How We Speak Matters: Undoing Stigmatizing Language
How We Speak Matters: Undoing Stigmatizing Language
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Andrew Schreier, MA, ICS, CSAC, LPC, ICGC-II, BACCMore Info
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How we speak about individuals is how we treat them. The use of language is vital when it comes to prevention, education, treatment, and recovery from those experiencing problems with substance use, mental health, gambling and other areas of need. The use of some language continues to be outdated, not based on clinical application, and can be stigmatizing and even harmful. Using these types of words can impact someone not seeking help, disengaging in services, discouraging progress, and feelings of humiliation and shame. There is a need to incorporate ways to undo stigmatizing words and utilize new language to foster safe environments.
The educational goal of this workshop is to empower clinicians to recognize stigmatizing language and be able to take action steps towards replacing them with patient-centered language.
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Summarize the importance of language and the words we use towards people who are seeking help for problems related to substance use, mental health, gambling, and other areas of need.
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Identify 5 or more common words/ phrases that are outdated, stigmatizing, and harmful but continue to be present in the helping industry.
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Explain how using outdated, stigmatizing, and harmful language impacts individuals seeking help.
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Describe 2 strategies for speaking to, talking about, documenting, and otherwise using language to engage with individuals and provide them with a safe space for healing.
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