The Aurora Mental Health Center Presents:
Sibshops – a program just for brothers and sisters of kids with special mental health needs!
Sibshops are a celebration of the many contributions made by brothers and sisters.
Here’s what kids say about Sibshops:
“At Sibshops you get to meet other brothers and sister of kids with special needs.”
“Sibshops have outrageous games!”
“At Sibshops you can talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a brother or sister who has special needs.”
“Sibshops are a place to learn about cool things!”
“Sibshops are fun!”
Sibshops are for kids who have a brother or sister with special mental health needs – Join us!!
Who: Kids ages 8-12 who have a sibling with mental health diagnosis or concerns
When: Saturday, October 17, 2015 10am-1pm
Where: Alameda Center 10782 E. Alameda Ave. Aurora CO 80012
Questions? Please contact Leah or Edie at [email protected]!
Space is limited so sign up today!!
Click here to download the registration form
Frequently Asked Questions about Sibshops
What are Sibshops? For the adults who run them and for the agencies that sponsor them, Sibshops are evidence of their loving concern for the family member who will have the longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a mental health concern, the sibling of the special needs child. However, for the kids who attend them, Sibshops are pedal-to-the-metal events where they will meet other sibs (usually for the first time), have fun, laugh, talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sib with special mental health needs, play some great games, learn something about the services their brothers and sisters receive, and have some more fun.
Are Sibshops a form of therapy? Sibshops may be “therapeutic” for kids to attend, but they are not therapy. Sibshops takes a wellness perspective. They’re a celebration of the many lifelong contributions made by brothers and sisters of people with special mental health and behavioral needs.
Who attends Sibshops? Sibs, of course, ages 8-12 years old! Sibshops are for sibs of kids with behavioral and mental health concerns.
Who facilitates Sibshops? We have adult sibs and mental health service providers as a part of the Sibshop leadership, in addition to our specially trained Sibshop facilitators. The service provider will know about the special needs represented in the group and about services available in the community.
How many sibs participate in a Sibshop? The ideal Sibshop size is about 10-15 kids.
When and where will the Sibshop be held? Aurora Mental Health Center is beginning a new Sibshop program starting in October 2015 at the Alameda Center 10782 E. Alameda Ave. Aurora CO 80012.
Do you have other questions, wish to register your child, or want to learn more about Sibshops? If so, please email us at [email protected] or [email protected].
*Sponsored by Aurora Mental Health Center