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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Speak 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 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 MoreStop Complaining and Speak Up!!
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No rants allowed! We all have a role to play in contributing to positive conversations that are respectful of all opinions. Take the time to get educated and find a way to have your voice heard in a meaningful way.
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 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.
Read MoreDon't Be Afraid to Get Personal
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Having recently presented to a provincial government finance committee supporting a funding request, I was reminded of the importance of sharing our personal stories. It brings a human face to often complex issues. And reminds people of the true value of programs and services - to help people!
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