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Siblings of Special Needs Children Need Attention, Too
02/12/2010
INDIANAPOLIS – Sometimes it can be confusing, or even difficult, having a child with special needs. What do you do if kids at school laugh at your child with special needs? Do your other children at home feel left out because your special needs child requires more attention?
In an effort to help parents, caretakers and health care professionals understand the importance of supportive relationships in families of children with special needs, Riley Hospital for Children is offering a Sibshop™ Awareness and Facilitator Training Session.
Sibshops™ is an internationally acclaimed program dedicated to the life-long concerns of brothers, sisters, family members and caretakers of people with special health, developmental or mental health concerns.
"Our goal in sponsoring and presenting this training is to spark awareness and interest for Indiana in appreciating the brother and sister relationship in families of children with special needs," said Dr. Karen Bruner Stroup, director of Riley Community Education and Child Advocacy.
WHAT:
Sibshop™ Awareness and Facilitator Training Session presented by Don Meyer, director of the Sibling Support Project™ and creator of the international Sibshop™ Model and senior author of Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings with Special Needs.
- February 26: Sibshop™ Awareness Session overviews the Sibshop™ Model and helps participants understand the importance of supporting and strengthening the relationship between siblings and children with special needs. Registration fee: $35
- February 27: Sibshop™ Facilitator Training includes participation in the Sibshop™ Awareness Session and participation in an actual Sibshop™ so participants can learn how to plan and present Sibshops™. Registration fee: $50
- An actual Sibshop™ will take place on February 27 for children ages 8-13 who have siblings with special needs. Registration fee: $7
WHO:
For parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs; professionals in child life, social work, social services, nursing, medicine and child advocates interested in learning more about Sibshops™ and brother and sister relationships. Session is open to participants in the state of Indiana only.
WHEN:
Friday, February 26 - 9 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday, February 27 - 9 am - 3 pm
WHERE:
Riley Hospital for Children Outpatient Center, 575 West Drive, Indianapolis
Ruth Lilly Learning Center - Conference Rooms A and B (Lower Level)
Parking available in Riley Outpatient Center Parking Garage
For more information or for registration, please call Riley Hospital Community Education and Child Advocacy at 1-888-365-2022, email kids1st@iupui.edu or visit their website.
CONTACT:
Joshua Kelly
317.962.4524
jkelly4@clarian.org
About Riley Hospital for Children
As one of the nation's leading pediatric hospitals and Indiana's first and only comprehensive hospital dedicated exclusively to the care of children, Riley Hospital for Children, a part of Clarian Health, has provided compassionate care, support and comfort to children and their families for 85 years. Each year, Riley Hospital and Riley Hospital at Clarian North serve over 215,000 inpatients and outpatients from across Indiana, the nation and the world. Riley Hospital's partnership with Clarian Health, and its strong affiliation with the Indiana University School of Medicine, makes it the only comprehensive clinical resource for Indiana's children and the premiere source for health-related information for their parents. From simple care associated with the health and wellness of children and less complex specialty care to the most critically-ill and medically complex cases, Riley Hospital for Children is a national leader. Clarian Health operates the Methodist Hospital, Indiana University Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children campuses as a single hospital under Indiana law. Visit Riley Hospital for Children for more information.
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