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SUMMARY:Goal Setting: Creating a Blueprint for your Life
DESCRIPTION:Do you have plans and dreams for your future\, but aren’t sure of how to make them a reality? \nDo you want to set meaningful goals for your life\, but don’t know where to start? \nThis Learning & Connection activity may be just what you need! \nLearn how to create meaningful and realistic goals and then take action steps to achieve them – one at a time. \nIn this session\, participants will learn about the importance of values and how they inform our life goals. They will also learn about SMART goals and how to determine what yours might be. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in a values exercise and a goal setting exercise to practice these skills. \nJoin us Thursday\, February 15 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24th Avenue NW in Calgary) If attending in person isn’t possible for you\, you can also attend virtually via Sinneave Connects\, our online learning hub. \nIf you already have a Sinneave Connects account\, just log in as usual and enroll in the course. If this is the first time you’ve used Sinneave Connects\, you will need to create a free account. It’s as easy as 1\, 2\, 3.  \n\nCreate a Username\nCreate a password (remember to keep it someplace safe for next time)\nSelect “Register”\nChoose the “Goal Setting: Creating a Blueprint for your Life – Feb. 15” session\n\nTo access Sinneave Connects\, click on the button below that reads\, “Goal Setting: Creating a Blueprint for your Life – Feb 15” \nGoal Setting: Creating a Blueprint for your Life – Feb 15  \nAbout the Presenter:\nCedric Nicholson is a certified professional executive and life coach with 20 years of working with people who have various disabilities and 7 years working specifically with individuals on the spectrum. Cedric is passionate about personal development and helping people reach their highest potential and is currently a Life Skills coach in the Launch + Skills program at Sinneave.\n \nIf you have questions or need help navigating Sinneave Connects\, please email us at info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help! \nP.S. This session pairs perfectly with our Visioning: Creating a Blueprint for your Life session on February 8. To find out more about that session\, visit the event page by clicking on the words\, Visioning. \nP.S. Did you know we have a quick access button to Sinneave Connects on the upper right corner of our Homepage? Once you have a Sinneave Connects account\, you can go directly to the portal and see what’s new!
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LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW|Suite #300\, 3820 – 24th Avenue NW|Suite #300\, 3820 – 24th Avenue NW|Suite #300\, 3820 – 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9|T3B-2X9|T3B-2X9|T3B-2X9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The Art of Parenting...with Autism (or\, the art of being an autistic parent) - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Parenting is fraught with joys and challenges on even the best days. But when you’re an autistic parent\, these things can be amplified. \nThis new Exploration Session designed especially for parents covers the spectrum in two parts. It is for parents who are autistic and also\, it is for parents of both autistic and non-autistic children. \nPart 1 will focus on being an autistic parent and the art of balancing what you need versus the needs of your children. Through a short presentation\, discussion and activities\, participants will receive support and tips and strategies for navigating the joys and challenges of parenting and coping in the healthiest ways possible\, with a focus on self-care and compassion. \nIf you are an autistic parent\, or the parent of an autistic child\, you will benefit from this session. \nJoin us Thursday\, April 6 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. \nThis session is entirely virtual\, via our Sinneave Connects online learning platform. \nIf you already have a Sinneave Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you haven’t yet opened a FREE account\, it’s easy! Click the link below to be directed to the portal. \n\nPick a user name\nPick a password (Don’t forget to record it somewhere safe for next time!)\nChoose the “Art of Parenting – Part 1” event to be directed to the livestream.\n\nThe Art of Parenting…with Autism – Part 1 Virtual Link  \n  \nIf you have any questions about this Exploration Session or if you need support navigating  the Sinneave Connects learning hub\, please email info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. \nPart 2 will focus on parenting both autistic and non-autistic children. Coming Thursday\, May 4 – Look for details coming soon!
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Employment Support - Cover Letter Writing
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to introduce Employment Drop-in Sessions for 2023. Designed specifically for Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals\, these sessions aim to provide a space for learning and practicing essential pre-employment skills on an as-needed basis.\n\nEach week\, our skilled Employment Program Facilitators will dive into a different aspect of the job-search journey providing attendees a diverse set of strategies and skills to develop\, practice and build on.\n\nThe sessions consist of a short\, informative presentation that provide practical tips\, recommendations and advice on the topic of the day. Attendees will have the opportunity to put their newfound knowledge into action by practicing these new skills with the support of the facilitator and other attendees.\n\nThe sessions are in-person at The Ability Hub located on the 3rd floor of the Child Development Centre at 3820 24th Avenue NW. The best part is that the sessions are free!\n\nYou can choose to attend all six sessions or pick the ones that align with your interest or greatest need\, no advance registration is required.\n\nAll sessions will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. and a Sinneave Program Facilitator will be available to support participants until 3:00 p.m..\n\nSessions run weekly\, every Wednesday starting February 8 through May 17\, 2023. Each topic will be offered at least twice\, so if you miss the first date\, you can catch the second.\n\nTopics and corresponding dates are below:\n\nCareer Exploration\nOffered February 8\, March 22\, May 10\n\nAre you unsure of what job might be a good fit for you? In this session\, we will discuss ways that you can think about your skills\, strengths and interests and use those to inform what jobs would be interesting to you\, might be a good fit for you\, and help you develop a strategy to begin your search.\n\nRésumé Building\nOffered February 15\, March 29\, May 17\n\nDo you have a resume? Has it been a while since someone had a chance to review it? Or maybe you have new work experience but you are unsure of the best way to update your resume. In this session we’ll learn how you can make sure that your resume is up to date and application-ready.\n\nCover Letter Writing\nOffered February 22\, April 5\n\nWhat is a cover letter? Do you really need one? What does it include and why is it important for job applications? This session will cover all of that and more so you can learn how to use a cover letter to help you stand out against other applicants.\n\nInterview Preparation\nOffered march 1\, April 12\n\nDo you find interviews challenging? Do you get nervous and feel unprepared even though you know you are a good fit for the job? In this session we will discuss how to prepare for an interview and how to answer some of the most commonly asked interview questions.\n\nJob Search Strategies\nOffered March 8\, April 19\n\nSearching for a job can be stressful and take up a lot of time\, but it doesn’t have to!  In this session you will learn a variety of strategies to help you plan and manage your job search process effectively.\n\nDisclosure & Workplace Accommodations\nOffered March 15\, May 3\n\nWhat is disclosure and why talk about it? This session provides an opportunity for participants to discuss the topic of disclosing their diagnosis/need for a workplace flexibility (accommodation) to their employer.\n\n \n\nIf you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Email info@sinneavefoundation.org or call us 403 210-5000
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LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW|Suite #300\, 3820 – 24th Avenue NW|Suite #300\, 3820 – 24th Avenue NW|Suite #300\, 3820 – 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9|T3B-2X9|T3B-2X9|T3B-2X9\, Canada
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