NAMI's Family-to-Family education Program is a FREE class which meets once a week for 12 weeks. It provides information and support to the families, relatives and friends of loved ones with mental illness, and persons who are in recovery. Classes are designed to provide tools for coping and imparting information about brain disorders and chemical imbalances which cause mental illnesses. Information is provided about medications, coping mechanisms, access to support services and most importantly, opportunities to create community among participants by diminishing feelings of isolation and despair often associated with the illness. NAMI-Flagstaff’s certified instructors are trained family members who teach these classes.
What does the course include?
• Current information about schizophrenia, major depression, bi-polar disorder (manic depression), panic disorder, borderline personality disorder, co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders
• Up-to-date information about medications, side effects and strategies for medication
• Current research related to the biology of brain disorders and evidence-based, most effective treatment to promote recovery
• Gaining empathy by understanding the subjective, lived experience of a person with mental illness
• Learning experiences 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 support and services within the community
• Information on advocacy initiative designed to improve and expand services
Classes will be held every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm
September 6 through December 6, 2011
NARBHA - Mohave Room
1300 South Yale Street, Flagstaff AZ
(Corner of W. Rte. 66 and Yale Street across from the Radisson Woodlands)
Call Carrie at (928) 606-4859 or Barb at (928) 606-8328 for more information
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