The Power of Self-Advocacy
News | Posted on 10th Jul 2023
Empowerment is crucial for mental health recovery, and self-advocacy is a powerful tool that can support individuals on their journey. Self-advocacy involves speaking up for your needs, rights, and preferences, and actively participating in decisions that impact your mental well-being. In our upcoming workshop, “Introduction to Self-Advocacy,” we will equip students with the knowledge and skills to become effective self-advocates.
Self-advocacy equips people to take an active role in their mental health journey by becoming experts on their own experiences, preferences, and needs. By learning about self-advocacy, you can effectively communicate with healthcare providers, assert your rights, and actively participate in treatment planning. It enables you to set boundaries, make informed decisions, and access the support and resources you require.
During our “Introduction to Self-Advocacy” workshop, students will embark on a transformative learning experience. Led by experienced facilitators, the workshop will cover key principles guiding self-advocacy decisions and actions and the importance of self-advocacy for everyone. Students will have the opportunity to apply this learning to relevant situations in a supportive environment.
The workshop aims to help students understand the importance of self-advocacy, develop health literacy, build self-belief, recognise their legal rights, explore the connection between self-directed recovery and self-advocacy, discuss concerns related to self-advocacy, and identify essential communication skills for effective self-advocacy.
Self-advocacy is a powerful tool that enables individuals to actively engage in their mental health journey. Through our “Introduction to Self-Advocacy” workshop, students will gain valuable insights and knowledge to become effective self-advocates. By embracing self-advocacy, individuals can assert their rights, make informed decisions, and navigate their mental health journey with confidence. Join us in this transformative workshop and unlock your potential for self-empowerment and growth. Together, let’s embrace self-advocacy and pave the way for a brighter future in mental health recovery.