Not Too Late-Register for NAMI Family to Family Class

Family to Family is for family members, partners, and friends of individuals with major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as sometimes co-occurring addictive disorders. The class uses a curriculum developed by the professional staff at NAMI's National offices and is taught by volunteers who have successfully completed NAMI's teacher training program and have a family member with mental illness themselves. Recent studies have shown the class to be very effective in helping families cope with the mental illness of their family member. "This course is a wonderful experience" said on student. "It balances basic education and skills training with emotional support, self-care and empowerment".

Topics include current research in the biology of brain disorders, medications, and strategies for handling crisis and relapse. There will be special workshops in problem solving, listening, and communication techniques, as well as gaining empathy by understanding the subjective, lived experience of a person with mental illness.

To register for this class or other education and support groups offered by NAMI, call Maryrose at 847-496-1415.