Self-Advocacy for Equity (S.A.F.E.) Workshops with DeeDee Anderson

Explore your strengths, empower yourself, and advocate for your rights in this pilot of our Self-Advocacy for Equity series!
About this Event

Are you looking to improve your self-advocacy skills, explore your strengths, empower yourself and promote equity? This online event is the perfect opportunity to learn from the expert, DeeDee Anderson. Get ready to gain valuable insights and tools to help you explore your values and strengths, improve your self-esteem, and navigate diverse situations confidently. DeeDee Anderson is a Survivor and Certified Peer Counselor with experience supporting clients with substance abuse disorder, mental health consumers, foster youth, persons with disabilities, and those navigating the Pr*son system. With a focus on sufferers of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, DeeDee seeks to cultivate safe, and inclusive spaces that inspire and empower others to seek self-actualization and enlightenment. Don't miss out on this chance to empower yourself and make a difference, not only for yourself, but for your community. Save the date and mark your calendars!

This is a series of ten 4-hour workshops that review materials from the new workbook "Self-Advocacy for Equity" authored by DeeDee Anderson and included in future C.A.R.E. wellness programs that serve BIPOC adults 18-25 after incarceration and foster care. Join us in this new series and help us cultivate a one-of-a-kind experience!

Each workshop includes a peer support healing circle, course content, activities, Q&A and take-aways. We welcome all feedback at the completion of each workshop to improve outcomes.

If you would like schedule select workshops for yourself, your staff, or group, please contact [email protected].

1:1 Coaching and Group Sessions available (in person/virtually)! Visit www.carewellnesscenter.org/self-advocacy for more information!

Workshop 1: Understanding Self-Advocacy

Exercise: Healing Circle (opening)

Personality and Strengths Assessments

What Is Self-Advocacy?

Intrinsic Motivations Extrensic Motivations

Workshop 2: Understanding Self-Care & Wellness

Exercise: Self Assessments

Self-Awareness

Self-Love/Self-Care

HALT & Triggers

Workshop 3: Recognizing Anger

Exercise: Anger Management

Assertiveness vs. Aggression

Creating Boundaries

Trust & Vulnerability

Workshop 4: Building Self-Esteem

Exercise: Exploring Abilities

Personalities

Spirituality

Guest Speaker: Ancient Beliefs

Workshop 5: Communication Skills

Core Beliefs

Communication & Active Listening

Self Compassion

Empathy

Workshop 6: Conflict Resolution

Strengths & Values

Decision Making

Discipline vs. Punishment

Problem Solving

Workshop 7: Getting In Touch With Your Self

Balance & Wellness

Conditioning Your Body

Fitness & Fuel

Energetic Resources

Workshop 8: Navigating Systems & Supports

Know Your Rights

Accountability

Seeking Support in Local Systems

Activism & Equity

Workshop 9: Planning & Goal Setting

Exercise: Mission Statements & Vision Boards

Finding Your Purpose

Setting Goals With Motivation

Evaluating Options

Workshop 10: Understanding Racial Socialization

Introduction to Racial Socialization

Exercise: Healing Circle (closure)

S.A.F.E. Series Wrap-Up

Q&A & Survey

You must register at least a WEEK beforehand to receive your Participant ID Number and consult with DeeDee Anderson for health and safety precautions. Book your free 30-minute consultation .