Family-to-Family

The NAMI Family-to-Family course is a free 12-week class for family and friends of individuals with severe brain disorders (mental illnesses). The course is taught by trained family members.

The Family-to-Family curriculum focuses on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), clinical depression, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The course discusses the clinical treatment of these illnesses and teaches the knowledge and skills that family members need to cope more effectively. Many family members describe the impact of taking this course as life changing.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to family educations
• Symptoms of Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Getting through Critical Periods of Crisis
• Subtypes of Depression and Bipolar Disorder; Panic Disorder and OCD
• Basics about brain biology and the causes of brain disorders
• Problem solving workshop
• Medication Review
• Empathy: Inside mental illness
• Communication Skills Workshop
• Self-care
• Rehabilitation; Making choices for recovery
• Fighting Stigma; Advocacy

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Second Monday

Second Monday is a presentation open to the general public held on the second Monday of each month. Guest speakers are usually brought in to discuss a topic. Refreshments are served. Be sure to come early as seating is limited. 7:00 - 8:30 PM

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