Speaker(s):
Presentation:
Sharing our recovery journey is beneficial to others and ourselves. When we tell our story, we encourage others and give them hope that they, too, can live full, productive, meaningful lives even while living with their disability. In the process, we remind ourselves that through the ups and downs of our journey, we have persevered, and can continue to do so. Session attendees will learn how to plan, prepare, and practice their stories. Presentation content includes: (1) choosing what to say and what not to say; (2) knowing their listeners; (3) preparing to share; (4) communicating effectively; and (5) creating a presentation. Practice exercises are provided throughout the presentation to guide individuals in the planning process. Most importantly, the presenter will encourage each person to recognize the uniqueness of their journey and the comfort and motivation they can bring to someone else who may need to hear their story.
Objectives:
- Be confident that their story is worth sharing
- Determine the audience they want to reach (even if 1 person)
- Write their story
- Prepare notes or an outline for sharing/presenting
- Communicate effectively both verbally and nonverbally