Chris Berstler

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SLN PODCAST #16: The Sibling Vision; Past, Present & Future

September 12, 2022

OUR NEWEST PODCAST IS OUT TODAY! In lieu of the SLN’s 15th Anniversary Celebration in October 2022, this month, we are joined by our Executive Director, Katie Arnold to talk about the history of the sibling movement, our current struggles and SLN’s vision for siblings in the future. Transcript of this episode The future of…

SEPTEMBER SIBPOSIUM: Self-care

August 30, 2022

Sibposium Details: Date: September 20th Time: 5pm PT/6pm MT/7pm CT/8pm ET Free with Registration This 1-hour Sibposium will review what self-care is, why it is necessary for our everyday lives, and how we can implement strategies to take care of ourselves. Participants will complete a self-assessment and be able identify areas of improvement for their…

Family Conflict Resolution Sibposium Registration Still Open!

August 22, 2022

Registration is still open for our August Sibposium! Sibposium Details: Date: August 25 Time: 5-6:30 pm PT/6-7:30 pm MT/7-8:30 pm CT/8-9:30 pm ET Free with Registration Please join us to talk about family conflict, communication, boundaries, and navigating difficult family dynamics. Information and resources will be shared, with ample opportunity for discussion. Lisa L’isle is…

SLN PODCAST #15: Finances for Sibs

August 15, 2022

THE NEW AUGUST PODCAST IS OUT TODAY! This month we discuss financial planning for siblings with Colorado State Treasurer and brother, Dave Young and Founder and President of Oak Wealth Advisors and brother, Mike Walther. Access the transcript of this episode here. I entered elected office because my sister was struggling to get essential services.” -Dave Young You can…

AUGUST SIBPOSIUM: Family Conflict Resolution

August 3, 2022

Sibposium Details: Date: August 25 Time: 5-6:30 pm PT/6-7:30 pm MT/7-8:30 pm CT/8-9:30 pm ET Free with Registration Please join us to talk about family conflict, communication, boundaries, and navigating difficult family dynamics. Information and resources will be shared, with ample opportunity for discussion. Lisa L’isle is an experienced, and highly effective transformative mediator- a…

New Study Seeking Participants: The Sibling Experience Study

July 25, 2022

Help researchers at Emory understand the emotional and educational supports needed for adult siblings of individuals with genetic conditions. Consider sharing this post or sharing your experiences if you are eligible, or know someone who could be eligible. For questions, contact Jennifer Dykeman, the Emory student researcher, at jenn.dykeman@emory.edu. Find more in our Sibling…

Get to Know a State Chapter: SibsNY

July 18, 2022

SLN’s Get to know is a new series designed to give you a look into SLN State Chapters; what they do, how they function and what it’s like! We’re continuing this month with our New York chapter, SibsNY. What’s been your biggest recent success over the past couple years? One of SibsNY’s goals is to…

Registration still open! Medicaid Home & Community-Based Services Waiver Program

July 12, 2022

Registration is still open for our upcoming July Sibposium! Sibposium Details: Date: July 21st, 2022 Time: 5-6:30pm PT/6-7:30pm MT/7-8:30pm CT/8-9:30pm ET Free with Registration Did you know you can get support and resources to help you and your sibling(s) on your lifelong journeys with disability and care? There is a chance your family could be…

SLN PODCAST #14: Siblings & Advocacy with Emily Ladau

July 11, 2022

OUR NEW JULY PODCAST IS OUT TODAY! Disability Rights Activist, Emily Ladau, joins us to talk about self-advocacy, sibling support and her book, Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally. Siblings can be accountability partners for each other in the world of advocacy.” -Emily Ladau Transcript of this…

The SLN Podcast Needs Your Feedback

July 8, 2022

In a continued effort to help us improve our podcast, we would like to ask for your feedback! What did you like and how can we improve the quality of the show? Give your feedback on the SLN Podcast Survey! Our survey will only be up for a limited time, so please get us your…

SLN PODCAST #16: The Sibling Vision; Past, Present & Future

SEPTEMBER SIBPOSIUM: Self-care

Family Conflict Resolution Sibposium Registration Still Open!

SLN PODCAST #15: Finances for Sibs

AUGUST SIBPOSIUM: Family Conflict Resolution

New Study Seeking Participants: The Sibling Experience Study

Get to Know a State Chapter: SibsNY

Registration still open! Medicaid Home & Community-Based Services Waiver Program

SLN PODCAST #14: Siblings & Advocacy with Emily Ladau

The SLN Podcast Needs Your Feedback

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