In Person SIBSHOPS
Monday, July 14, 3pm-3:45pm
26 Main St.
Chatham, NJ 07928
(Ages 8-12)
Sibshops is a national program for children who have a sibling with special needs and/or mental health struggles, including but not limited to Autism, ADHD/ADD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, OCD/ODD, Bipolar Disorder, Conduct Disorder, etc. SibShops provides peer support within a safe and supportive environment and gives children a space to share both their joys and concerns with other siblings.
While participating, siblings will have the opportunity to learn about disabilities and mental health, how to celebrate their siblings, and how to manage uncomfortable situations. Our goal is to strengthen the bond between siblings and provide a validating and enjoyable space for all of our Stepping Forward Counseling family members.
Sibshops provides siblings of children with special needs with peer support and information in a lively, recreational setting. Sibshops are interactive, fun workshops that provide a supportive space for children and youth to connect around the unique experience of growing up with a sibling with special needs and/or mental health struggles, these participants are referred to as Sibs.
Certified Sibshop facilitators host sessions based on the Sibshop model. Our Sibshops include facilitators who bring the special insight of adults who grew up with a sibling with a disability. Sibs aged 8–12 are invited to attend.
Faciltiated by Miss Anne, MS
Miss Anne is part of our team for the PCP and IOP, as well as the C.A.M.P. director for our Summer Therapeutic Program. She brings a special touch to SFCC. She has 29 years of experience working with special needs children as a Teacher and a Transition Coordinator.
She was a Vice Principal at New Jersey Regional Day School in Newark, NJ, and President of the Board of Trustees for the Center for Autism in Newark. Anne’s multitude of qualifications also includes her 3 Bachelor of Science Degrees as a Teacher of the Handicapped, Elementary Education Teacher, and Teacher of Early Childhood. She also has a Master’s in Administration.
Anne’s leadership skills have radiated throughout her work, especially as the Vice Principal at her school, making her a perfect fit in the SFCC family. The optimism Anne has for the Stepping Forward Programs is shared by the rest of the staff and will create a fun and eventful therapeutic time. We are all pleased to have her on board for another fun and successful year!