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SUMMARY:Diverse Discussion - Self Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:\n  Diverse Discussion with Spark the Change\n \n 
 \n Self Advocacy and Assertive Communication To Su
 pport Mental Well-Being\n \n \n  Tuesday\, June 16
   |   10:00 a.m.  |   Zoom\n \n \n Speaking up for
  yourself can feel challenging — especially in sit
 uations involving health\, stress\, or difficult c
 onversations. Join us for this empowering Diverse 
 Discussion with Spark the Change\, focused on buil
 ding the confidence and communication skills neede
 d to support your mental well-being.\n \n \n Durin
 g this session\, we’ll explore what self advocacy 
 really means\, including how to clearly communicat
 e your needs\, rights\, and interests with confide
 nce and respect. We’ll also discuss the difference
  between passive\, aggressive\, and assertive comm
 unication styles\, and why assertiveness plays suc
 h an important role in maintaining healthy boundar
 ies and emotional wellness.\n \n \n You’ll hear pr
 actical examples of self advocacy in everyday situ
 ations — including at medical appointments — and l
 earn small\, realistic steps you can take to stren
 gthen these skills over time. We’ll also talk abou
 t how self-awareness\, support systems\, therapy\,
  support groups\, and practicing with trusted peop
 le can help make assertive communication easier wi
 th practice.\n \n \n  What You’ll Learn:\n \n \n \
 n 	What self advocacy looks like in daily life\n 	
 The difference between passive\, aggressive\, and 
 assertive communication\n 	How boundaries support 
 mental well-being\n 	Benefits of assertiveness and
  self advocacy\n 	Simple ways to build confidence 
 communicating your needs\n 	How support systems an
 d practice can strengthen these skills over time\n
  \n \n These are learned skills — and no matter wh
 ere you’re starting\, small steps can make a big d
 ifference. Join us for a supportive conversation d
 esigned to help you feel more confident\, empowere
 d\, and heard.\n \n \n Reserve Your Free Spot (htt
 ps://alittlehelp.org/civicrm/event/register?id=291
 8&reset=1)\n \n \n Can’t attend the full session? 
 Feel free to join for any portion of the conversat
 ion!\n \n \n 
CATEGORIES:Virtual Program
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
TZID:America/Denver
DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Denver:20260616T100000
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260616T110000
LOCATION:Zoom And Phone Call In\n CO \n  County\n United St
 ates\n 
ORGANIZER:MAILTO:tanya@alittlehelp.org
URL:https://alittlehelp.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2918
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