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SUMMARY:Apply Now! Acceptance & Commitment Training Skills Group
DESCRIPTION:Applications for the February – March 2026 Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT) Skills Group are now closed. This group will run virtually for 8 weeks\, starting Thursday\, February 5 through Thursday\, March 26.  \n\n\n\nFor more information about our Skills Groups\, please visit our website by clicking here.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/apply-now-acceptance-commitment-training-skills-group/
LOCATION:Alberta
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SUMMARY:The Employment Classroom: Being Professional & Identifying Job Scams
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about all the stages of the employment journey and the steps you can take to lead you on a path to success? We are offering a series of workshops that cover many topics related to finding a job\, keeping a job\, and thriving in the workplace.  \n\n\n\nJoin us Wednesday\, January 14 from 10 a.m. to Noon to learn about workplace expectations\, what it means to be professional\, and how to identify job scams.  \n\n\n\nSpecifically\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nLearn what you can do to demonstrate professional behavior in the workplace\,\n\n\n\nLearn what is expected of you at work in the first week\, the first month\, three months\, six months\, 1 year and beyond and\,\n\n\n\nGain knowledge on how to navigate job scams and be more aware of trends.\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 14\, 202610:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Avenue NW) \n\n\n\nThe workshop combines classroom instruction and time to practice what you’ve learned with support from the facilitators\, if needed. Attendees to these workshops must be able to participate independently. \n\n\n\n**Please note space is limited to 2 participants and is on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please register quickly to avoid disappointment. Thank you for your understanding.** \n\n\n\nTo Register:  \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 that says\, Sinneave Connects to access the learning hub and follow these steps: \n\n\n\n\nPick a username\n\n\n\nPick a password (Don’t forget to record it somewhere safe for next time!)\n\n\n\nChoose The Employment Classroom Session: Being professional & Identifying Job Scams workshop and click on the enroll button\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\n\nRyan Elkanah and Sherry Taylor\, members of the Sinneave employment team\, are committed to empowering Autistic and neurodivergent individuals on their journeys towards meaningful employment and career success. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or need assistance\, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call  (403) 210-5000. We’re here to help!
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/the-employment-classroom-being-professional-identifying-job-scams/
LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Apply Now! Executive Functioning Skills Group
DESCRIPTION:Applications for the March – April 2026 Executive Functioning (EF) Skills Group are now open. This group will run virtually for 6 weeks\, starting Wednesday\, March 4 through Wednesday\, April 8. To participate in this Skills Group\, you must apply through Sinneave Connects and be accepted into the group. \n\n\n\nFor more information about our Skills Groups and to apply\, please visit our website.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/apply-now-executive-functioning-skills-group/
LOCATION:Alberta
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SUMMARY:Living the Good Life: A peer-led space for newly identified Autistic adults
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to those that participated in the pilot of Living the Good Life\, a peer-facilitated drop-in for newly diagnosed or self-diagnosed\, and late-identified Autistic and neurodivergent adults. We appreciated the opportunity to learn alongside you and to explore what this offering could look like. \n\n\n\nSinneave often pilots new ideas as part of our work as a hub for innovation and discovery. This means we sometimes test approaches and then adjust or pivot as we learn more about where we can have the greatest impact in alignment with our strategy. \n\n\n\nAs part of our ongoing work to learn and adapt our programs and services\, we will not be continuing Living the Good Life at this time. \n\n\n\nFor those who participated in the pilot and are interested in staying connected\, we encourage you to make use of Your Time Your Way as a “third space” — a place outside of work\, home\, or school where you can spend time\, connect with others\, or simply be in the space in a way that works for you. While there will no longer be formal planning and facilitation for Living the Good Life\, the space remains available for people to connect on their own and spend time together if they wish. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, there are several other community spaces where you may find connections and support. We have included a list of those in an attachment. \n\n\n\nThank you again for being part of this pilot and for the openness and contributions you made to the group. \n\n\n\nSinneave will continue to offer a wide variety of activities and opportunities through our events calendar\, programs\, and services for people to connect\, engage\, and take steps toward their goals and desired futures. \n\n\n\nWant to chat? Feel free to book an Information & Navigation meeting.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/living-the-good-life-a-peer-led-space-for-newly-identified-autistic-adults/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Self-advocacy Workshop: Knowing Yourself
