Self-Advocacy

Self-Advocacy

INTRODUCTION

If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.

– Maya Angelou

Being a self-advocate at times runs counterintuitive to what we are taught as counselors and what we know about being a servant leader. However, it is paramount that leaders and advocates engage in personal advocacy. These leadership and advocacy strategies focus on identifying barriers, setting professional boundaries, and seeking mentorship. The unit readings are related to personal advocacy and leadership within academia and professional organizations. Remember to give yourself credit for all of your leadership roles, by denoting these on your professional CV now and throughout your career.

Reference

BrainyQuote. (n.d.). Maya Angelou quotes. https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/maya_angelou_101310

Identifying Barriers and Assistance to Leadership and Advocacy

Read the attached articles and discussion above.  

In 750 – 800 words, address the following: