Strengthening Identity: Addressing Internalized Stigma in Mental Health Recovery

Training Description:

This 90-minute webinar is designed to enhance practitioner knowledge  of the complexities surrounding mental health stigma, illness identity, and self-perception. Drawing on the influential research of Dr. Phil Yanos and Dr. Patrick Corrigan, this session will delve into historical disability models, identify the implications of internalized stigma, and present approaches for cultivating a strength-based identity. This session will help practitioners gain practical approaches to reduce internalized stigma and enhance wellness outcomes for the people they support.

Learning Objectives:

• Review and define key concepts related to stigma, illness identity, and the models of disability.
• Explain how historical models of disability have contributed to the stigma associated with mental health conditions.
• Review strategies to counteract internalized stigma and promote a strength-based identity in your professional practice.

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