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The SLN is a national nonprofit with state chapters that is dedicated to providing information and support to siblings of people with disabilities throughout the lifespan.

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Check out our new podcast, out today! bit.ly/3Hv1puuThis month we discuss mental health issues and resources for sibs with sib and psychologist, Emily Graesser."You are as deserving of compassion, and support and help and health and well being, as your sib. And in fact, you're going to do a better job with your sib if you're tending to those things."And make sure to Join the SLN for our FREE Mindfulness program! Our next session is Feb. 8th! bit.ly/3DdhPoU ... See MoreSee Less

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Acceptance & Mindfulness, Register Now for FREEAs sibs, keeping our minds in the present moment can be difficult. Take a moment today to unwind and learn some mindfulness strategies in our Learn to be Mindful Program. Mindfulness strategies can help with stress, enhance relationships, and improve overall health and well-being. This program is free. Simply register below to access our first recorded live session, Becoming Mindful and Keeping Your Mind in the Present.By registering today, you will also receive zoom links to attend our future live sessions: Live Zoom Session 2: Acceptance and Willingness to Experience Life February 8th, 2023 at 5pm PT/ 6pm MT/ 7pm CT/ 8pm ETLive Zoom Session 3: Living and Committing to A Life You Value April 4th, 2023 at 5pm PT/ 6pm MT/ 7pm CT/ 8pm ETThere is also prerecorded content available to watch a month prior to each live session. To access the program today, REGISTER HERE siblingleadership.org/mindfulness.About this Free Mindfulness Program This program is geared towards autistic adults and their siblings, but can be beneficial to everyone. Participate in the mindfulness series at your own pace and/or by joining in the live Zoom sessions. Login to the self-paced course at any time that works best for you.Participate in all 3 topics or choose 1 or 2. You do not need to participate in session 1 in order to participate in session 2 or 3.Groups are welcome to participate, such as people who live together at a group home or people who attend community day services. Disability service providers can register and support groups to participate.This program is a partnership of the Sibling Leadership Network and the Cognition Behavior and Mindfulness Clinic at the University of Illinois at Chicago. This program has been made possible through a grant from NEXT for AUTISM from the proceeds of the Color The Spectrum event.To access the program, REGISTER HERE siblingleadership.org/mindfulness. ... See MoreSee Less

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Please help The Sibling Leadership Network thank all of our volunteers!We are grateful for all of our volunteer Board members, from across the country, who help provide direction and leadership for the SLN!THANK YOU for all that you do!Find out more about our Board members on our Board page: siblingleadership.org/about-the-sibling-leadership-network/meet-our-board/ ... See MoreSee Less

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We would like to give a very warm welcome to our new Secretary, Theodore Tomeny! We are happy to have you on our team! Read more: siblingleadership.org/2023/01/25/welcome-to-our-new-secretary-theodore-tomeny/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Learn Mindfulness Strategies, FREE Program Live Feb. 8As sibs, keeping our minds in the present moment can be difficult. Take a moment today to unwind and learn some mindfulness strategies in our Learn to be Mindful Program. Mindfulness strategies can help with stress, enhance relationships, and improve overall health and well-being. This program is free. Simply register below to access our first recorded live session, Becoming Mindful and Keeping Your Mind in the Present.By registering today, you will also receive zoom links to attend our future live sessions: Live Zoom Session 2: Acceptance and Willingness to Experience Life February 8th, 2023 at 5pm PT/ 6pm MT/ 7pm CT/ 8pm ETLive Zoom Session 3: Living and Committing to A Life You Value April 4th, 2023 at 5pm PT/ 6pm MT/ 7pm CT/ 8pm ETThere is also prerecorded content available to watch a month prior to each live session. To access the program today, REGISTER HERE siblingleadership.org/mindfulness.About this Free Mindfulness Program This program is geared towards autistic adults and their siblings, but can be beneficial to everyone. Participate in the mindfulness series at your own pace and/or by joining in the live Zoom sessions. Login to the self-paced course at any time that works best for you.Participate in all 3 topics or choose 1 or 2. You do not need to participate in session 1 in order to participate in session 2 or 3.Groups are welcome to participate, such as people who live together at a group home or people who attend community day services. Disability service providers can register and support groups to participate.This program is a partnership of the Sibling Leadership Network and the Cognition Behavior and Mindfulness Clinic at the University of Illinois at Chicago. This program has been made possible through a grant from NEXT for AUTISM from the proceeds of the Color The Spectrum event.REGISTER HERE siblingleadership.org/mindfulness. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Sibling Leadership Network would like to welcome our new Board of Directors Vice Chair, Kristin Lanari! We are very excited to have you continue with us in this new role!siblingleadership.org/2023/01/21/welcome-to-our-new-vice-chair-kristin-lanari/ ... See MoreSee Less

