Empowering Herpes

Support Resources

Transforming Herpes Support and Stigma Advocacy

 

Learn about the herpes stigma minimization organization, Something Positive for Positive People, founded by Courtney Brame as a support resources for people navigating herpes stigma

Your Contributions Make a Difference

Podcast

  • Description: The Something Positive for Positive People podcast provides a platform for honest discussions about dating with herpes and managing stigma.

  • Impact: Offers guidance, support, and community for those with herpes, and serves as an educational tool for sexual health professionals.

  • Call to Action: Support our podcast to help spread awareness and education.

Nonprofit

  • Description: Your donations fund restorative yoga sessions, the SPFPP podcast, advocacy work, and a wide array of resources including educational materials, support groups, and one-on-one counseling.

  • Impact: Helps integrate real-life experiences into sex education and STD prevention programs, transforming healthcare approaches and reducing stigma.

  • Call to Action: Donate to support our comprehensive services and advocacy efforts.

Research

  • Description: Surveys and data collection provide insights into living with herpes, focusing on outbreak management, symptom treatment, and relationship dynamics.

  • Impact: Informs our sex education and STD prevention programs to better address the needs of those with herpes.

  • Call to Action: Contribute to our research initiatives to help improve understanding and support.

Advocacy

  • Description: Our advocacy efforts focus on integrating stigma-free communication into sexual health, reshaping dating practices, and empowering individuals to communicate about their sexual health status.

  • Impact: Cultivates an environment where healthcare professionals engage empathetically with patients, enhancing overall care and support.

  • Call to Action: Support our advocacy work to foster a more inclusive and understanding community.

Workshops

  • Description: We offer workshops on coping with stigma, effective communication, understanding herpes, and nurturing healthy relationships.

  • Impact: Empowers individuals with herpes to lead confident, informed, and healthy lives.

  • Call to Action: Fund our workshops to help more people navigate their herpes diagnosis with confidence.

Training for Sexual Health Service Providers

  • Description: Our stigma-free communication training for healthcare providers focuses on empathetic patient interactions and non-judgmental care.

  • Impact: Enhances the effectiveness of care for those with STDs by eliminating judgment and bias.

  • Call to Action: Support our training programs to improve patient care and reduce stigma.

Support Calls

  • Description: We offer one-on-one support calls for those navigating life with herpes, providing a safe space for venting, seeking guidance, and exploring coping strategies.

  • Impact: Offers empathetic support and connects individuals to a network of mental health professionals.

  • Call to Action: Donate to keep our support calls accessible to those in need.

Community

  • Description: SPFPP connects individuals through Restorative Yoga classes, live podcast recordings, in-person events, disclosure workshops, and virtual events.

  • Impact: Fosters a vibrant, supportive community for those dealing with herpes stigma.

  • Call to Action: Help us build and sustain our community initiatives.

Yoga Therapy

  • Description: Our Yoga Therapy services address the emotional and mental health challenges associated with herpes stigma through mindful movements, breathing techniques, and meditative practices.

  • Impact: Provides a holistic approach to well-being and empowers individuals on their healing journey.

  • Call to Action: Support our Yoga Therapy services to enhance personal empowerment and well-being.

Call to Action: Donate today to support Something Positive for Positive People and help us continue providing essential services, advocacy, and resources to those affected by herpes stigma. Your generosity makes a tangible difference in the lives of many.

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Join us in our mission to create a supportive, educated, and stigma-free community. Thank you for your support!