From Stigma to Affirmation

Wednesday, April 23 | 1 – 3 PM

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Description:

This 2-hour webinar will build skills for providing stigma-free, affirming services to people living with HIV, Hep C and people who use drugs. This interactive training will define stigma, raise awareness about the impact of stigma and provide concrete skills and resources for providing affirming services.

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

• Define different types of stigma;
• Identify examples of stigmatizing language, behaviors and institutional practices;
• Reflect on the impact of stigma, both personally and professionally;
• Identify at least three negative impacts of stigma on access to care, retention in care and health outcomes for the people you serve
• Identify the link between stigma, discrimination and trauma;
• Describe the principles of trauma-informed care as they relate to providing stigma-free, affirming services;
• Enter dialogue about moving from a judgement-based mindset to the approach of providing affirming services

Intended Audience:

All health and human services providers who work with people living with HIV, people who are living with Hep C, people who use drugs, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming.

Questions? Email rtc.contact@caiglobal.org

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