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A nine part course, 2 hours per session, for people with a diagnosis of mental illness interested in establishing and maintaining wellness. Run by a team of peer-teachers, this course uses lecture, exercises and a shared diversity of experiences among course participants.
For more information and to register, call the NAMI office at 210 734-3349
Peer-to-Peer Class Topic List
Each class contains a combination of lecture and interactive exercise material and closes with Mindfulness Practice (techniques offered to develop and expand awareness). Each class builds on the one before: attendance each week, therefore, is very important.
Week One
Introductions
Stigma, Discrimination, Trauma
Begin Relapse Prevention Planning
Mindfulness
Week Two
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder
Thoughts, Feelings, Sleep
Continue Relapse Prevention Planning,
Mindfulness
Week Three
Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Senses, Behavior
Continue Relapse Prevention Planning,
Mindfulness
Week Four
Story Telling
Week Five
Language, Emotions, Personal Mayhem,
Continue Relapse Prevention Planning
Mindfulness
Week Six
Addictions, Spirituality, Why Medicate, Physical Health,
Complete Relapse Prevention Planning
Mindfulness
Week Seven
"Real World" Coping Strategies,
Staying Safe, Begin Advances Directive, Cultural Questions,
Mindfulness
Week Eight
Family Guest Speaker
Relationships, Allies, "Hot Buttons"
Keeping Safe, Continue Advance Directive
Mindfulness
Week Nine
Empowerment, Advocacy
"Complete" Advance Directive
Evaluation
Closing Mindfulness
2010 Schedule
Fridays, January 22 - March 26, 2010
VA Hospital, 11:30 - 1 pm
Instructors, Denise Baldarrama, Ray Bolado
Wednesdays, July 7 - September 1
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Please call the NAMI office at 210 734-3349 for further information
Mondays, September 6 - November 1
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Please call the NAMI office at 210 734-3349 for further information
Teacher Training scheduled for June
Please call the NAMI office at 734-3349
In Our Own Voice Presenter Training scheduled for September, 2010
Call the NAMI office at 210 734-3349
Veterans Administration, January 8, General Presentation
January 15 - Denise Baldarrama, Ray Bolado
Please call the NAMI office for further information, 210 734-3349
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NAMI-SAT Education
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A free 12 week class for family, friends and caregivers of adults who have schizophrenia, schizo-affective, bipolar disorder, major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder or other severe mental illnesses. You will learn how to support your loved on with mental illness and keep yourself healthy during times of crisis.
Family to Family Curriculum:
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Introduction, emotional reactions to the trauma of mental illness |
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Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Mania, Schizo-affective Disorder |
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Mood Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Dual Diagnosis |
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Basics about the Brain |
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Problem Solving Skills Workshop |
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Medication Review |
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Inside Mental Illness |
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Communication Skills Workshop |
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Self-Care |
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The Vision and Potential of Recovery |
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Advocacy |
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Review, Sharing and Evaluation |
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For more information and registration please fill in our:
Online Information Request Form NAMI-SAT |
2010 Schedule
Session #1
Thursdays, January 7 - March 25
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Christ Episcopal Church
510 Belknap Pl. Rm 225
Instructors; Ed and Jackie Dickey
please call the NAMI office at 734-3349 to register
Session #2
Thursdays, February 4- April 22
Messiah Lutheran Church
9401 Dietz Elkhorn Road, Boerne, 78015
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructors: Kathy Giardinelli, Mary Baird
please call the NAMI office at 210 734-3349 to register
Session #3 SPANISH CLASS
Saturdays, March 13- May 29, 2010
10 am - 12 noon
The Neighborhood Place
3014 Rivas, Room 2
Instructors: Juany Lopez, Magdalena Crittenden, Lupe Morin
to register, please call the NAMI office at 210 734-3349
Session #4
Mondays, April 5 - June 21
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Christ Episcopal Church
510 Belknap Place, Room 225
Instructors: Maria de la Garza, Shelvia Woolridge
please call the NAMI office at 210 734-3349 to register
Session #5
Wednesdays, July 7 - September 22
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Christ Episcopal Church
510 Belknap Place, Room 225
please call the NAMI office at 210 734-3349 to register
Session #6
Thursdays, September 23 - December 9
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Christ Episcopal Church
510 Belknap Place, Room 225
Instructor: Blanca McKelvey, Nikki Prysock
please call the NAMI office at 210 734-3349 to register
Teacher Training
July 15, 16, 17, 2010
Call the NAMI office at 210 734-3349 for further information
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| Great Minds Think Alike and BASICS |
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NEW!!!!! NAMI BASICS
CORE ELEMENTS INCLUDE:
The traums of mental illness for the child and the family.
The biology of mental illness: getting an accurate diagnosis
The latest research on the medical aspects of illness and advances in treatment.
The impact of a child's mental illness on the rest of the family--caregivers and siblings.
An overview of the systems involved in caring for children and teens.
Call the NAMI office at 734-3349 for further information>
GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE is a program for youth with mental health needs, ages 12 - 17. GMTA provides the skills necessary to take a leadership role in their own treatment and recovery plan.
PARENTS: IF YOUR CHILD IS BETWEEN 12 AND 19, YOU CAN ATTEND THE VISIONS FOR TOMORROW CLASS WHILE YOUR CHILD ATTENDS THE GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE IN ROOM 246 DURING THE SAME TIME PERIOD.
Saturdays, February 6 - April 10
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Alamo Heights United Methodist Church
825 E. Basse Road, zip code 78209
Room W102
Nikki Prysock, Shelvia Woolridge, Instructors
For information or to register, please call the NAMI office:
210 734-3349
Saturdays, June 5 - August 7
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Oak Hills Church
19595 IH 10 West
For information or to register, call the NAMI Office: 210 734-3349
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