I find that one of the most difficult places to self-advocate is in the doctor’s office. Here I am, a sick person, trying to tell the person with years of education and professional experience that I’m not interested in their
Advocacy 101: Self-advocacy and other advocacy
It’s just the same, only different In recent weeks, this space has seen much discussion around the topic of self-advocacy. It seems a proverbial squeaky wheel that requires constant greasing in our heavy duty, high demand lives. And as such,
Advocacy 101: 3 evidence-based talking points on the importance and effectiveness of peers in recovery
When you might need to use advocacy There are a lot of scenarios where advocating for peer support programs might come up. If I worked in a mental healthcare setting, maybe my employer is considering implementing one but is hesitant