Got it! Thanks!!

Ha Ha! I didn’t mean to scare you Steph 🙂 I’m so glad this is a normal feeling at this point.

I read this at first and got really nervous! I think you bring some amazing skills and experiences that will provide you with an opportunity to operate a successful advocacy business! Especially after more that I learned of your history last night 🙂

I too had some real anxiety and had imposter syndrome in the beginning… Does it help you to…[Read more]

Glad to have you with us and excited for your prep for the exam and launch of Mountain West Advocates!

I also am excited to learn from you, so thank you for your introduction and participation!
Steph

Wow, Caroline! I do not know much about the Somatic Experiencing Program, I am intrigued! That is why these groups are awesome, we can learn so much from one another.

I am sorry to hear of the personal crisis’ you’ve gone through, thank goodness you had the ability to make it through and to have the ability to help others!

Thanks for the intro!
Steph

Thank you for sharing your strengths and weaknesses!

It is super important to stop our bleeding hearts and as hard as it is we do need to charge for our services. If we don’t, our businesses won’t last long and then we are left helping no one… I personally do not take on pro bono cases but I do discount occasionally if I feel that finances is…[Read more]

You most definitely didn’t do anything wrong! I am glad our conversation helped. There are video lessons and additional tasks within the books including the workbook.

Thanks for reaching out!
Steph

Hi Michelle – Dena here responding. Once you mark lesson 25 complete you will be able to download and print your certificate. Please let us know if you bump into any issues doing that. Academy@APHAdvocates.org.

Thanks.

Thank you for sharing Tracy. I love that your adult children are so supportive.

Hi Kris,
Great idea! So glad you created this post. Thanks!

In completing these first 3 chapters I can see somewhat clearer where my strengths lie and where my weaknesses lie. I feel my strengths are empathy, compassion and understanding and knowing that each case is individual and no two outcomes will be the same. I have a great understanding of healthcare complexities and the struggle it causes to so…[Read more]

Oh, I was so excited when I thought the two orgs were merging. I would LOVE to see the advocacy groups combine their efforts and present a more united and cohesive face to the public (as most professional organizations do). But hey, it’s a step. :o)