Self-advocacy characteristics
What is the definition of self-advocacy?
Self-advocacy is “the ability to speak up on your behalf effectively” (Moe, 2021). Self-advocacy means you can state any concerns or questions in a concise and thoughtful manner.
What are positive affirmations?
Positive affirmations are words, phrases, or statements used to challenge negative thought processes of the mind.
In North Carolina, patients in a 24-hour facility have the following rights that cannot ever be limited...
Send and receive mail
Consult with an attorney or other private healthcare professionals
Consult with a client advocate, if one is available in your facility
Why is it important to identify values?
Identifying values helps us to direct our conversations with direction and purpose. Knowing what is a necessity vs a want is important in deciding what needs to take priority in your life.
What are three main characteristics of a self advocate?
1. Self-Aware
2. Team player
3. Reflective
What tools might be used during meditation?
Following the sensation of the breath
Allowing thoughts to come and go
Closing the eyes
List three rights that a provider might limit if deemed necessary.
Keep and spend your own money
Have visitors
Make and receive private phone calls
Keep and use your personal clothes and belongings
Be free from restraint or seclusion unless there is danger of harm to yourself or someone else
Leave the facility if you admitted yourself voluntarily
Visit outside the facility
Physical exercise
Religious worship
Apply for a driver’s license
Vote
Refuse medication or other treatment
Receive necessary medical treatment
Why is it important to know communication styles and learning needs?
Sometimes, we learn better with visuals, hands on experiences, or even by just listening. Finding the ways were you communicate and receive information best help you to learn and grow.
Why is self-advocacy important?
By listing your concerns, ideas, or alternatives, you can help guide your health care provider to find the best treatment or regimine for you.
List three ways to take care of yourself!
Can be anything that fits your needs.
Examples
1. Journaling
2. Meditation
3. Exercise
Steps to forming an argument
The claim: statements about what is true, what is good, or what should be done or believed
The reason: statements that support a claim
The support: substantiates the reasons offered, usually come in the form of evidence
The warrant: inferences or assumptions that connect the support to the claim
What are some questions to ask yourself when reflecting on past encounters/experiences?
What happened or what was the event? How did it make you feel? How did you handle it? How could you handle it differently? What might be the outcome? What did you learn about yourself? What things could you do to stop and think rather than behave as you did the last time?
Describe self-reflection
A self-advocate is reflects on past experiences to improve their future communication style. They ask questions and try to educate themselves when confused.
Why is self care important?
"It can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy" ("Caring for", 2022)
Make an example argument using a claim, reason, support, and warrant
Key steps to planning your appointments.
Find a reliable source of transportation
Figure out factors that may contribute to stress.. For example having to get back to work right after. How can you mitigate that stressor?
Have a trusted friend, partner, family member, or acquaintance that you can talk to about your concerns.
What does it mean to be reflective?
A self-advocate reflects on past experiences to improve their future communication style. They ask questions and try to educate themselves when confused.
Response will be evaluated.
Why is it important to be kind in your argument?
For most cases.. your health care provider wants to work with you as a team!
What is one reliable resource for medical information that we discussed?
CDC, National Library of Medicine, familydoc.org, Mayo Clinic, Medline plus, your health care provider.