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In our November meetup, we had a great discussion about mental health and wellness support for Sibs. Here are some of the resources that were shared: Apps for iPhone and Android. Make sure to check for discounts based on your profession, or through your health insurance provider Therapeutic techniques that involve a somatic approach for mind-body connection Add your recommendations to the comments below!

Sibling Organizations: @californiasibs (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok) @siblingleadership (Facebook, Instagram, additional state chapters) @siblingsupportproject (Instagram) SibNet on Facebook, Sib20, SibTeen @special_needs_siblings (Instagram) @siblingswithamission (Facebook) @siblingtransformationproject (Instagram) @supportingspecialsiblings (Instagram) International: @sibscharity_uk (Instagram) @autismsiblingsireland (Instagram) @saarthi_ssn (Instagram) Real-Life Sibs: @tacobellqween (TikTok) on Today show (link) @bakerbanter (TikTok, Instagram) @ournonverballife (TikTok, Instagram) @erinadvocates (TikTok) @samcity_ (TikTok) @happyautism (Instagram) @siblings_connect_ (Instagram) @siblingsofspecialneeds (Instagram) @autismsiblingsforum (Instagram) Famous Sibs: Eva Longoria (Instagram, @evasheroes, Variety article) Jamie Foxx (Instagram, ABC News article) Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins (Instagram, HuffPost article) Barbara Walters (HuffPost article) Jake Matthews, football player (Atlanta Journal-Constitution article)

Podcast Series by and for Sibs: The Sibling Leadership Network Podcast (website) The Special Siblings Podcast (iTunes,SoundCloud, Spotify, and YouTube) Beyond the Waves (website) Podcast Episodes featuring Sibs: Disability Inc (4/30/19, 5/7/19, 7/29/20, 11/9/21) Fuel Your Purpose (2/12/21, 3/5/21, 8/26/21) Raising Good Humans (4/1/22) Autism and ADHD Podcast (12/21) Disability After Dark (8/3/21) Living the Sky Life - Our Autism Journey (4/14/21) The Parent's Place (3/29/21) Adventures in Autism (2/16/21) Better Behavior Show (12/22/20) Parenting ADHD (10/19) Autism Science Foundation (10/15/18)

* Written by a Sib

Sib Stories on Television Atypical (2017-2021, Netflix) Little Voice (2020, Apple TV+) Speechless (2016-2019, Hulu, ABC) Stumptown (2019-2020, Amazon, ABC) There She Goes (2018, Britbox) Parenthood (2010-2015, Hulu, NBC) * Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008-2013, Hulu, Freeform) Life Goes On (not streaming) *A non-disabled actor portrays a character with disability Sib Stories on Film Siblings (2021, link) Limits of My World (2019, Amazon) Wonder (2017, Amazon) Kelly’s Hollywood (2016, Amazon) My Sister’s Keeper (2009, Amazon)* My Sister's Keeper (2002, Hallmark)* Tru Confessions (2002, Disney, Amazon)* The Other Sister (1999, Amazon)* There’s Something About Mary (1998, Starz)* What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993, Showtime)* Rain Man (1988, HBO Max)* Parenthood (1988, Amazon)* The Family Next Door (2014, not streaming)* The Black Balloon (1999, not streaming)* Dominic & Eugene (1988, not streaming)* *A non-disabled actor portrays a character with disability Featuring Characters with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Peanut Butter Falcon (2019, IMDb TV, Amazon) The Good Doctor (2017- , ABC, Hulu)* Love on the Spectrum (2020- , Netflix) Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (2020, Netflix) I am Sam (2001, Netflix)* My Left Foot (1989, Showtime)* *A non-disabled actor portrays a character with disability

As a result of our successful Sibs in Media event celebrating National Siblings Day, we know there's a huge appetite for greater representation of the Sib experience. If you missed it, here are the films, podcasts, and more from our featured speakers! Sheena Brevig Watch... Dating with Cerebral Palsy (link) Learn More/Follow... @SheenaMidori (link) Diana Pastora Carson Watch....TEDx Talk, Walking with Joaquin (link) Listen....Beyond Awareness Podcast (link) Learn More/Follow... DianaPastoraCarson.com, GoBeyondAwareness.com, @GoBeyondAwareness (link), @DianaPastoraCarson (link), LinkedIn (link) Brian Donovan Watch....Kelly's Hollywood (link) Learn More/Follow... KellysHollywood.com, @BrianDonovan_1 (link) Elizabeth Espinosa Watch/Learn More/Follow... @ElizabethEspinosa (link) Learn More/Follow... @E_Espinosa (link), @mygraypants (link) Ann Talman Watch....Woody's Order Learn More/Follow... AnnTalman.com, Woodysorder.com, Youtube (link)