Stigma-INFORMED
HERPES training
FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS & EDUCATORS
Build trust. Transform care.
Herpes isn’t just a public issue; it’s a clinical one.
Courtney is such a knowledgeable and passionate speaker. You can feel his dedication in the way he shares. Having him present to my team makes me feel like we’re truly getting the most relevant, up-to-date tools to reduce stigma and share accurate information with the youth we serve.
—Project SAFE
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone
We provide stigma-informed training:
To medical schools and health clinics
To mental health practices and programs
To colleges and sex education programs
To health departments and DIS teams
What We Teach
Our workshops and trainings help providers:
Compassionately deliver herpes diagnoses without reinforcing shame
Understand how stigma impacts patient trust and engagement
Use affirming language without minimizing
Center presence over performance in care conversations
virtual or in person
Every training is customized for your team’s needs, whether it's virtual or in-person.
SPFPP Stigma-free simulation training video
Courtney delivered one of the most impactful training sessions we’ve ever received. Our team left equipped, energized, and more confident in navigating STI stigma in our work.
—Planned Parenthood
Orange & San Bernardino Counties
Ready to Train Your Team?
To get started, click the button below to complete our intake form. We’ll follow up to recommend the best format (virtual, in-person, or hybrid) based on your goals.
As an alternative, you can access our 2024 herpes stigma conference recordings for purchase as a training tool for your staff/team. Topics include how to minimize the impacts of stigma in health care as clinicians, how to support clients as a therapist, how to minimize stigma for youth sex educators, and there’s a descriptive analysis on our 2023-2024 herpes stigma survey. Each of these are available for purchase and are the presentations that made up our first ever herpes stigma conference and can be accessed below.