Self Advocacy

We become self-advocates by:

• Believing in ourselves
• Setting personal goals and working towards meeting them:
  • Get the facts
  • Plan our strategy
  • Gather Support
  • Target our efforts
  • Be proactive

We assert ourselves by expressing our needs with:

Courage
Calmness
Determination
Persistance

Until we get what we need - and deserve!

Information above taken from Wellness Recovery Action Planning workbook distributed by the Oklahoma Mental Health Consumer Council

Internet Resources:

• Advocacy - A Wellness Tool
• Taking Back Control of Your Life
• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

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