NAMI Fort Wayne is grateful to have another trained facilitator for the NAMI Peer-to-Peer (P2P) signature education course!
This past weekend, Brenda Edwards attended P2P Leader Training in Indianapolis led by Meghan Albright and Linda Williams. There were ten attendees in her group.
“It was enriching to meet and get to know a little more about each person,” reflects Brenda. “It was encouraging meet other peers who want to lead P2P education courses, and help others who want to acquire the knowledge as part of their recovery. I am now certified to lead P2P, and look forward to helping lead a class in the future!”
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, recovery-focused course for adults (18 and older) wishing to establish and maintain wellness in response to mental health challenges. The program includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises and is completely confidential.
Attendees finish the course with a tool box full of information covering topics such as
- Mental health conditions including their biology, symptoms and treatment options.
Note: NAMI does not recommend a specific medical therapy or treatment approach. - Sharing your story and strengthening relationships
- Creating a personalized relapse prevention plan
- Preparing for interactions with health care providers
- Skills for making decisions, communicating effectively and reducing stress
The 8-session classes are offered approximately twice a year in spring and fall. The current session began on June 2 and runs through July 21.
Pre-registration is required. Please contact the office directly by phone 260-447-8990 or email office@namifortwayne.org to receive a notification prior to the start of upcoming courses.
