Learn Self Advocacy Skills

When you learn to effectively advocate and speak up for yourself your self-esteem will increase. You will recognize that your voice and opinion count. You will also have the ability to set personal boundaries and not allow others to intimidate you.

Skills to successfully advocate:

-Identify and define your request.

-Educate yourself and build expertise.

-Find a mentor to help and support you.

-Value yourself and see yourself as an equal.

-Attitude is important - be firm but polite.

-Separate passions from emotions.

Are you prepared to self advocate?