NAMISCC presents:

Surviving the Fear of Loss (SFL)

This newly-formed confidential support group is designed for families with a loved one who has attempted multiple suicides, with the goal of helping the family cope with very stressful life conditions.

Facilitator: Myriam Coppens, M.A., L.M.F.T.

Myriam is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, retired after twenty five years of service at Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon, where she provided individual, couple, and group psychotherapy. She is presently a facilitator of the "WINGS" support group for survivors of suicide, offered through Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast.

To sign up for this group, please call 831-429-8791. The group will meet every other Friday and sessions will begin on Friday, August 20, 2004, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Attendance is free of charge.

NAMI-SCC is a national movement of families, friends and individuals dedicated to improving the quality of life for people affected by serious mental illness and their ultimate recovery. NAMI-SCC provides support, education, and advocacy and promotes research. NAMI-SCC is proud to sponsor this group. For more information you may visit the NAMI-SCC website www.namiscc.org.

Last Updated on 08/01/04 webmaster@namiscc.org

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