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EDUCATION MEETINGS: FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2009, 7:00 pm
Dr. Karen Truman, author of The Caregivers Little Book of Hope, is the founder and president of Dementia Caregiver Resources. Dementia Caregivers Resources share coping methods as a guide for the “Pathless Path”. Dr. Truman’s work focuses on hope, help, heart, light, growth and love. She is passionate about her mission to educate, support and provide resources to family and professional caregivers in a compassionate and kindhearted manner.
Location: Suncoast Hospice, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Building 100, The Gathering Place, Clearwater, FL 33760

Thursday, December 3, 2009, 7:00 pm
Attorney Sean W. Scott, whose practice focuses on the legal issues of aging, will present Age With Confidence. The presentation will include easy to understand explanations of how Medicaid works, tips on saving assets and your way of life, and how to manage long term care costs.

At our Education Meetings Guest Speakers discuss various topics related to Mental Illness and Health. More . .

FAMILY TO FAMILY COURSE

New course offered in the Spring. Call to reserve your space!
Tuesdays (12 weeks) 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Morton Plant Mease Education Center, 818 Milwaukee Ave., Dunedin
Preregistration required for classes.
Contact Marianne Martin at 727-433-3149, Email: memartin1943@yahoo.com
Or call the NAMI Help Line at 727-791-3434.

Family-to-Family is a free 12-week course for family and friends of individuals with serious mental illness.  It covers signs and symptoms of many disorders; problem-solving, communication and empathy workshops; medication review; information on rehabilitation, fighting stigma and advocacy.  It is taught by trained NAMI family members.  Attendees must attend all 12 classes. More information on the National Family to Family Education Program

PEER TO PEER CLASSES

New 9-week course begins in the Spring.This course teaches about major psychiatric disorders, how psychiatrists make their diagnoses, ways to avoid a relapse and gives insight into how our illness has changed our lives. Three NAMI trained veteran consumers will facilitate this course.
Contact Steven Thompson at 727-443-4715. Email: sthompson134@tampabay.rr.com
Or call the NAMI Help Line at 727-791-3434.
More information on the National Peer to Peer Program

FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP: THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:30 PM

Thursday, November 19, 2009, 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 7:30 pm
Location: Suncoast Hospice Garden House. Corner of 58th St and Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL

At our Family Support Group meetings we share our experiences. You will recognize the similarities, and appreciate hearing how others have dealt with their challenges.