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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop: Handling Disagreements
DESCRIPTION:Do you find it difficult to communicate when someone disagrees with you? Do you struggle to know how to respond in moments of tension and conflict?  \n\n\n\nWe have updated and improved our “Handling Disagreements” workshop to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals with opportunities to reflect on the causes of disagreements\, and to develop tools to effectively address disagreements when they happen. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nLearn the difference between disagreement and conflict through realistic\, scenario-based examples\n\n\n\nBrainstorm with others the role emotion plays in disagreements and conflict\n\n\n\nExplore practical strategies for resolving disagreements\n\n\n\nReflect on and measure your confidence at the beginning and end of the workshop\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: There will be an interactive component to this session and participants will need some sort of wi-fi enabled device (smartphone\, tablet\, or laptop) to access Slido.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 66:00 – 7:30 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Ave NW)There is no cost to attend  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals with opportunities to learn and practice a variety of social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Participants will be provided with information\, tips\, and strategies that they can choose to apply common day-to-day social situations. \n\n\n\nAdvance registration is not required\, however\, if you want to sign up\, our team can contact you in the event of any last minute changes or cancellations. Click the button that says “Sinneave Connects” to enroll in the course. \n\n\n\nIf you have not created a free Sinneave Connects account yet\, you will need to do that. Just follow the prompts on the sign-in page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nSanique Denton is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation and has been working with neurodivergent and Autistic individuals for more than 10 years. She has experience teaching and enhancing communication skills for Autistic individuals across their life span. She is passionate about fostering an inclusive community and supporting individuals to thrive and reach their full potential. \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/social-communication-workshop-handling-disagreements-2/
LOCATION:Online via Sinneave Connects
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SUMMARY:Self-advocacy Workshop: Finding Your Voice
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\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.  \n\n\n\nThis session will provide practical tips and strategies to help you negotiate and discuss how you can have your needs met in your current environment. When you have an understanding of what’s important to you\, you can clearly communicate\, set boundaries\, and make decisions that align with your beliefs and goals. There will also be an opportunity to summarize and apply everything covered in all 3 workshops. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 126:00 – 7:30 p.m. (Mountain Time)Online via Sinneave Connects \n\n\n\nThis session is one of 3 workshops designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn about self-advocacy and practice skills that will help build confidence in speaking up for yourself. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance registration is not required\, however\, if you want to sign up\, our team can contact you in the event of any last minute changes or cancellations. Click the button that says “Sinneave Connects” to enroll in the course. \n\n\n\nIf you have not created a free Sinneave Connects account yet\, you will need to do that to access the online link. Just follow the prompts on the sign-in page. \n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttending all our self-advocacy workshops is recommended\, but not required\, as the content of each workshop stands on its own. \n\n\n\nKnowing Yourself In 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\nStarting the Conversation This session will provide strategies for you to practice communicating your needs with others\, as well as tips for how you can effectively start conversations about your needs \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 are here to help!
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/self-advocacy-workshop-finding-your-voice-2/
LOCATION:Online via Sinneave Connects
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
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