Free class for families living with mental illness
NAMI is offering a free, 12-week evening course for those with a family member living with mental illness in Washington County.
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Feb 09, 2010 06:45 PM
to Apr 27, 2010 09:15 PM |
| Where | NAMI Center, 18680 SW Shaw St. in Aloha |
| Contact Phone | 503-356-6835 |
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Classes, from 6:45 to 9:15 p.m., begin Tuesday, Feb. 9, and continue through April 27.
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
Registration is required. To reserve a spot, phone 503-356-6835 by Feb. 8.
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