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Family to Family is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with mental illnesses.  The course is taught by two trained family members.  Over 115,000 family members have graduated from this national program!

What does the course include?

• 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
• 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

When:  Class starts Saturday, January 5, 2013 from 9:00am-11:30am (ends March 23)                      

Where:  NAMI Greater Milwaukee, 3732 W. Wisconsin Ave.

(Please enter from the real of the building where there is available parking.

Register:  Classes fill up quickly; call Shirley Drake at 414-344-0447 to register*

*Please contact us for any disability related accommodations.  We will attempt to accommodate any requests received.