DESCRIPTION:You’ve probably heard the word “Self-advocacy” before\, but do you know what it is and how to do it? \n\n\n\nSelf-advocacy is expressing your needs and preferences in a way that ensures your voice is heard in the decisions that impact your life. An important first step to self-advocacy is understanding the barriers you face and the strengths you bring to each situation.  \n\n\n\nIn this session\, you will learn what self-advocacy is and how can it benefit you. It will also help you understand your strengths and some of the barriers you face\, which will enhance your ability to self-advocate. \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 22\, 20266:45 – 7:45 p.m.Online via Sinneave Connects \n\n\n\nThis free\, virtual workshop is hosted on Sinneave Connects\, our online learning portal. Sinneave Connects is FREE\, but you must register an account to use it. \n\n\n\nIf you already have a 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 portal 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 Self-advocacy Workshop: Knowing Yourself – January 22 course to access the virtual link.\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is one of three drop-in workshops designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn about self-advocacy and practice skills essential to learning to speak up for yourself confidently. Each workshop covers different aspects of self-advocating and provides information\, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. \n\n\n\nAs these sessions build on each other\, attending all three is recommended\, but not required. \n\n\n\nPart Two – Starting the Conversation  – Thursday\, January 29Building on what we learned in Workshop 1\, this session will provide tips and strategies for you to practice communicating your needs with others\, as well as how you can effectively start conversations about your needs.  \n\n\n\nPart Three – Finding Your Voice – Thursday\, February 5Concluding what we learned in Workshops 1 and 2\, this session will provide practical tips and strategies to help negotiate and discuss how you can have your needs met in your current environment. We will also have an opportunity to summarize and apply everything we have learned up to this point. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or if you need help navigating Sinneave Connects\, email info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403-210-5000. We’re here to help!
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/self-advocacy-workshop-knowing-yourself/
LOCATION:Zoom meeting via Sinneave Connects
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260127T180000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Bullying and Neurodivergence
DESCRIPTION:This workshop series is for Autistic and neurodivergent individuals who want to build practical skills to understand\, respond to\, and help prevent bullying. Together\, we’ll explore why bullying happens\, how to recognize it in different settings (including online and in the workplace)\, and how it uniquely affects neurodivergent people. These interactive sessions offer hands-on activities to practice strategies in a supportive\, inclusive environment. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This is a skill-building series and not a bullying support group\, or a substitute for professional mental health or crisis support.  \n\n\n\nParticipants are strongly encouraged to attend all three in-person sessions for this series which will be held as follows: \n\n\n\nSession 1: Understanding Bullying on January 20. Details available here. \n\n\n\nSession 2: Building Your Skills on January 27. Details available on this page. \n\n\n\nSession 3: Putting It into Practice on February 3. Details available here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2: Building Your Skills \n\n\n\nThis session will cover the following topics: \n\n\n\n\nThings that contribute to and prevent bullying\,\n\n\n\nWhat to do if you’re being bullied\,\n\n\n\nWays to deal with a bully\,\n\n\n\nWays to cope with bullying\, and\n\n\n\nPracticing what we’ve learned.\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, January 27\, 20266:00 – 7:30 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Avenue NW) \n\n\n\nIn this workshop series\, participants will gain the skills and knowledge to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the various reasons why bullying occurs and recognize the different forms and locations of bullying\, including online and in the workplace\,\n\n\n\nIdentify the signs and impact of bullying and describe how Autism and bullying are connected\,\n\n\n\nDifferentiate between bullying\, normal conflict\, and diagnosis-based discrimination\,\n\n\n\nReflect on their own actions for signs of bullying behaviour\,\n\n\n\nSupport someone else who is being bullied and try a variety of strategies to reduce the impact of bullying\,\n\n\n\nDevelop strategies to address and react to a bullying situation and help prevent future bullying and\,\n\n\n\nBe aware of supports for emotional coping and healing\, and resources for legal/logistical support.