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SUMMARY:Handling Disagreements: Strategies for navigating difficult conversations
DESCRIPTION:This engaging workshop is designed to provide Autistic and other neurodivergent individuals with opportunities to reflect on the causes of\, and to develop tools to effectively address\, disagreements.  \n\n\n\nIn this session\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nReflect on how confident you feel at both the beginning and end of the session\n\n\n\nLearn the difference between disagreement and conflict through realistic\, scenario-based examples\n\n\n\nBrainstorm with others how emotions are connected to disagreements and conflict\n\n\n\nExplore practical strategies for resolving disagreements.\n\n\n\n\nOur hope is that participants will experience an increase in their confidence when dealing with future disagreements. \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\nThursday\, July 25:00 – 6:30 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\nTo register:  \n\n\n\nClick the button that says\, Sinneave Connects to access registration through our online hub. If you already have a Sinneave Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet\, it’s free and easy. Just follow the instructions on the log-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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeurodiversity AcknowledgementWe honour neurodiversity and strive to create environments that value the many ways people think\, learn\, and communicate. Our programs\, services\, and activities are designed to be neuroaffirming\, accessible\, and guided by the input from the people we serve. Read the full neurodiversity acknowledgement on our website.
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LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Self-advocacy Workshop: The Art of Knowing Yourself
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 workshop\, you will learn what self-advocacy is and how it can benefit you. The content will also help you understand your strengths and some of the barriers you face. This knowledge will enhance your ability to self-advocate. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 76:30– 7:30 p.m.Online via Sinneave Connects \n\n\n\nOur self-advocacy workshops are designed to provide Autistic and other neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn about self-advocacy and practice skills that are essential to learning to speak up for yourself confidently. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register: \n\n\n\nClick the button that says\, Sinneave Connects to access registration through our online hub. If you already have a Sinneave Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet\, it’s free and easy. Just follow the instructions on the log-in page. \n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther upcoming self-advocacy workshops include: \n\n\n\nStarting the Conversation – Tuesday\, July 14Learn tips and strategies for you to practice communicating your needs with others and learn how you can effectively start conversations about your needs.  \n\n\n\nFinding Your Voice – Tuesday\, July 21Learn practical tips and strategies to help negotiate and discuss how you can have your needs met in your current environment. There will also be an opportunity to summarize and apply everything we have learned up to this point. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the presenter:Yonatan Tesfagiorgis is a Life Skills Coach with The Sinneave Family Foundation. He has more than a decade of experience working with Autistic and other neurodivergent adults. \n\n\n\nNeurodiversity AcknowledgementWe honour neurodiversity and strive to create environments that value the many ways people think\, learn\, and communicate. Our programs\, services\, and activities are designed to be neuroaffirming\, accessible\, and guided by the input from the people we serve. Read the full neurodiversity acknowledgement on our website.
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