For your information. Melissa Cody and Kim Spinney, Newburyport SEPAC From: masspac@yahoogroups [mailto:masspac@yahoogroups] On Behalf Of Leslie Leslie Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2014 2:43 PM To: masspac@yahoogroups Subject: [MassPAC list serve] GROTON - NAMI to offer free 12-week Family-to-Family Education Program [1 Attachment] NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) of North Central Massachusetts will offer NAMI’s Family-to-Family Education Program in Groton, starting on Monday, February 24. This free 12-week course is for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses. The course, with enrollment limited to 24, will take place on Monday evenings, 6:30-9:00, from February 24 through May 12. The teachers are NAMI-trained family members who have lived the journey and can relate on a personal level to those seeking knowledge and comfort. Family-to-Family participants will receive current information on serious mental illnesses such as major depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia; learn about medications, side effects, and evidence-based treatments; practice problem-solving skills and communication techniques; develop strategies for handling crises and relapses; review local community services and supports; and focus on self-care and coping with stress. Family-to-Family is a nationally recognized, evidence-based course that has been taught to more than 300,000 individuals across the country. Research has shown that family members who participate in Family-to-Family classes have significantly greater overall empowerment as well as empowerment within their family, the service system, and their community; greater knowledge of mental illness; better coping skills; less anxiety related to being able to control conditions; and higher reported levels of problem-solving skills related to family functioning. In other words, the NAMI Family-to-Family education program leads to positive life changes for participants that enable them to feel more in control of their own lives. Family members and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness who are interested in enrolling in this course should contact Greg Reiff (860-212-9363), Tom McKenna (978-302-9015), or Guy Beales (508-736-3887), or send an email to f2fgroton@gmail. Attached is a flyer, with tear-off stubs. I would very much appreciate it if you would post and/or forward this announcement and the attached flyer. Thank you. Guy Guy Beales NAMI North Central Massachusetts __._,_.___ View attachments on the web ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please note: All messages posted on this listserve are personal opinions of the writer. Messages and postings do not reflect MassPAC or the Federation's positions or policies. MassPAC at the Federation for Children with Special Needs 529 Main Street, Suite 1M3 Boston, MA 02129 Web Site: fcsn.org/masspac
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