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Nestled by the Grand River, the iconic Amway Grand Hotel will host this family event Friday, July 11 through Sunday, July 13, 2025. The conference kicks off Friday evening with a welcome reception and dinner. Saturday and Sunday are stacked with a combination of educational and open discussion panels with cystinosis experts and community members alike. The CRN family conference provides programs for all ages including daycare (ages 2-12), a teen activities room, the Speak Up Speak Out Program (ages 13-22), sibling workshops (Sibshop facilitated by Sibling Support Project Director Emily Holl!), teen and adult meet ups, networking and connection hours, and more! Agenda View the draft agenda Check out the “Supporting Siblings: Adult + Teen Sibling POV Panel” on Sunday (7/13) at 3 p.m. EST Registration Every person attending the family conference will require registration. To secure your spot, register here

Get ready for the August cohort for our self-paced, online Sibshops Facilitator Certification Training! For people who want to make a difference in the lives of siblings of children with support needs! Jump in to learn about common experiences of siblings of kids with developmental, health, and mental health concerns and how to support them through lively, effective Sibshops in your local community. Our best online training yet, this course provides: Training on everything you need to know to offer Sibshops and support siblings in your community. A discount on the indispensable Sibshops curriculum (purchase is expected for this course). Flexibility to complete the course at your pace over three weeks – with friendly reminders along the way. Connection to a community of peers learning with you. Zoom Meetings Week 1 and Week 4 with us – The Sibling Support Project! – and your cohort to meet each other, share about your training experience, and ask any final questions before the course ends. Certificate of completion to proudly hang on your wall. More videos, handouts, resources, and tools than ever before to support you from learning about Sibshops through launching your own program. The one-time training fee is $449 for the full certification. We hope you will join us for this outstanding training! Learn more and register here. Registration closes on August 3. 

Get ready for the September cohort for our self-paced, online Sibshops Facilitator Certification Training! For people who want to make a difference in the lives of siblings of children with support needs! Jump in to learn about common experiences of siblings of kids with developmental, health, and mental health concerns and how to support them through lively, effective Sibshops in your local community. Our best online training yet, this course provides: Training on everything you need to know to offer Sibshops and support siblings in your community. A discount on the indispensable Sibshops curriculum (purchase is expected for this course). Flexibility to complete the course at your pace over three weeks – with friendly reminders along the way. Connection to a community of peers learning with you. Zoom Meetings Week 1 and Week 4 with us – The Sibling Support Project! – and your cohort to meet each other, share about your training experience, and ask any final questions before the course ends. Certificate of completion to proudly hang on your wall. More videos, handouts, resources, and tools than ever before to support you from learning about Sibshops through launching your own program. The one-time training fee is $449 for the full certification. We hope you will join us for this outstanding training! Learn more and register here. Registration closes on September 7. 

Organizado por el Proyecto de Apoyo a Hermanos y Evaluación de Autismo – Actualizados, Argentina. Las horas se publican en hora del Pacífico. Esta formación se ofrecerá en inglés con traducción simultánea al español. Las sesiones tendrán lugar los días 12 y 13 de septiembre de 2025: Sesión 1 12 de septiembre de 2025 9: 00-1: 00 p.m. Hora del Pacífico / 1: 00-5: 00 p.m. Hora de Argentina Sesión 2 13 de septiembre de 2025 9: 00-1: 00 p.m. Hora del Pacífico / 1: 00-5: 00 p.m. Hora de Argentina Objetivo principal / audiencia: capacitar a los nuevos facilitadores y administradores de Sibshop que quieran aprender a administrar una Sibshop. Los alumnos asisten a 2 sesiones en línea durante 2 días consecutivos para conocer las preocupaciones de los hermanos durante toda la vida, descubrir cómo organizar una Sibshop y experimentar una Sibshop de demostración en línea. Estos aprendices deben asistir a las 2 sesiones de la capacitación para convertirse en facilitadores certificados de Sibshop. Una vez finalizada la capacitación, los facilitadores certificados de Sibshop pueden registrarse y comenzar su propia Sibshop local.   Hosted by the Sibling Support Project and Evaluación de Autismo – Actualizados, Argentina. Times are posted in Pacific Time.  This training will be offered in English with simultaneous Spanish translation. Sessions will take place September 12 and 13, 2025: Session 1  September 12, 2025  9:00-1:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 1:00-5:00 p.m. Argentina Time Session 2  September 13, 2025 9:00-1:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 1:00-5:00 p.m. Argentina Time Primary goal/audience: To train new Sibshop facilitators and administrators who want to learn how to run a Sibshop.  Trainees attend 2 online sessions over 2 consecutive days, to learn about sibs’ life-long concerns, find out […]

Graciously hosted by Share West Texas, this 2-day experience is the most powerful way to learn about siblings and become certified as a Sibshops Facilitator. Over two unforgettable days with Emily Holl, Director of the Sibling Support Project, creators of Sibshops, attendees will: Learn about siblings’ unique concerns and opportunities. Hear from a panel of adult siblings. Experience a fun demonstration Sibshop! Prepare to make a difference in the lives of children in your community. Join us on October 1 and 8 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. CST This training offers 20 spots free of charge – Texas residents prioritized. Waitlist for non-Texas residents.  Space is limited and registration is required. Must attend both days. We hope you join us for this training! Register here: Sibshops Facilitator Training

Over two unforgettable days with Emily Holl, Director of the Sibling Support Project, creators of Sibshops, attendees will: Learn about siblings’ unique concerns and opportunities. Hear from a panel of adult siblings. Experience a fun demonstration Sibshop! Prepare to make a difference in the lives of children in your community. *This is a closed, private training for the Loudoun County Public Schools.  If your organization is interested in hosting a similar training, please see here for more details.