [email protected].

It's almost here! Our next in-person Sibshop Facilitator Training, hosted by is only two weeks away. There is still time to jump in on this incredible opportunity to make the difference of a lifetime for young siblings of kids with disabilities in your community! https://bit.ly/3R7ifEa

Last call to register for our July online Sibshop Facilitator Training! Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time THIS FRIDAY. We hope to see you there. https://bit.ly/4bdYaDx

Way to go, Sandy Feet Initiative! The coolest Sibshop!

NEWS - WE MADE THE NEWS! Thank you for featuring and what we do the of

READ IT: https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/beach-camp-siblings-of-kids-with-special-needs

An excerpt…..”This beach camp gives special attention to siblings of kids with special needs” “The last day of the Sandy Feet beach camp in San Clemente started with a rousing hula hoop showdown. Players from each team hop down a row of hula hoops, and when they meet, it’s a rochambeau faceoff. “Rock, paper, scissors, shoot!”

The kids at this camp, ages 7 to 13, all have siblings at home with special needs. But this week at the beach is their time — to connect with other kids like them and to just have fun. Besides playing at the beach, the kids have daily discussions about how to navigate the complicated feelings and situations that go along with having a special needs sibling.”

“So, we were talking about, emotional boundaries for our siblings and for our parents and our friends,”

Said Marisol, 8, visiting from Oakland, where she lives with a brother who has autism and another condition she couldn’t quite remember at the moment. What was her favorite part of camp? “I would say probably boogie boarding,” she said.

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Thanks to this wonderful crew and WisconSibs for an unforgettable Sibshop Facilitator Training in Madison!

Amazing to shine the light on sibling support as a catalyst for social change in the disability community today at ! Grateful to all who attended, to the incomparable Lisa Matthews for co-presenting, and to Tiffany Banks, Ph.D./LCSW-C for representing the amazing sib community.

We are honored to present on the power of sibling support at the 2024 NASW National Conference this week alongside our friend and colleague, Lisa Matthews, from the .

Registration is live and it is FREE! Meet us in the heart of oil country to learn how you can make a difference in the lives of siblings of kids with disabilities in your community as a Certified Sibshop Facilitator. Thanks to our gracious host registration for the full certification is free. Register today! We hope to see you in the Lone Star State! https://bit.ly/3WX65Bu

This chat was so much fun! We went deep on the podcast about sibling roles and relationships, embracing difference, planning for the future, and, of course, selling corn. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3x5Xfa6 or wherever you get your podcasts.

Registration is OPEN! Let's go, Lansing! Join us for 2 unforgettable days to learn why it's crucial to support siblings of kids with disabilities and how you can do it as a Certified Sibshop Facilitator in YOUR community. https://bit.ly/3R7ifEa

Thank you Keren Landman for writing about this important topic and for highlighting siblings’ role in navigating the labyrinth of disability services. Thanks also for the shout-out for SibNet on Facebook!

How to care for people in your life with intellectual disabilities A practical guide to navigating a fractured support system.

Why consider siblings of kids with disabilities? Join us for an unforgettable 2-day experience to find out! You will leave with new knowledge, skills, and passion to make a real difference in your community - and have some fun along the way! https://bit.ly/3WP475Z

Need a do-good reason to travel someplace fun this summer? Join the party in Madison, WI, for our next in-person Sibshop Facilitator Certification Training! This super-discounted rate includes the full certification and food both days. Your take-away? The knowledge, skills, and certification to support kiddos as a Sibshop Facilitator in your own community! bit.ly/3UvjZYB

What a crew! Thank you North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities for hosting us and this amazing group for our Sibshop Facilitator Training this past weekend. We look forward to working with you all to bring Sibshops to life in ND!

Hot off the presses! Thank you CNN for shining the spotlight on siblings! https://cnn.it/4d4p9n3

Our gift to you on National Siblings Day: An honest convo about a top-of-mind topic for SO many siblings "Reconciling Resentment and Guilt." Our very own Emily Holl joined Alicia Maples, TEDx San Antonio "Recognizing Glass Children" speaker, to talk about what we resent, why we feel guilty, and how we can break the cycle. Siblings, parents, and anyone who cares about siblings of people with support needs -- this one is for you! Watch it here: https://youtu.be/zWzSZKPVcpM.

Happy National Siblings Day! Today (and every day) we honor all the sibs who do so much for so many. We see you. We celebrate you! And we call on the community to help us support you. If every person in our online family donates $20, we will make leaps and bounds to be able to provide more training scholarships for future Sibshop Facilitators, better resources for existing Sibshops, and greater support for siblings and those who care about them. Please join us! https://bit.ly/3FxFJvZ

We already have folks traveling from out of state to attend this unique opportunity to become certified as a Sibshop Facilitator. We'd love to meet you in ND, too! Please share with people who are ready to make a difference and have some fun in the process. Thank you Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities for hosting.

Join us ahead of National Siblings Day to honor siblings. Our topic? Most-requested by YOU in the majority of our online groups: Reconciling Resentment and Guilt. Not your vote? We'll cover other topics in future webinars! Register at no cost: https://bit.ly/3vl4NF7. Recording will be released on National Siblings Day, April 10.

Great opportunity to explore a tough topic with a very supportive community.

Grief and the Sibling Journey: Loss of a sibling with a disability If you've lost a sibling with a developmental disability, join this an online event where we'll celebrate and support.

We are SO excited to attend this tomorrow!

Join the guestlist – Disability, Sociology, and Sibling Research – Google Meet Disability, Sociology, and Sibling Research Psychological studies continue to dominate sibling and disability research. The imp...

You asked, we deliver. Join us on April 19 to learn a tried-and-true way since 1982 to support siblings of children with disabilities and health care needs in your neighborhood. https://siblingsupport.org/events/.

Please join us and spread the word! bit.ly/3TqDvFp

Thank you Brookes Publishing Co. for bringing this book to life for the countless young siblings of children with support needs and people who care about them.

Check out some of the many benefits of Sibshops, fun, low-cost peer support workshops for the siblings of children with support needs.

Do you have a sibling, family member or friend who might be a good fit for this? We are happy to spread the word in search of new singles for Season 3 this remarkable series that reminds us what love is truly about. Interested candidates: email a brief description of yourself & a photo to: [email protected].