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Family-to-Family Education Program
Once a week for 12 consecutive weeks and for no charge, families of persons diagnosed with a serious mental illness have the opportunity to learn about the major mental illnesses from trained family members. The course discusses the clinical treatment of these illnesses and teaches the knowledge and skills that family members need to cope more effectively. The Family-to-Family (F2F) Program is offered in spring and fall. For more information or to register, contact Judy Green at 610-668-7917 or F2FMainLine@aol.com. Click here to watch NAMI National's Family-to-Family tribute video.
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Family-to-Family Education program |
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Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m., once a week for 12 weeks |
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Lankenau Hospital area on the Main Line |
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Family-to-Family (F2F) is a free series of 12 weekly classes, one evening per week, structured to help family members understand and support an adult relative diagnosed with a serious mental illness while maintaining their own well-being. The course is taught by trained volunteer family members who know what it’s like to have a loved one with a serious mental illness. If you have questions or to register contact Judy at 610.668.7917 or F2FMainLine@aol.com. |
Family-to-Family's (F2F) 12 Education Modules include:
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Learning about feelings, learning about facts
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Introduction to schizophrenia; diagnosis, critical periods
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Introduction to depression and bipolar illness; causes and diagnosis
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Basics about the brain
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Problem solving skills workshop
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Medications review
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What it's like to be mentally ill/empathy workshop
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Communication skills workshop
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Relative groups and self care
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Rehabilitation
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Advocacy: fighting stigma and discrimination
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Certification and celebration
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PA, Main Line
