The Power of Advocating from the Heart
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Your lived experience matters – a lot! By embracing this experience, you can make a heart connection, which is the most powerful connection of all.
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Yes, Your Advocacy Can Make a Difference
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Never underestimate the power one person’s voice can make. Hear how one tweet led to an organizational change.
Read MoreSpeak Up! Share Your Voice
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Now is the time to have your voice heard. As we navigate life in a pandemic, many organizations are looking for feedback and insights to plan for the second wave. By sharing your voice you can amplify the conversation instead of it fading away due to a lack of voices.
Read MoreFacts Hold the Power in Advocating
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Facts can be your superpower in advocating for yourself or a loved one. They help support your case or find common ground. Taking the time to get clear on the facts, instead of leading with emotions, can make the difference between having your voice heard and being ignored.
Read MoreHow Our Stories Are a Crystal Ball into Our Future
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Storytelling is a powerful tool to convey information and make a personal connection. But storytelling also gives the listener many clues about our past, present and future. Self awareness is key to impactful storytelling as well as changing the path you are on.
Read MorePatient Engagement Starts with Storytelling
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Many healthcare organizations are looking for ways to include patient voices. The first step in recruiting volunteers is to use storytelling to help people understand and appreciate the various aspects of your organization. On a personal level not corporate.
Read MorePatient Partners - There's Strength in Numbers
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I’m pretty excited about a new way of patient engagement. Patients partnering with patients. This goes beyond the checkboxes and silos, traditional ways of including patients (sometimes seen as token gestures). It’s about patients owning the experience and amplifying the voices of others.
Read MoreThe Power of Kindness
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While it may be a release to scream and shout, it’s the quickest way to shut down a conversation. By practicing kindness you can break down barriers, build relationships and get the results you need. Learn how to practice kindness when advocating for yourself or loved ones.
Read MoreShare Your Advocacy Skills to Help Others
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There are many times when we can share our patient advocacy skills to help others navigate a difficult journey. By listening, helping people formulate their thoughts and being there as a sounding board, it can be the difference between struggling and feeling supported.
Read MoreHow to Tell Your Patient Story — and Be Heard!
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Sharing your patient story can be overwhelming, invigorating and terrifying. Here are some tips to help ensure you share your story with confidence, and your audience is clear on the message you are wanting to convey.
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