The materials in this guide are for the use of trainers who are introducing the concept of advocacy to parents of emotionally disturbed children. The materials describe a 1-day advocacy workshop led by a facilitator who is familiar with the local school district, community and state mental health systems, and state and local political systems. The workshop includes introductory activities; administration of an assertiveness questionnaire; parent rap session; defining advocacy; role playing effective advocacy techniques; identifying problems, possible solutions, and sources of power to correct problems; identifying assertive/passive/aggressive statements; making effective demands; and analyzing one's advocacy potential. The guide includes a rationale for each workshop component, descriptions of activities, lists of materials needed, and notes on the facilitator's role. The guide also includes self-assessment instruments, handouts for workshop participants, worksheets, discussion questions, masters for overhead transparencies, and a 20-item bibliography. (JDD)