$11.99 USD

Supporting Women’s Self-Advocacy & Assertiveness at Work, Home, & Beyond

About This Course

1 NBCC CE hours are available for licensed mental health providers.

Self-advocacy and assertiveness can be challenging, yet are imperative in order to create positive change as and on behalf of women. This is a training on supporting women’s self-advocacy and assertiveness led by social worker Lauren Tetenbaum, who specializes in women's mental health and gender equity. Participants will be encouraged to explore the perceptions and benefits of assertiveness/advocacy, reflect on  values, and learn how to effectively communicate their needs (and help their clients do the same) in a variety of settings.

Key Learning Objectives: 

  1. Participants will develop skills related to acknowledging and overcoming gender-based biases, setting boundaries, improving psychological health, and engaging in advocacy personally, professionally, and beyond.  

Course Materials

  • Prerecorded Video 
  • Quiz 
  • Feedback Survey
  • Certificate of Completion*
*A passed quiz of at least 80% and a completed feedback survey required for certificate.  

Course admission requirements:

Minimum of a Master's Degree in a mental health or related field; or be a student in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field. In Low- and Middle-Income Countries, a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field is required.