Our event page provides opportunities for families to connect and experience new activities in a stress-free, accepting space. Check out our special events below for more information and dates. This calendar is updated regularly, so please check back often. Please get in touch if you have an event to share with us.
Do you want to know more about the unique challenges of being a brother or sister whose sibling has additional support needs and/or medical complexities? Are you passionate about taking your learning to the next level? As a parent, adult sibling, service provider, community partner, or medical practitioner/professional, do you want to make a difference? We are pleased to invite you to join this
engaging and interactive FREE two-day facilitator Sibshop training event! (a value of $299.00USD)
DAY 1 – October 20, 2021 – Introductory Session:
10:00am – 12:30 pm
Background modules on siblings unique concerns and opportunities
12:30 – 2:00pm
Lunch and Learn: Hear firsthand experiences from a panel of adult siblings
Note: Participants can attend part or all of day one
DAY 2 – October 22, 2021 – Certification:
10:00am – 12:30 pm
Get into the nuts and bolts of becoming a facilitator
Note: Participants must attend ALL of both days to become certified to run Sibshops
To learn more visit https://siblingsupport.org/sibshops/ or email Mandy Young
227 6th Street
New Westminster, BC
V3L 3A5
(604) 540-8374 ext. 523
Fax: (604) 540-9374
Support Line:
1-800-441-5403
Did you have a great experience with FSI? Please let us know!
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