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NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY

 EDUCATION PROGRAM

for family members

of close relatives with

Major Depression

Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression)

Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder

Panic Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a series of 12 weekly classes structured to help family members understand and support their ill relative while maintaining their own well being. The course is taught by a team of trained volunteer family members who know what it's like to have a loved one with a serious mental illness in the family. There is no cost to participate in the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program. Over 150,000 family members in the U.S. and Canada have completed this course. Classes are offered throughout North Carolina.

Course includes:
•Current information about schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, and co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders

•Up-to-date information about medications, side effects, and strategies for medication adherence

•Current research related to the biology of brain disorders and the evidence-based, most effective treatments to promote recovery

•Gaining empathy by understanding the subjective, lived experience of a person with mental illness

•Learning in special workshops for problem solving, listening, and communication techniques

•Acquiring strategies for handling crises and relapse

•Focusing on care for the caregiver: coping with worry, stress, and emotional overload

•Guidance on locating appropriate supports and services within the community

•Information on advocacy initiatives designed to improve and expand services

Chapel Hill Class starts Thursday, Jan 11, 2010, 6:30-9:00pm
Dogwood Room at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill

Contact for Chapel Hill class: Gove Elder (919-967-5403), gbelder@bellsouth.net

Program sponsored by NAMI-NC
Registration required
Each class limited to 25 persons

Further info available at: Family-to-Family Program

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