SibShops 101:  A Place for Just Siblings

Brothers and sisters of children with disabilities or special health care needs have many feelings, questions, and perspectives of their own—but they don’t always have opportunities to share them. Sibshops are fun, supportive recreation programs created especially for siblings. At Sibshops, brothers and sisters of kids with support needs can meet, have fun, and learn how others navigate life with a sibling with a disability.

This introductory webinar, presented by Emily Holl, Director of The Sibling Support Project at Kindering, will help families learn about common sibling issues, why sibling support is important, and how Sibshops give siblings a chance to feel seen, heard, and understood. You’ll hear what happens at a Sibshop, why families find this program so meaningful, and how Sibshops help siblings build confidence and connection.

ASK Resource Center will also share information about an upcoming in-person Sibshop happening at the Together We Can Conference on May 2 for siblings ages 8-13.  The conference will be held at the Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

By the end of this webinar, families will:

✅ Learn what Sibshops are and what siblings experience during a Sibshop.
✅ Understand why sibling support matters and how having their own space can help siblings feel supported and connected.
✅ Recognize how Sibshops can benefit the entire family, especially brothers and sisters of children with disabilities or health needs.
✅ Find out how your child can attend ASK Resource Center’s Sibshop at the Together We Can Conference on May 2.

Join us on March 30, from Noon to 1:00PM

Register Here

Emily Holl is the Director of The Sibling Support Project at Kindering, the first national program dedicated to the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of brothers and sisters of people with special developmental and health concerns. Emily is a social worker, author, and trainer who has provided workshops and groups for siblings and families, presented extensively on sibling issues, and has conducted and published sibling research. A sibling, and board member of the national Sibling Leadership Network, Emily has written about her experiences in blogs, magazines and books such as “Thicker than Water.” She was a co-editor of “The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Adult Brothers and Sisters of People with Disabilities,” published by Woodbine House in 2014. Emily earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Massachusetts, a Master of Fine Arts from Columbia University, and a Master of Social Work from Hunter College at the City University of New York. Learn more at www.siblingsupport.org.