FAMILY-TO-FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM

What does the course include?

Current information about schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, major depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, co-occurring brain 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

Classes start Tuesday, March 6, 2012
from 7:00 p.m – 9:45 p.m.

Northport VA Medical Center 79 Middleville Road Northport, NY 11768 7:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

This is a free course and all materials are free, but it requires a commitment to attend all 12 weeks.

Pre Registration is required.

Educators: Nancy Hollinshead & Jeanne Bianco.  To register,
or for more information, call
Nancy Hollinshead at 631-987-3063.

Seating is limited. Priority registration will go to veterans/veteran family members and NAMI members.

What people have to say about Family-to-Family:

“Family members who take the NAMI Family-to-Family course are better equipped to work with mental health clinicians in a collaborative manner. My bottom-line recommendation? Take this course. It will help you learn to cope successfully with a major challenge in your life, and that, in turn, will help your loved one as he or she works toward recovery.”  Peter Weiden, M.D., author of Breakthroughs in Antipsychotic Medications