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NAMI South Suburbs of Chicago offers Family-to-Family Education
Classes.
The results of a recent scientific evaluation of the
effectiveness of NAMI's Family-to-Family Education Program,
conducted by Lisa Dixon, M.D., at the University of Maryland School
of Medicine and the VA, showed that course participants gained a
greater understanding of mental illness, coped much better, worried
less, and felt newly empowered to advocate for better treatment and
services for their relative. Many have described the impact of
this course as life changing.
This 12-week education course offers:
Information about illnesses of the brain and their treatment:
 | 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. |
Coping skills:
| 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. |
The power of advocacy:
| Guidance on locating appropriate supports and services within
the community. |
| Information on advocacy initiatives designed to improve and
expand services. |
Across the country, this course has educated thousands of
families just like your. You will join other family members
and friends with similar experiences. Start making a real
difference in your life today!
For information about Family to Family, to learn
where a class may be held in the Chicago area, or to add your name
to the list of interested parties, contact John Rowley at
708.798.3862 or email him at john.rowley@mindspring.com
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