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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop 1 - The Art of Non-verbal Communication
DESCRIPTION:Our Drop-in Social Communication workshops are back! \nJoin us for The Art of Non-Verbal Communication \nTuesday\, April 9\, 2024  \n4:00 – 5:30 p.m. \nIn-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Ave NW)  \nor Online via Sinneave Connects \nMuch of our everyday communication involves non-verbal body language and unwritten social rules. Many autistic and neurodivergent people find it challenging to navigate social situations because they have a hard time interpreting various forms of non-verbal communication. But these skills can be learned! \nThis session is one of six drop-in workshops designed to provide autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills. Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication\, providing information\, tips and strategies to help autistic and neurodivergent individuals to connect and thrive in social situations. \nThere is no cost to attend these sessions. \nAdvance registration is not required – you can attend them all (we recommend this!) or just the ones that seem interesting to you. Attending in person is a great way to meet new people and get hands-on practice. If attending in-person isn’t possible for you\, you can also choose to attend virtually via Sinneave Connects\, our online learning portal. Sinneave Connects is FREE\, but you must register for an account to use it. \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\nCreate a user name\nCreate a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)\nSelect “Register”\nChoose the Social Communication Workshop 1: The Art of Non-verbal Communication course to access the virtual link.\n\nSinneave Connects  \nOther Social Communication Workshop topics include: \nThe Art of Non-verbal Communication: Learning how to tell if others want to talk with you\nDo you find it challenging to know if people are interested and willing to talk with you? In this session\, we’ll talk about non-verbal communication and learn some of the visual cues and strategies you can use to find out. \nStrategies for Entering Conversations: Easy ways to start or join social conversations\nWe know that starting a conversation or joining in a conversation that is already underway can be difficult. In this session\, we’ll learn and practice a few strategies to help you enter into conversations more confidently. \nStrategies for Exiting Conversations: Easy ways to end or leave a conversation\nHow do you end or leave a conversation when it’s time to go? In this session\, we’ll talk about strategies you can learn and practice to help you leave a conversation or end a conversation in tactful ways. \nElectronic Communication: Strategies for managing electronic communication and maintaining good mental health\nTechnology is rapidly changing and advancing. While we embrace the good things it has to offer\, it has also introduced many new challenges. In this session\, we’ll talk about the implications of online safety and discuss strategies for navigating electronic communication and maintaining good mental health in the process. \nEstablishing Social Connections: 5 Pro-tips for developing social relationships in your community\nMeeting new people and making friends isn’t always easy. In this session\, we’ll share 5 tips you can practice and use when it comes to making friends and maintaining social relationships. \nHandling Disagreements in communication: Tips for keeping your cool\nDo you find it difficult to communicate when someone disagrees with you? In this session\, we’ll talk about conflict and share tips to help you keep your cool when you’re in the middle of a disagreement\, as well as provide strategies to help you work through it. \nIf you have any questions about these workshops or if you need help navigating the Sinneave Connects online learning portal\, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here for you! \nDid you know? We have a quick access button to Sinneave Connects on our Homepage.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/social-communication-workshop-1-the-art-of-non-verbal-communication/
LOCATION:Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online\, 300\, 3820 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B 2X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Interpreting body language and reading social cues
DESCRIPTION:Up to 90% of our communication is non-verbal. For people who struggle to read social cues and interpret body language\, this statistic can be daunting. How can you communicate well if you have a hard time understanding non-verbal communication?\n\nIf you find interpreting body language and visual cues challenging\, you don’t have to be left out of social situations. There are ways to learn these skills!\n\nJoin us for a fun and interactive session intended to help autistic and neurodivergent individuals become more aware of body language and its real-world benefits.\n\nAttendees will be able to grasp and interpret basic body language\, which will help improve both social and communication skills. Together\, we’ll explore some of the most important non-verbal cues–those with both positive and negative connotations–and practice interpreting and understanding body language and unspoken messages.\n\nParticipants will also learn about the ways they hold their own bodies and the unintended messages they may be sending\, and making adjustments to appear more positive\, engaging and approachable.\n\nPlease note: During this session\, Sinneave staff\, guest presenters\, and attendees may share information about community resources. Information provided may not always be accurate\, up-to-date\, or reliable. Attendees are encouraged to be critical consumers of information available on the internet. Providing information about a community resource is not endorsement and Sinneave does not assume any risk for the outcome of using the information shared during this session.\n\nThursday\, April 18\, 2024\n\n4:00 – 5:00 p.m.\n\nIn-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Ave NW)\n\nWhile attending in person may seem intimidating\, it’s a great way to meet new people\, connect with peers and practice practical skills. If you are unable to attend in person\, you can also attend virtually through Sinneave Connects\, our online learning platform.\n\nIf you already have a Sinneave Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you haven’t yet opened an account\, it’s easy! Click the button below that says\, “Actions Speak Louder Than Words” to be directed to the portal and follow the prompts.\n\n 	Pick a user name\n 	Pick a password\n 	Select “Register”\n 	Choose “Actions Speak Louder Than Words” and enroll.\n\nActions Speak Louder Than Words \n\nPlease note: While advance registration is not necessary for most of our Learning & Connection activities (you are welcome to just pop-in)\, IF you do pre-register it helps us in our planning AND allows us to notify you in the event of a last-minute change or cancellation. Either way\, we’d love to see you!\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: Sherry Taylor has over 15 years of experience in the not-for-profit industry. She currently is the Program Coordinator with the EmploymentWorks program at Sinneave. She started working with the EW Online program and made the transition to the in-person program continuously developing curriculum and content for Autistic youth\, adults\, and persons with disabilities\, and professionals.\n\nIf you have any questions about this session\, please contact us by emailing info@sinneavefoundation.org or calling 403 210-5000.\n\nP.S. Did you know there’s a quick access button to Sinneave Connects in the upper right corner of our Homepage.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/actions-speak-louder-than-words-interpreting-body-language-and-reading-social-cues/
LOCATION:Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online\, 300\, 3820 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B 2X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exploration Sessions,Learning & Connection Activity
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