Stigma free training

Learn how to deliver a herpes diagnosis and support your patients in a stigma-free way. At Something Positive for Positive People, we aim to minimize the negative impacts of herpes stigma. Contact us about our trainings for health professionals and workshops for educators in the space.

Training for Health Professionals

Support People Through Stigma—Not Around It

At Something Positive for Positive People (SPFPP), we offer training for healthcare professionals, therapists, educators, and public health workers who want to meet people with more presence—not performance.

We specialize in helping you understand how herpes and other identity-based stigmas impact the way people engage with care, relationships, and themselves. Our goal is to help you show up stigma-free.

What Does It Mean to Be Stigma-Free?

Being stigma-free isn’t about being perfect—it’s about presence.

It means showing up without judgment.
It means seeing the person beyond their diagnosis, beyond the label.
It means validating their existence through:

  • Gratitude – for their vulnerability and trust

  • Curiosity – about their lived experience, not your assumptions

  • Language – that affirms, not reduces

A stigma-free provider creates space for someone to be witnessed without shame—where their identity is honored, not questioned.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to deliver an STI diagnosis without triggering shame

  • The emotional realities of navigating stigma

  • How presence impacts patient trust and long-term wellness

  • Practical, nonjudgmental language for stigma-sensitive care

  • Strategies to reduce invisible harm in healthcare settings

What We Offer

Virtual Trainings
Live, interactive webinars and workshops covering herpes stigma, identity-based stigma, and presence-led care.

In-Person Simulations
Real-life case study simulations with patient actors that allow you to observe and practice presence-centered interactions in the following settings:

  • Medical and clinical appointments

  • Therapy sessions

  • Sexual health consultations

  • Educational environments

Additional Resources

  • Access to SPFPP’s 2024 Herpes Stigma Conference recording

  • Optional yoga-based wellness sessions for staff or public health teams

Who This Is For

  • Doctors, nurses, and clinicians

  • Therapists and mental health professionals

  • Sex educators, health coaches, and caseworkers

  • Public health staff and DIS teams

  • Schools, clinics, and nonprofits offering identity- or STI-focused care

What Others Are Saying

"We scheduled a Stigma-Free with SPFPP: Minimizing Stigma in STI Education training with Something Positive for Positive People for our Community Education & Outreach team. In preparing for this training, Courtney went above and beyond to assess the needs of our team and customize a training just for them. Throughout the time leading up to the training Courtney was incredibly responsive, organized, and professional. Our team loved the training that Courtney created and is excited to incorporate the lessons learned into their work. Would highly recommend Courtney and Something Positive for Positive People for trainings on STI stigma reduction!"
— Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties, Community Education and Outreach

Book a Stigma-Free Training

Fill out the form below to start the process. We’ll follow up to learn more about your team’s needs and recommend the right format—virtual, in-person, or hybrid.

Whether you’re new to this or looking to deepen your team’s skills, we’re here to help you hold space more intentionally.