Connecting, supporting & celebrating
siblings of children with complex needs
Yoga Playshops & Parties for Siblings of People with Complex Needs
TheraPLAYoga Sibshops are trauma-informed, interactive yoga playshops and yoga parties for siblings of people with a developmental disability, mental health disorders, and chronic or life-limiting health conditions. JUMP TO FAQS →
A sibling’s experiences parallel your experiences as a parent-caregiver.
Siblings of children with disabilities often experience grief, isolation, and overwhelm.
Trauma-informed Sibshops at TheraPLAYoga offer a safe space for healing, connection, and building resilience.
Through playful yoga, siblings can develop positive coping skills, learn about mental health, and form lasting friendships.
I know you want the absolute best for your beloveds.
Supporting the diverse needs of children is hard. Especially, when one’s needs seem so much greater and high stakes.
And let’s be real- you probably need a little respite & restoration too.
Let’s implement support for siblings that is fun and functional, with long term positive impacts.
Siblings are often the ones to step into the caregiver role as parents age.
Providing siblings respite, relief, enriching restoration, and recognition now, can support a lifestyle of mental health self-care, self & sibling advocacy, and sustain a positive sibling relationship through their lifespan.
Sibshops in Lansing
Hi. I’m Gloria. I’m thrilled to be a certified facilitator for Sibshops in Lansing, fulfilling my values and integrity with who I serve and supporting the whole family.
Psst… Want me to co-facilitate with your Sibshop? Send me an email. →
Trauma-Informed Yoga Playshops & Parties for Siblings
You can expect trauma-informed Sibshops at TheraPLAYoga.
A safe space for siblings to connect, build resilience, and celebrate amongst compassionate community through through therapeutic, playful yoga.
Sibs have opportunities to engage and form friendships, share experiences (good & not s’good), practice positive coping skills, and learn about mental health in a practical and relevant way.
(And if it ain’t FUN, we don’t want it!)
Let’s celebrate (and nurture) Sibs! Register for the next trauma-informed Sibshop in Lansing.
Sibshop FAQs
Who can attend Sibshops?
Sibshops are for children and youth with siblings (or other household sharing family members), who have complex needs. Complex needs includes disability, mental health disorders, or chronic medical or life-limiting conditions.
Sibshops are radically inclusive and follow the same policies and etiquette as all other programs at TheraPLAYoga.
What is the difference between Sibshop Playshops & Sibshop Yoga Parties?
- Time: playshops are 60 minutes or 90 minutes / yoga parties are 2 hours or 3 hours
- Frequency: playshops are a weekly series / yoga parties are monthly
- Food: playshops may include light snacks / yoga parties include a pizza party
What is the age range for Sibshop participants?
Sibshops are currently for school-aged children and youth between 7-17 years old. Groups are divided between 7-11 year olds and 12-17 year olds. Future Sibshops may include young adults.
Are Sibshops a drop off event?
Sibshops are a sign-in and drop off event. Parents are encouraged to stay local by visiting the surrounding Eastside businesses or parks. Parents are expected to be on time to drop off and pick up. (Read this post on things to do on the Eastside while your beloved attends classes at TheraPLAYoga).
How often do TheraPLAYoga Sibshops meet?
Sibshop meetings will vary from weekly to monthly. Sibshop parties, which will be longer in duration (2-3 hours) and occur less often (monthly). Whereas playshops and series may be shorter in duration (60-90 minutes) and occur more often (weekly series). These details will always be clear in the description of each event.
What is the cost of TheraPLAYoga Sibshops?
The cost of Sibshops at TheraPLAYoga will vary depending on type of Sibshop and available scholarships. Playshops will range from $15-$25 and Parties will range from $25-$45. Cost will be lowered if external grants1 are awarded to TheraPLAYoga or if community care scholarships2 are available.
Are there any prerequisites or requirements for Sibshops?
Yes, registration is required and parent orientation suggested. Sibs (participating children/youth) must be registered. If there are multiple Sibs within the same age range, each needs to be registered separately. Registration will include a “get to know them” questionnaire and need-to-know information like allergies and emergency contacts.
Parents are asked to attend an orientation via Zoom. This orientation will outline what TheraPLAYoga Sibshops are, what your beloveds can expect, how to share this information with your participating beloved, and policies.
Are Sibshops therapy?
No. Sibshops are inherently therapeutic, in that it’s a safe place for children to share joys, concerns, and experiences as well as learn tools to help them regulate and build resilience. But no matter the facilitator’s credentials (even therapists), Sibshops are not therapy and are not an alternative or replacement for therapy.
- External Grants are grants awarded to TheraPLAYoga by other organizations. ↩︎
- Community Care Scholarships are available to make programs financially accessible to individuals and families, who are eligible for Equity Tuition. These funds are provided by individuals, who experience financial abundance and want to pay extra to cover the cost of another. ↩︎
