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The Sibling Leadership Network

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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.

The Sibling Leadership Network

3 weeks ago

✨ WisconSibs is hosting its monthly online book club tomorrow, Wednesday, May 1st from 7.15 pm to 8.30 pm CT. Any Sib may join from anywhere in Wisconsin. Books are chosen by participants and meetings are held once per month via Zoom.✨ For more information and to register, please visit: wisconsibs.org/whats_happening/eventscalendar/ ... See MoreSee Less

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The Sibling Leadership Network

3 weeks ago

✨ Join California Sibs virtually on Saturday, May 4th at 10:00 am MST for “Lessons learned in self-love from growing up with a twin brother who has Down syndrome” with Coach Julia Toronczak.During the session, you will learn the tools that you can utilize to practice more self-compassion, patience, and unconditional love towards yourself.This event is free. For more information and to register, please visit:www.meetup.com/californiasibs/events/299455278/ ... See MoreSee Less

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The Sibling Leadership Network

4 weeks ago

This Stress Awareness Month, In addition to bringing awareness to signs of stress, we would like to share a few ways to help sibs reduce stress.✨ Deep Breathing Exercises: Practice deep breathing techniques to calm your nervous system. Deep breathing can help reduce stress hormones like cortisol and increase relaxation responses.✨Movement: Physical activities can help reduce stress levels by releasing endorphins, which are natural mood lifters.✨ Mindfulness Practices: Mindfulness practices such as meditation or mindful movement activate the body's relaxation response, which counteract the physiological effects of stress. This response involves a decrease in heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension, promoting a sense of calm and relaxation.✨ Spend Time with Nature: Being in nature can have a calming effect on the mind and body. Research shows that spending 20 to 30 minutes in a nature setting can reduce stress.✨ Creative Outlets: Engage in creative activities that you enjoy, such as cooking, drawing, knitting, writing, or playing music. These activities can serve as a form of self-expression and provide a therapeutic outlet for stress.✨ Social Support: Reach out to friends, family members, or support groups. Talking to someone you trust about your feelings can help alleviate stress and provide emotional support.Lastly, we would like to acknoledge that it might not always be possible to have the time or energy to explore all the ways that we can possibly reduce stress. Whether it be art or yoga, talking to friends or just a few moments of deep breathing, we can take it one step at a time and find what works best for us.Our Sibling Self-Care Toolkit & Workbook offers additional guidance on how you can build a customized self-care plan.siblingleadership.org/wp-content/uploads/Sibling-Self-Care-Toolkit-Workbook-v.1.pdf ... See MoreSee Less

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The Sibling Leadership Network

1 month ago

April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the impact of stress. It's essential to recognize the signs of stress to take proactive steps toward managing it effectively. Here are some common signs of stress to look out for:Physical Symptoms: Keep an eye out for physical signs such as headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, and changes in appetite or sleep patterns. Your body often gives clues when stress levels are high.Emotional Changes: Notice any shifts in your mood or emotional state, such as irritability, anxiety, sadness, or feeling overwhelmed. Emotional ups and downs can be indicators of underlying stress.Cognitive Signs: Pay attention to changes in your thinking patterns, such as difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts, forgetfulness, or indecisiveness. Stress can impact cognitive function and clarity.Behavioral Cues: Be aware of how stress may manifest in your behavior, such as increased agitation, restlessness, withdrawing from social activities, or engaging in unhealthy coping mechanisms like overeating or substance abuse.Interpersonal Dynamics: Notice how stress may affect your relationships with others. Are you more easily angered or sensitive? Do you find it challenging to communicate effectively or empathize with others?Everyone experiences stress differently, so it's essential to tune into yourself and recognize how you experience it. Our Sibling Self-Care Toolkit & Workbook offers exercises to increase your self-awareness and gain a better understanding of how to recognize signs of stress and ways to manage it.Access the Sibling Self-Care Toolkit & Workbook here:siblingleadership.org/wp-content/uploads/Sibling-Self-Care-Toolkit-Workbook-v.1.pdf ... See MoreSee Less

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The Sibling Leadership Network

1 month ago

Starting soon!!! Join our Policy and Advocacy Co-Chair, Tiffany Banks, our Research Co-Chair, Nikki Donnelly and Executive Director, Kaitlin McNamara, at the West Coast Sibs [Sibs in Advocacy] event. It's happening TODAY at 10am PT (12pm CT/ 1pm ET) Join by going to www.celebratesibs.org !✨ We are excited to share Sibs in Advocacy - a Siblings Day Celebration event! Join West Coast Sibs from on Saturday, April 13th 10 am to 11.30 am PT to celebrate sibs! The will have a panel discussion with Sib Advocacy Experts , deep dive breakout sessions and more! To register and learn more, please visit:www.celebratesibs.org ... See MoreSee Less

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The Sibling Leadership Network

1 month ago

✨April marks Autism Acceptance Month! Let's come together and celebrate all the autistic individuals we know and love. This Autism Acceptance Month, we recommit ourselves to working alongside self-advocates in breaking down the barriers to working, living, loving, and voting for the more than 7 million people in the Autism community in America. ✨ We invite everyone to learn more about autism and access resources from the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network.✨ Their website is full of resources - from books to toolkits to reports and policy briefs created to benefit the Autistic and disability communities.autisticadvocacy.org/resources/ ... See MoreSee Less

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The Sibling Leadership Network

1 month ago

Today is #nationalsiblingsday ! Here at the Sibling Leadership Network, we recognize the important and special relationships of siblings not just today but every day. Thank you to every sib who uses their time and talents to make the world a better, more inclusive place. Check out all some amazing upcoming programs from our chapter organizations as we celebrate sibs all week long! Visit www.siblingleadership.org to learn more about how you can get involved!West Coast Sibs: Sibs in Advocacy panel- www.celebratesibs.orgOhio Sibs: Conference and retreat- lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2b2dufj/lp/c71ad5dc-051d-47c4-b141-4805b475c040 ... See MoreSee Less

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We believe individuals with disabilities have the same rights as all members of society to dignity, respect and the opportunity to grow and to be productive members of their communities.

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The Sibling Leadership Network

1 month ago

✨ We are excited to share Sibs in Advocacy - a Siblings Day Celebration event! Join West Coast Sibs from on Saturday, April 13th 10 am to 11.30 am PT to celebrate sibs! The will have a panel discussion with Sib Advocacy Experts , deep dive breakout sessions and more! To register and learn more, please visit:www.celebratesibs.org ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

✨SLN's Illinois state chapter, Supporting Illinois Brothers & Sisters (S.I.B.S.), is extending National Sibling Day to May! Join us for a fun evening with sibling experts. Grab a drink and a snack, and bring your questions for our panel of siblings! ✨Registration is required: shorturl.at/ahEY6A $10 donation is suggested but not required. Please donate here: www.paypal.com/paypalme/supportsibsil ... See MoreSee Less

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