Together, we can navigate the challenges and find hope and support in our shared experiences.
Family & Friends is a no cost 90-minute seminar live over Zoom that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. It’s also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support. The seminar is led by trained people with lived experience of supporting a family member with a mental health condition.
Join us for this impactful seminar and discover that you are not alone on this journey. Together, we can navigate the challenges and find hope and support in our shared experiences.
What You’ll Gain
- Learn about various mental health diagnoses and treatments.
- Understand the principles of recovery and how to support your loved one through it.
- Gain effective communication strategies to better connect with and support your loved one.
- Receive guidance on crisis preparation and management.
- Explore NAMI resources and other community support options.
Why Attend
- Real Experiences: Hear from presenters who have been in your shoes, sharing their personal stories and experiences. "Their shared stories really made me feel that I was not alone."
- Interactive Format: Engage in discussions and interactive activities that make learning relatable and practical. "The interactive format and sharing of experience were really impactful."
- Community Support: Connect with others who understand what you’re going through, fostering a sense of empathy and shared experience. "I liked the family testimony the most as it made the content more relatable."
- Practical Tools: Walk away with actionable strategies and resources to support your loved one and take care of yourself. "Learning new communication methods for talking with a family member who is experiencing mental health symptoms was invaluable."
What Participants Are Saying
"I really needed to hear the part that mentioned separating the illness from the person. It helped me acknowledge that I can hate the illness but still love my brother."
"I found the presenters welcoming and some of my experiences validated. The presentation was insightful and inclusive of my situation."
"The presenters' personal experiences made me feel comfortable and less alone. The presentation was really well done and very impactful."
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