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Oklahoma Sibling Leadership Network

OKSIBS is a recognized chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network

Sooner SUCCESS launched OKSIBS in 2017 and is now an official recognized chapter of (SLN) - www.siblingleadership.org.  SLN is a national nonprofit based out of Chicago, IL and is dedicated to providing support and information to siblings of people with disabilities across the lifespan. 

This program is for adult siblings that have grown up with a brother or sister with special needs.  We are currently looking for adult siblings to get together with other adult siblings in a relaxed social environment.  If you are interested to learn more, please contact sooner-success@ouhsc.edu. 

News

Cradle to Prison Pipleline: The preventive value of early education and infant mental health


Published: Sunday, January 24, 2016

Presented by Alicia Lieberman, Ph.D.

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 | 6-7:30 p.m. | FREE
Schusterman Learning Center
41st & Yale, Tulsa
RSVP to Becca Hyvonen | bhyvonen@ou.edu | 918-660-3496

Adverse experiences like poverty and exposure to traumatic events are most damaging to infants and young children because negative early experiences can have a life-long impact on brain architecture, cognitive competence, and mental health. High rates of preschool expulsion suggest the association between school
dropout and incarceration may originate in the failure to identify and address young children's mental health needs. This talk will describe the use of a trauma lens to support children's healthy development across different systems of care.

Ways community members can get involved

Join Oklahoma Sibling Leadership Network

  • Are visitors welcome? yes
  • Process for joining group? Come to the meeting.

Become a Member

Sooner SUCCESS is committed to supporting our Siblings of all ages. This initiative is specifically for our older siblings that are no longer participating in Sibshops. Members can include siblings, friends, spouses, and those that recognize the importance of supporting siblings.  

If you are interested in learning more about this initiative, please contact sooner-success@ouhsc.edu