Adult sibling respite project
In March 2022, Sibs received a grant from Carers Trust to run a respite project for adult siblings of autistic people, in collaboration with University College London’s Group for Research in Relationships and NeuroDiversity.
About the respite project
We wanted to provide a range of options to meet the needs of siblings in different circumstances. The options were:
- The wellbeing retreat. 20 siblings attended a weekend retreat in the midlands, offering yoga, mindfulness, creative workshops and sibling support sessions.
- The discovery course. 18 siblings attended an 8-week online course, including creative writing, clay, laughter yoga, life coaching, mindfulness and painting.
- The self-care project. 20 siblings were sent a self-care hamper to help them explore their wellbeing at their own pace.
Thank you!
We’d like to extend our huge thanks to all the siblings that took part in the project and engaged so readily. We don’t underestimate the emotional and mental energy that it takes to share your experiences, alongside the practical implications of taking part such as travelling to venues, taking time out from work/family life and arranging cover for your brother or sister’s care.
What did we learn from the project?
Read more about the aims of the project, the themes that were discovered and the feedback from participants in our summary report here.
Further information
If you have any questions about the summary report, don’t hesitate to email [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you.
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