Why Self-Advocacy IS the Ultimate Self-Care

Why Self-Advocacy IS the Ultimate Self-Care

A discussion dismantling the myth that speaking up is disrespectful. To honor our mental health we explore the art advocating for ourselves.

By Eye Am More

Date and time

Wednesday, June 26 · 4 - 5:30pm PDT

Location

Online

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Speaking Up for Yourself, Not Against Others: Self-Advocay via Assertive Communication

Join us for a transformative workshop that emphasizes the power of Self-Advocacy as the ultimate form of Self-Care, guiding you on a journey to prioritize your physical, mental, and emotional health as essential steps in transcending trauma.

Mastering Self-Advocacy for Self-Care: Discover the transformative practice of self-advocacy as a fundamental self-care strategy. Through interactive scenarios and reflective exercises, learn to voice your needs and make choices that honor your well-being, overcoming cultural barriers that often discourage putting oneself first. This segment is designed to equip you with the confidence and self-respect necessary for a life lived on your own terms, beyond the shadows of trauma.

Building Networks That Support Your Self-Advocacy Journey: Learn the importance of cultivating a support system that respects and champions your self-advocacy efforts. Through interactive group activities, we'll demonstrate how to create and maintain connections that uplift your journey towards prioritizing your health and well-being, ensuring you have a community that supports your path to recovery and resilience.

Enhancing Communication for Effective Self-Advocacy: Master communication techniques vital for effective self-advocacy. Through role-play and guided discussions, develop the skills to clearly express your health needs, boundaries, and aspirations, fostering environments of open dialogue and mutual understanding. This session aims to strengthen your ability to navigate conversations about your well-being with confidence and clarity.

This workshop is an invitation to embrace self-advocacy as a profound act of self-care, offering you the tools and understanding necessary to prioritize your health and live a life that fully acknowledges and moves beyond your trauma.

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