Classes
When: March 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th at 5:30-7:30PM
Where: TBD
Registration Required, Call: 928-606-8328 or 928-779-3413
What: Class which provides support and education led by mental health consumers. Education about mental illness, self-care, and relapse prevention form the basis for this program which is taught in ten weekly sessions lasting two hours each. As the classes are experiential and build upon one another it is important to attend all classes.
When: Tuesdays beginning March 6th through May 22nd from 6:30PM-9:00PM
Where: TBD
Registration Required, call: 928.606.4859
*Must be registered by 3rd week to participate
The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.
- The course is taught by trained family members
- All instruction and course materials are free to class participants
- Over 115,000 family members have graduated from this national program
What does the course include?
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Current information about schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, and co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders
- Up-to-date information about medications, side effects, and strategies for medication adherence
- Current research related to the biology of brain disorders and the evidence-based, most effective treatments to promote recovery
- Gaining empathy by understanding the subjective, lived experience of a person with mental illness
- Learning in special workshops for problem solving, listening, and communication techniques
- Acquiring strategies for handling crises and relapse
- Focusing on care for the caregiver: coping with worry, stress, and emotional overload
- Guidance on locating appropriate supports and services within the community
- Information on advocacy initiatives designed to improve and expand services