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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop 1 - The Art of Non-verbal Communication
DESCRIPTION:Much 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! \n\n\n\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 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\nThere is no cost to attend these sessions. \n\n\n\nYou don’t need to register in advance; you can attend them all or just the ones that seem interesting to you. BUT\, 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. \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 Social Communication Workshop 1: The Art of Non-verbal Communication course to access the virtual link.\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther Social Communication Workshop topics include: \n\n\n\nStrategies for Entering Conversations: Easy ways to start or join social conversationsWe 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. \n\n\n\nStrategies for Exiting Conversations: Easy ways to end or leave a conversationHow 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. \n\n\n\nEstablishing Social Connections: Pro-tips for developing social relationships in your communityMeeting new people and making friends isn’t always easy. In this session\, we’ll share tips and strategies you can practice and use when it comes to making friends and maintaining social relationships. \n\n\n\nElectronic Communication: Strategies for managing electronic communication and maintaining good mental healthTechnology 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. \n\n\n\nHandling Disagreements in communication: Tips for keeping your coolDo 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. \n\n\n\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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPS Did 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-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240912T160000
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SUMMARY:"Phrased & Confused" A Fun Workshop All About Idioms
DESCRIPTION:If you wanted to do something outside\, but now it’s “raining cats and dogs” and your friend said they’d go out in the rain “when pigs fly” we would understand if you were confused. \n\n\n\nPhrases of Confusion (also known as idioms) are multi-word expressions that have non-literal meanings\, which can often only be figured out by using contextual information. \n\n\n\nIdioms can be heard everywhere: in the workplace\, at school\, at the local bar\, and even at home. Each language has its own set of unique idioms\, but they don’t often translate well. And\, if you aren’t familiar with them\, they can leave a person feeling very confused. \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, the literal meaning is never the correct meaning of what the speaker is trying to get across. \n\n\n\nGood communication is already difficult enough for some Autistic individuals\, so finding a solution for learning idioms is important. \n\n\n\nIn this fun and interactive session\, participants will learn about and discuss some common idiomatic expressions and be able to understand and identify idioms\, learning tips\, and strategies to predict the meanings of many of them. \n\n\n\nThursday\, September 12\, 2024 \n\n\n\n4:00 – 5:00 p.m. at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24th Avenue NW) \n\n\n\nor Online via Sinneave Connects \n\n\n\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 on the words that say\, “Sinneave Connects” below to be directed to the portal. \n\n\n\n\nPick a user name\n\n\n\nPick a password\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nSelect the “Phrased & Confused – September 12” event to access the online link\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nSherry Taylor is a Program Coordinator with the EmploymentWorks program at Sinneave and is passionate about developing fun and engaging curriculum and content for Autistic youth & adults. With more than 15 years experience in the not-for-profit sector\, she loves empowering people to reach their full potential by giving them practical tools for navigating daily life. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions about this event or need technical support navigating Sinneave Connects\, please email us at info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/phrased-confused-a-fun-workshop-all-about-idioms/
LOCATION:Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online\, 300\, 3820 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B 2X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity
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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop 3 - 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. \n\n\n\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 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\nThere is no cost to attend these sessions. \n\n\n\nYou don’t need to register in advance; you can attend them all or just the ones that seem interesting to you. BUT\, 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. \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 Social Communication Workshop 3 – Strategies for Exiting Conversations course to access the virtual link.\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther Social Communication Workshop topics include: \n\n\n\nThe Art of Non-verbal Communication: Learning how to tell if others want to talk with youDo 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. \n\n\n\nStrategies for Entering Conversations: Easy ways to start or join social conversationsWe 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. \n\n\n\nEstablishing Social Connections: Pro-tips for developing social relationships in your communityMeeting new people and making friends isn’t always easy. In this session\, we’ll share tips and strategies you can practice and use when it comes to making friends and maintaining social relationships. \n\n\n\nElectronic Communication: Strategies for managing electronic communication and maintaining good mental healthTechnology 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. \n\n\n\nHandling Disagreements in communication: Tips for keeping your coolDo 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. \n\n\n\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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPS Did you know? We have a quick access button to Sinneave Connects on our Homepage?
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/social-communication-workshop-3-strategies-for-exiting-conversations-2/
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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