How Communities Can Advocate and Tackle Stigma | Raven Ariola, Advocacy Against Stigma Conference

Raven shares the conference's unique approach of bringing together people from all walks of life affected by stigma, including those with lived experience, medical professionals, and harm reduction advocates. They discuss the power of storytelling and the importance of lived experience in dismantling stigma and improving patient outcomes.Episode includes messages from four conference attendees sharing their message to reduce stigma.Please like, share, subscribe and leave a review!! It really does so much to help us get our message out.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Raven Areola and the Advocacy Against Stigma Conference
01:58 Messages from Conference Attendees
09:30 The Origins of the Advocacy Against Stigma Conference
11:27 Addressing Stigma Practically and Building Meaningful Relationships
13:20 The Evolution of the Conference and Showcasing Solutions
14:02 Breaking Down Stigma Amongst Ourselves
15:13 The Impact of Language and Building Compassionate Relationships
16:10 Creating a Safe Space for Accessing Resources
16:57 Including Those in Need and Providers in the Conversation
17:49 Sharing Lived Experiences and Addressing Stigma in Various Areas
18:54 Elevating Lived Experiences and the Power of Stories
20:52 The Future of Advocacy Against Stigma: Becoming a Nonprofit and Expanding the Conference
22:11 Continuing Education and Sharing Innovative Solutions
22:48 Addressing Stigma in Various Areas and Sharing Community Programs
23:46 Addressing Stigma in Different Communities and Creating Action Plans
26:30 Having Compassion for Those Who Stigmatize
27:59 Unlearning Stigmatizing Behaviors and Recognizing Human Instincts
29:28 Getting Involved with Advocacy Against Stigma
30:54 The Future Vision of Advocacy Against Stigma
34:23 Key Takeaway: Appreciating and Accepting People for Who They AreLinks- advocacyagainststigma.com-straightupcare.com-syndicate12.com

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