Finding Your Inner Advocate: The Power of Speaking Up for Yourself

Learning to speak up and express ourselves is an essential aspect of personal growth that can contribute to our confidence, self-worth, and overall mental well-being. Expressing ourselves openly, respectfully, and honestly can help to establish a strong sense of self and build stronger relationships.

Finding Your Inner Advocate: The Power of Speaking Up for Yourself

Learning to speak up and express ourselves can contribute to our confidence, self-worth, and overall mental well-being. Though it's not always easy to do, speaking up helps us release emotions, establish boundaries, resolve conflict, and build healthier relationships. Watch a replay of our monthly webinar led by Spring Health clinicians to learn about when and how to speak up and how to develop effective communication skills.

About The Facilitator

Britjé Montgomery
Britjé Montgomery
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MS, LPC
Clinical Trainer, Spring Health

Britjé is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, with demonstrated history in serious mental illnesses, addiction counseling, domestic violence and bipp therapy, case management, treatment planning, crisis management and strong community individual and group counseling services.

Caren Weingart
Caren Weingart
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LCSW, BCD, CCTP, CGS
Spring Health Provider

Caren Weingart, LCSW is a multi-state Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in social work at New York University. She also has a second Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. Caren is certified in Trauma and Grief as well as a specialty in anxiety; currently studying Health Psychology. She was honored as a presenter at conferences in New York City which addressed empowerment and Evidence Based Practices. Caren volunteers with non-profits including a local Board of Directors and was chosen to work on a Collaborative with the National Association of Social Workers in New Jersey which is focused on reviewing and approving courses for continuing education. Caren has worked as a therapist and administrator working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in a variety of clinical programs and utilizes evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Oriented modalities to assist clients in their treatment but is also a believer in the strength of supportive therapy.

Additional Resources

Member Guide - Speaking Up

A deeper dive into the benefits of speaking up.

Table Talk - Speaking Up

A family resource for parents and caregivers with additional tips for advocacy.

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