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n** Space in these sessions are limited\, and advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects\, our online learning hub. ** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend and Sinneave Connects is free\, but you need to register for an account to use it. \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 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 Navigating Bullying and Neurodivergence Series – Registration event\n\n\n\nClick on the\, “Enroll” button\, and then press Confirm. You will be registered for all three sessions in this series. Don’t forget to mark your calendar and attend them all!\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nYonatan Tesfagiorgis is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation. With over 8 years of professional experience in the human services field\, Yonatan strives to offer skill building strategies using a neuro-affirming framework\, and aspires to provide an inclusive space for all individuals. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call (403) 210-5000. We’re here to help.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/navigating-bullying-and-neurodivergence-2/
LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
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SUMMARY:The Employment Classroom: Making sense of workplace interactions
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about all the stages of the employment journey and the steps you can take to lead you on a path to success? We are offering a series of workshops that cover many topics related to finding a job\, keeping a job\, and thriving in the workplace.  \n\n\n\nJoin us Wednesday\, January 28 from 10 a.m. to Noon to learn tips and strategies for navigating workplace interactions with clarity and impact\, and the importance of social interaction at work and beyond. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 28\, 202610:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Avenue NW) \n\n\n\nThe workshop combines classroom instruction and time to practice what you’ve learned with support from the facilitators\, if needed. Attendees to these workshops must be able to participate independently. \n\n\n\n**Please note space is limited to 2 participants and is on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please register quickly to avoid disappointment. Thank you for your understanding.** \n\n\n\nTo Register:  \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 that says\, Sinneave Connects to access the learning hub and follow these steps: \n\n\n\n\nPick a username\n\n\n\nPick a password (Don’t forget to record it somewhere safe for next time!)\n\n\n\nChoose The Employment Classroom: Making sense of workplace interactions workshop and click on the enroll button\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\n\nRyan Elkanah and Sherry Taylor\, members of the Sinneave employment team\, are committed to empowering Autistic and neurodivergent individuals on their journeys towards meaningful employment and career success. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or need assistance\, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call (403) 210-5000. We’re here to help!
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/the-employment-classroom-making-sense-of-workplace-interactions/
LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Self-advocacy Workshop: Starting the Conversation
DESCRIPTION:You’ve probably heard the word “Self-advocacy” before\, but do you know what it is and how to do it? \n\n\n\nSelf-advocacy is expressing your needs and preferences in a way that ensures your voice is heard in the decisions that impact your life. An important first step to self-advocacy is understanding the barriers you face and the strengths you bring to each situation.  \n\n\n\nIn this session\, our facilitator will provide tips and strategies for: \n\n\n\n\nPracticing communicating your needs to others\n\n\n\nEffectively starting conversations about your needs\n\n\n\nBuilding confidence in communicating your needs\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 296:45 – 7:45 p.m.Online via Sinneave Connects \n\n\n\nThis free\, virtual workshop is hosted on Sinneave Connects\, our online learning portal. Sinneave Connects is FREE\, but you must register an account to use it. \n\n\n\nIf you already have a 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 portal 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 Self-advocacy Workshop: Starting the Conversation – Jan. 29 course to access the virtual link.\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is one of three drop-in workshops designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn about self-advocacy and practice skills essential to learning to speak up for yourself confidently. Each workshop covers different aspects of self-advocating and provides information\, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. \n\n\n\nAs these sessions build on each other\, attending all three is recommended\, but not required. \n\n\n\nPart Three – Finding Your Voice – Thursday\, February 5This session will provide practical tips and strategies to help negotiate and discuss how you can have your needs met in your current environment. We will also have an opportunity to summarize and apply everything we have learned up to this point. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or if you need help navigating Sinneave Connects\, email info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403-210-5000. We’re here to help!
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/self-advocacy-workshop-starting-the-conversation/
LOCATION:Zoom meeting via Sinneave Connects
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
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