Your Story. Your Voice. Be Heard.
Cynthia Lockrey shares her insights and experience as a patient advocate and her patient advocacy work. Blog posts include topics such as patient storytelling, working with healthcare professionals and advocating for children.
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 MoreWhile many healthcare organizations talk about patient engagement, few have found how to engage patients in a meaningful way. To go beyond token engagement, patients need to be equal partners at the table and given the support needed to be heard.
Read MoreWe volunteer because we’re passionate about an organization or a cause. But how often do we take the time to establish and share our boundaries to ensure we have the energy to continue volunteering?
Read MoreStorytelling 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 MoreAs a new school year began, I was able to share some tips on how to advocate for kids with special needs at school. I’m hoping this advice helps our kids get the support they deserve.
Read MoreFor parents and caregivers of kids with special needs, a return to school can be fraught with emotions. It also means a new round of advocating for their child to get the support they need, in an often over taxed school system. Here are some tips to help you get your child the support they need.
Read MoreMany 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 MoreIt’s time to get real. To pull back the curtain and share with you some of the struggles of trying to let the world know your books exist, much less get people to read them!
Read MoreNo 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 MoreTo get the support you need, let people see you as a person, going beyond the diagnosis. It’s about taking the time to make the personal connection so you don’t get a cookie cutter approach to treatment.
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