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You and your sibling are invited to join our free, virtual Mindfulness Program! As sibs, keeping our minds in the present moment can be difficult. Take a moment today to unwind and learn some mindfulness strategies in our Learn to be Mindful Program. Mindfulness strategies can help with stress, enhance relationships, and improve overall health and well-being. This program is free. Simply register below to access our first recorded live session, Becoming Mindful and Keeping Your Mind in the Present.By registering today, you will also receive zoom links to attend our future live sessions: Live Zoom Session 2: Acceptance and Willingness to Experience Life February 8th, 2023 at 5pm PT/ 6pm MT/ 7pm CT/ 8pm ETLive Zoom Session 3: Living and Committing to A Life You Value April 4th, 2023 at 5pm PT/ 6pm MT/ 7pm CT/ 8pm ETThere is also prerecorded content available to watch a month prior to each live session. siblingleadership.org/mindfulness.About this Free Mindfulness Program This program is geared towards autistic adults and their siblings, but can be beneficial to everyone. Participate in the mindfulness series at your own pace and/or by joining in the live Zoom sessions. Login to the self-paced course at any time that works best for you.Participate in all 3 topics or choose 1 or 2. You do not need to participate in session 1 in order to participate in session 2 or 3.Groups are welcome to participate, such as people who live together at a group home or people who attend community day services. Disability service providers can register and support groups to participate.This program is a partnership of the Sibling Leadership Network and the Cognition Behavior and Mindfulness Clinic at the University of Illinois at Chicago. This program has been made possible through a grant from NEXT for AUTISM from the proceeds of the Color The Spectrum event.To access the program, REGISTER HERE siblingleadership.org/mindfulness. ... See MoreSee Less

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We would officially like to welcome our previous Vice Chair, Linda Monterroso, in her new role as our new Board of Directors Chair! Read more: siblingleadership.org/2023/01/18/linda-monterroso-becomes-slns-new-board-of-directors-chair/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Check out our new podcast, out today! https://bit.ly/3Hv1puu
This month we discuss mental health issues and resources for sibs with sib and psychologist, Emily Graesser.
Also, Join the SLN for our FREE Mindfulness program! Our next session is Feb. 8th! https://bit.ly/3DdhPoU

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Acceptance & Mindfulness, Register Now for FREE
Live Zoom Session 2: Acceptance and Willingness to Experience Life
February 8th, 2023 at 5pm PT/ 6pm MT/ 7pm CT/ 8pm ET
REGISTER HERE https://siblingleadership.org/mindfulness.

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Please help The Sibling Leadership Network thank all of our volunteers!
We are grateful for all of our volunteer Board members, from across the country, who help provide direction and leadership for the SLN!
https://siblingleadership.org/about-the-sibling-leadership-network/meet-our-board/

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We would like to give a very warm welcome to our new Secretary, Theodore Tomeny! We are happy to have you on our team! Read more: https://siblingleadership.org/2023/01/25/welcome-to-our-new-secretary-theodore-tomeny/

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You and your sibling are invited to join our free, virtual Mindfulness Program!
Live Zoom Session 2: Acceptance and Willingness to Experience Life
February 8th, 2023 at 5pm PT/ 6pm MT/ 7pm CT/ 8pm ET
REGISTER HERE https://siblingleadership.org/mindfulness.

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The Sibling Leadership Network would like to welcome our new Board of Directors Vice Chair, Kristin Lanari! We are very excited to have you continue with us in this new role!
https://siblingleadership.org/2023/01/21/welcome-to-our-new-vice-chair-kristin-lanari/

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You and your sibling are invited to join our FREE, virtual Mindfulness Program!
Live Zoom Session 2: Acceptance and Willingness to Experience Life
February 8th, 2023 at 5pm PT/ 6pm MT/ 7pm CT/ 8pm ET
To access the program, REGISTER HERE https://siblingleadership.org/mindfulness.

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We would officially like to welcome our previous Vice Chair, Linda Monterroso, in her new role as our new Board of Directors Chair! Read more: https://siblingleadership.org/2023/01/18/linda-monterroso-becomes-slns-new-board-of-directors-chair/

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