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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop: Strategies for Exiting Conversations
DESCRIPTION:How do you end or leave a conversation when it’s time to go? In this workshop\, we’ll talk about strategies you can learn and practice to help you leave a conversation or end a conversation in tactful ways whether that’s through one-on-one or group conversations. \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you will gain the skills and knowledge to:  \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss strategies for exiting conversations\n\n\n\nRecognizing disinterest in communication\n\n\n\nManaging rejection & moving forward\n\n\n\nSetting the stage for future engagements\n\n\n\n\nThis session is one of several drop-in workshops we offer that are designed to provide Autistic or neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication\, providing information\, tips\, and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations.  \n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 15\, 20255:00 – 6:30 pmOnline via Sinneave Connects  \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend this workshop. If you register in advance you’ll be notified of any last minute changes to the schedule\, but you can also just drop-in. This workshop is virtual\, via Sinneave Connects\, our online learning hub.  \n\n\n\nIf you already have a Sinneave Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet\, it’s easy! Click the button below that says “Sinneave Connects” to access the hub and follow these steps: \n\n\n\n\nCreate a user name\n\n\n\nCreate a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)\n\n\n\nSelect “Register”\n\n\n\nChoose the Social Communication Workshop: Strategies for Exiting Conversations – October 15\, 2025 course to access the virtual link.\n\n\n\nClick on the\, “Choose session” button\, and then press Confirm.\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nCedric Nicholson is a Life Skills Coach with The Sinneave Family Foundation where he is passionate about empowering others to set meaningful goals\, create effective plans\, and take purposeful steps toward personal growth and self-improvement. He is a certified professional life coach with over 20 years of experience mentoring\, coaching\, and supporting individuals in the developmental disability field. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about these workshops\, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/social-communication-workshop-strategies-for-exiting-conversations-2/
LOCATION:Online via Sinneave Connects
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SUMMARY:Your Time\, Your Way
DESCRIPTION:Many individuals can benefit from what is often referred to as a “third space”—a place separate from home or work or school where there is no obligation to spend money on food or beverages. So we’re opening our doors to members of our community. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to drop in and use our space to help you unwind or recharge—with no pressure to engage in structured activities. We have several rooms and spaces available–a quiet lounge\, computer desks\, hang out sofas–you choose. It’s your time to use your way. \n\n\n\nOur space provides flexible seating options\, focus tools\, and adjustable lighting options as we strive to make our space more welcoming and inclusive to those who wish to spend time in it. \n\n\n\nOur drop-in hours are 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere are some suggestions of things you may like to do\, but this is not an exhaustive list: \n\n\n\n\nSocializing: Chat with others\, make new connections\, or catch up with friends\n\n\n\nUsing Computers: Access  the internet\, complete personal tasks\, or explore hobbies online. Use our computers and wifi or bring your own device and connect via our network\n\n\n\nRelaxing: Sit quietly\, read\, listen to music with headphones\, or just enjoy the calm space\n\n\n\nIndependent Work: Bring personal projects\, homework or studying you may need to do\, or use the time to focus on tasks\n\n\n\nUnstructured Activities: puzzles\, sketching\, journaling\, or engaging in other personal hobbies\n\n\n\nExploring Resources: Learn about other programs\, events\, or services Sinneave offers\n\n\n\nSimply Being: Spend time in the space without any specific activity\, just enjoying the presence of others without any expectations to engage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo ensure a welcoming and safe space for all users\, please read over the Rules of the Space before you arrive: \n\n\n\n\nCheck-In is Required: Everyone signs in upon arrival\n\n\n\nNo Alcohol or Drugs: This is a substance-free space for everyone’s safety and comfort\n\n\n\nRespectful Content and Behavior: No engagement with explicit content and all interactions should be respectful\n\n\n\nNoise Levels: Keep volume moderate to accommodate diverse activities\n\n\n\nNo formal supervision provided: Attend and engage independently
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/your-time-your-way-10/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9\, Canada
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