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This free program is comprised of a series of 12 classes for the families of persons with serious and persistent brain disorders (mental illnesses). These classes are small and represent a new concept and curriculum. In this model, the course co-teachers are family members themselves and the course has been designed and written by an experienced family member-mental health professional. The course balances education and skill-training with self care, emotional support and empowerment.
Important components of the course are:
1. Information about Schizophrenia, Major Depression. Bipolar Illness (Manic Depression), Panic Disorder, and Obsessive Disorder (OCD).
2. Coping skills, handling crisis and relapse.
3. Listening and communication techniques.
4. Problem solving and limit setting; rehabilitation.
5. Understanding the actual experience of people suffering from mental illnesses.
6. Self-care; learning how to recognize normal emotional reactions among families to chronic worry and stress.
7. Basic information about medications and their side effects.
8. Information about connecting with appropriate community services and community supports.
9. Advocacy: getting better services, fighting discrimination.
(Remember, seating is limited)
* Call the NAMI San Diego Helpline at 619-543-1434 or 1-800-523-5933
* If there are no classes available, you can register for the waitlist and we will call you when a new class opens.
Note: Website may not be up to date, please call helpline for a complete list.
Language: English
Dates: April 24 - June 26, 2010
Day of Week: Saturdays
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Location: Neighborhood House Association - Friendship Clubhouse
Address: 286 Euclid Ave. Ste. 104 San Diego, CA. 92114
Register: 619-543-1434
Status: CLOSED
Language: Spanish - Español
Dates: May 5 - June 30, 2010
Day of Week: Wednesdays
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location:EMASS Escondido
Address: 200 N. Ash St. Ste. 100 Escondido, CA. 92027
Register: 619-543-1434
Status: OPEN |
