CLASSES OFFERED
Free of charge for adult family and friends of people with serious mental illness. Meets for 8 sessions.
DATES: SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Feb. 27 through April 16, 2020
Location: In Chad's House behind the Carriage House Clubhouse
Contact: Business Office
Phone: (260) 447-8990
Email: angela.m@namifortwayne.org
NAMI Family-to-Family is an educational course for family, caregivers and friends of individuals living with mental illness.
What You Should Expect
- Meets for 8 session, 2.5 hours each, free of charge.
- Designed for loved ones (over age 18) of individuals living with mental illness.
- Taught by trained family members of individuals living with mental illness.
- Provides critical information and strategies related to care giving.
- Incorporates presentations, discussion and exercises.
Why You Should Attend
A toolkit of information
- Up-to-date information about a range of mental illnesses, including co-occurring mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
- Impact of mental illness on the brain.
- Current research on treatments including medication, side effects and evidence-based therapies.
Training in preparedness and emotional resiliency
- Skills related to managing crises, solving problems and communicating effectively.
- Strategies for self-care including management of stress and emotional overload.
- Guidance on locating appropriate local supports and services.
A 10-week course for consumers, including individual relapse prevention planning.
DATES: >>CLASS NOT OFFERED AT THIS TIME<<
Location:
Contact: Business Office
Phone: (260) 447-8990
Email: office@namifortwayne.org
NAMI Peer-to-Peer Dates will be forthcoming is a recovery-focused educational program for adults who wish to establish and maintain wellness in response to mental health challenges. The course is taught by a trained team of people who've been there, the program includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. Everything is confidential, and NAMI never recommends a specific medical therapy or treatment approach.
What You Should Expect
- Ten two-hour sessions, free of charge.
- Designed for individuals (18 and over) living with mental illness.
- Taught by a trained team of individuals living in recovery from mental illness.
- Incorporates presentations, discussion and exercises.
Why You Should Attend
A toolkit of information
- Up-to-date research on brain biology.
- Mental illness symptoms and their relationship to personal experiences.
- Personalized relapse prevention plan.
- Tools to prepare for interactions with health care providers.
- Skills for making decisions and reducing stress.