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NAMI South Suburbs of Chicago Offers Visions for
Tomorrow Education Course for Caregivers of Children with Brain
Disorders
The course consists of a series of workshops for caregivers of
children with
brain disorders. Caregivers may be parents, extended family,
or foster parents. Following the lead of other successful
educational curriculums, Visions for Tomorrow is a family
member-to-family member course. Teachers of the program will
be trained family members who have experienced firsthand the
rewards and the challenges of raising children with brain
disorders. The course offers caregivers an opportunity to
share mutual experiences and learn valuable lessons from one
another. Visions for Tomorrow covers educational
material and provides the basics for day-to-day caregiving skills.
Course Topics
 | Introduction/Brain Biology |
| ADD/ADHD, PDD/Autism, Tourette's Disorder, Conduct Disorder |
| Bipolar Disorder, Depressive Disorder, Eating Disorders |
| Anxiety Disorders: Obsessive-Compulsive, Post-Traumatic
Stress, Separation Anxiety, Panic, Phobia, Generalized Anxiety |
| Early Onset Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective |
| Empathy and Sharing Our Unique Life Experiences |
| Organization of Data and Record Keeping |
| Communication |
| Coping and Self-Care |
| Problem Management |
| Rehabilitation, Recovery and Transition |
| Advocacy, Judicial and Stigma |
Who Should Attend
Participants in Visions for Tomorrow should be those who
are direct primary caregivers, and depending on family
circumstances, may be an extended family member (aunt, uncle,
grandparent), respite care provider, or foster parent.
Cost
Vision for Tomorrow is provided free of charge to
families and direct care primary caregivers.
There is not a current course scheduled. Parents interested
in attending the next course should contact Wanda or Linda by
leaving a message for them at 708.798.3862. Prior registration
is required when a course is offered.
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