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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop: Communication and Miscommunication
DESCRIPTION:Communication can feel effortless one moment and confusing or frustrating the next. Many different factors can make conversations run smoothly (or lead to misunderstandings). \n\n\n\nParticipants will have an opportunity to understand why miscommunication happens and feel more confident navigating it. We’ll explore topics like: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is really happening when we communicate\n\n\n\nCommon reasons for miscommunication\n\n\n\nHow to anticipate and prevent misunderstandings\n\n\n\nHow to address and repair miscommunication when it happens\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 55:30 – 7:00 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Ave NW)There is no cost to attend this drop-in workshop \n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Participants will be provided with information\, tips\, and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nKristen Coglon is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation\, with more than 10 years working in the Human Services field. Her experiences have been working with individuals across the lifespan\, and she has gained valuable skills and knowledge that contribute to her daily work. Kristen is a passionate and empathetic person who is happy to be a listening ear\, supportive coach and an advocate for Autistic and neurodivergent adults.  \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-communication-and-miscommunication/
LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9\, Canada
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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\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 have the opportunity to practice everything you have learned to date. When you have an understanding of what’s important to you\, you can communicate clearly\, set boundaries\, and confidently make decisions that align with your beliefs and goals.  \n\n\n\nThursday\, February 5\, 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: Finding Your Voice – Feb. 5 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\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!
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