Why SIBS

Abandonment

"I know I can stay at SIBSPlace when mom can't come home because she taking care of my brother. AT SIBS I get all the help I need."

A sibling's feelings of abandonment are resolved at SIBSPlace.

"At home everyone is always asking about my brother. At SIBSPlace I know it is all about me!"

At SIBSPlace feelings of jealousy are accepted and addressed.

"At SIBSPlace I can talk about how I am always worried that something bad is going to happen to my brother, he's been sick for so long."

The overwhelming fear of a child is discussed and is lessened at SIBSPlace.

"At SIBSPlace we talk about wishes. I wish I had a superpower that could make all the children who are sick feel better."

A 5 year old child can overcome her sadness and feel empowered at SIBSPlace.

"At SIBSPlace they taught me that I can't catch cancer from my sister."

At SIBSPlace, a 9 year old child's misperceptions can be corrected.

"I'm glad I can come to SIBS PLACE because I'm not allowed to have play dates with other children or I might get my brother sick."

A child's feelings of isolation turn into a sense of connectedness to peers at SIBSPlace.

"My sister is sick so I can never get upset at her at home for taking my toys, but at SIBSPlace I can tell everybody how I really feel."

At SIBSPlace a child knows that it's okay to share feelings of anger.

"At SIBSPlace I don't have to feel guilty, I know I can just be me!"

A child's feelings of guilt can be relieved at SIBSPlace.

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