Advocacy & Autonomy

Advocacy & Autonomy

Course Overview:

Advocacy and autonomy are essential skills in various fields, enabling individuals to effectively voice their opinions, concerns, and needs. This course focuses on honing these skills specifically in the context of surveying and participating in meetings. Participants will learn strategies for conducting surveys, engaging in productive meetings, and advocating for themselves and others.

Course Content:

• Introduction to Advocacy & Autonomy
  • Definition of advocacy and autonomy
  • Importance of advocacy and autonomy
  • Overview of course objectives and structure
• Communication Skills for Meetings
  • Active listening techniques
  • Assertive communication strategies
  • Non-verbal communication cues and their impact
  • Role-playing exercises for practicing communication skills
• Advocacy in Meetings
  • Understanding power dynamics in meetings
  • Techniques for advocating for oneself and others
  • Strategies for addressing conflicts and disagreements
  • Case studies and group discussions
• Fostering Autonomy in Group Settings
  • Promoting inclusivity and diversity in meetings
  • Empowerment strategies for team members
  • Encouraging participation and collaboration
  • Wrap-up and reflections on course learnings

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the importance of advocacy and autonomy
• Enhance communication skills for active participation in meetings.
• Learn techniques for advocating for personal and collective interests during meetings.
• Explore methods for fostering autonomy and empowerment in group settings.

Duration of the Course: ½ day

Certification: A certificate of completion will be provided to participants who attend the full course.