WORKSHOPS, EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE: Sexual Health is Mental Health
Discover key strategies for managing life with herpes at the "Sexual Health is Mental Health" virtual conference, hosted by Something Positive for Positive People (SPFPP) on May 23, 2024. This insightful event, marking SPFPP's five-year anniversary, is an essential gathering for anyone living with herpes and seeking guidance and support. This conference is not just about acquiring information; it's about connecting with a community that shares your experiences and challenges. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been managing herpes for some time, this conference offers valuable insights and a chance to engage with others who truly understand.
Sucia NYC x SPFPP Presents: Herpes Disclosure Workshop
Discover empowering ways to disclose your herpes status with Sucia NYC & SPFPP. Workshop on March 6 in Brooklyn. Live & virtual tickets available.
Embracing Change: Karly’s Journey Through Herpes and Healing - SPFPP Podcast
Join us for a poignant SPFPP podcast live recording on January 28 at 5pm Pacific Time, featuring Karly, who opens up about her life since her genital herpes diagnosis in June 2023. Karly’s story is a raw and honest exploration of her struggles with mental health and her determination to find purpose in her diagnosis. This live event, open to the public with a recommended $10 donation (free for SPFPP members), offers a chance to hear her journey and participate in a Q&A session.
SPFPP 324: Empowering Voices - A Candid Conversation on Herpes and Stigma in the Black Community with Belize Spivey
Join us live for a conversation about navigating herpes stigma and advocacy as Black people. Belize & Courtney have both been in the herpes education advocacy space for more than 6 years consistently and are coming together addressing symptoms of stigma in the Black Community. This is free to SPFPP members to attend live. Non-members can register below.
1. Cultural Dynamics and Herpes: Explore how cultural beliefs and norms within the Black community impact the perception and management of herpes.
2. Healthcare Access and Equity: Discuss disparities in healthcare access and education about sexual health in the Black community.
3. Community Support Systems: Highlight the importance of building strong support networks and how to effectively create and utilize them within the Black community.
4. Addressing Stigma: Talk about specific challenges related to stigma in the Black community and strategies for overcoming them.
5. Empowerment and Advocacy: Share ways to empower individuals and advocate for better sexual health education and resources in the Black community.
6. Personal Narratives: Share personal experiences to connect with listeners who may feel isolated or misunderstood within their own communities.
7. Role of Religion and Spirituality: Discuss the influence of religious and spiritual beliefs on the perception and management of herpes in the Black community.
Belize Spivey is known as the STD Life Coach ™️ she has helped millions of men and women living with herpes simplex virus. She offers them extensive education, psychological support, practical steps to overcome the stigma, and natural outbreak products (Vanquish Care).
In August 2015, she started STD Life Coaching on social media after living with genital herpes simplex for over 5 years. Ms. Spivey goal was to help individuals living with the virus see they are not alone and become more educated about their status. Ms. Spivey wrote a book called Overcoming What Can't be Cured: Living Beyond Herpes to share her personal story as well. The business has grown into a feature in Essence magazine, 2.5k private online support groups for women, the largest YouTube channel, 100s of one-on-one sessions, an annual event, and the first black-owned six-figure Herpes product line: Vanquish Care.
