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Sibshops Facilitator Certification Training held June 28-29
Working towards building capacity across the state to support siblings continues to be a priority for Sooner SUCCESS. Emily Holl, Director of Kindering led the two-day training www.siblingsupport.org. This national training was held in partnership with OKDHS Community Living, Aging & Protective Services and Oklahoma State Department of Health. What are Sibshops? Sibshops are opportunities for brothers and sisters of children with physical, developmental or intellectual disabilities or mental health concerns, to obtain peer support and education within a recreational context. The workshops are lively, pedal-to-the-metal celebrations of the many contributions made by brothers and sisters. Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some, a good thing, for others a not-so-good thing, and for many, somewhere in between. Sibshops are typically 3 hour events open to school-aged children 5-15, generally held monthly during the school year, offering lively, recreational activities facilitated by trained volunteers. Information and discussion activities are interspersed with fun games and age-appropriate programming.
Sibshops understand the key role siblings play in providing natural supports for brothers and sisters with special healthcare concerns throughout their lifespan. To learn more about supporting siblings visit Sibshops (ouhsc.edu)
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