Words Matter: Language and Stigma Reduction
Faces & Voices of Recovery invites the recovery community to this free training sponsored by ORN. This webinar will explore how the words we use affect individuals in recovery. This session will focus on how to utilize our words to create greater inclusivity, apply strategies to destigmatize individuals with Substance Use Disorder, and perform language audits within your organization. Research on common terminology will be discussed and commonly held beliefs and myths will be debunked. Participants will learn strategies to eliminate stigmatizing language through storytelling and conducting a stigma audit.
Event Location
Virtual
Contact & Accommodations
Event Details
Format
Online/Virtual
Event Type
Training
Topic
Substance use
Host
Substance Use programs
Audience
Health care providers
Mental health professionals
Recovery coaches
Substance use disorder treatment providers
County
Statewide
Addison
Bennington
Caledonia
Chittenden
Essex
Franklin
Grand Isle
Lamoille
Orange
Orleans
Rutland
Washington
Windham
Windsor
Continuing education credits
No