Curriculum/Material Title ESS: Ending Self-Stigma 
Publisher/Creator/Content Manager managed by Alicia Lucksted ( Al*************@va.gov ) at Veteran’s Affairs 
Best suited for group or individual? Designed for group use 
Proprietary/special facilitator training required? Special facilitator training not required but strong comfort level with group facilitation recommended 
Other Associated Cost Folders/binders for participant handouts 
Description 9-week course specific to dealing with the stigma regarding mental health challenges

Fully and thoroughly manualized
• Includes facilitator guide and participant handouts

75-90 minute sessions

Each session includes handouts, new information/education, discussion questions, activities, etc.

Homework/home practice strongly encouraged

First half of course focuses on internalized stigma, second half on more interpersonal issues

Intended for general mental health use
• A research intervention version exists for PTSD (ESS-P)

May be appropriate to have second facilitator present when possible
Link https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn5/training/ess/ESS.asp   

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