CLASSES OFFERED
Free of charge for adult family and friends of people with serious mental illness. Meets for 8 sessions.
DATES: TO BE ANNOUNCED
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 8-week course for consumers, including individual relapse prevention planning.
DATES: TO BE ANNOUNCED
Location: Chad's House behind the Carriage House
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
Eight 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.