Working with Families

Working with Families

There will be an all day workshop with Rebecca Woolis, author of the very useful reference book: When Someone You Love has a Mental Illness: A Handbook for Families . This workship is intended for anyone faced with caring for someone with a mental illness, family members, NAMI members and professional care-givers.

At the completion of the course attendees will:

	Learn of research regarding what families and consumers want and need and the impact of various interventions on relapse rate;
	Learn a new framework for working with families;
	Understand how to best provide families with support and consultation;
	Know the necessary components of psycho educational programs for families;
	Know how to provide families necessary knowledge about relapse prevention skills; and
	Understand the appropriate policies and procedures regarding interactions with families in agencies serving people with a dual diagnosis.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend. Thank you.

"Working with Families"
Rebecca Woolis, Presenter

SEPTEMBER 20TH - ALL DAY
(brown bag it)

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Simpkins Swim Center

Santa Cruz, CA.

Please identify yourself as NAMI when you register.

Contact:
Esther Phillips
Administrative Aide
(831) 454-4971 | phone
(831) 454-4663 | fax

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