This is located three buildings north of Warren Ave. (See map below)
The course will cover
information about schizophrenia, mood disorder (bipolar disorder and
major depression), panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder;
coping skills such as handling crisis and relapse; basic information
about medication; listening and communication techniques;
problem-solving; recovery and rehabilitation; and self-care around
worry and stress. The curriculum has been written by an experienced
family member, Dr. Joyce Burland, mental health professional and
will be taught by volunteer NAMI family members who have taken
intensive training as course instructors.
“This course is a wonderful
experience with great information,” says instructor Cynitha Stuart,
“It balances basic psycho-education and skill-training with
emotional support, self-care and empowerment. We hope
families and caregivers with relatives who have a serious mental
illness will take advantage of this unique opportunity.”
The course is designed
specifically for parents, siblings, spouses, teen-age and adult sons
and daughters, partners, and significant others who are caregivers
of persons with severe and persistent mental illness. The course may
not be appropriate for individuals who themselves have a major
mental illness.
