BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20171020T000000Z DTEND:20171020T023000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:NAMI Basics Class DESCRIPTION:Class is held at the Compass Church in Wheaton.\n\n\n\nClass meets twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays for 3 weeks.\n\n\n\nNAMI Basics is a free\, 6-week education program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens who are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or whom have already been diagnosed. NAMI Basics is offered in a group setting so you can connect with other people face-to-face.\n\n\n\nYou'll learn the facts about mental health conditions and how best to support your child at home\, at school and when they're getting medical care. Last year\, 99% of participants told us they would recommend the program to other parents.\n\n\n\nThe course is taught by a trained team with lived experience they know what you're going through because they've been there. The 6-session program provides critical strategies for taking care of your child and learning the ropes of recovery.\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\nAt NAMI Basics\, you'll find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey\, and there is hope. The group setting of NAMI Basics provides mutual support and shared positive impact you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You also can help others with your own experience.\n\n\n\nNAMI Basics covers:\n\n\n\nManaging crises\, solving problems and communicating effectively\n\nHow to take care of yourself and handle stress\n\nDeveloping the confidence and stamina to support your child with compassion\n\nAdvocating for your child's rights at school and in health care settings\n\nSample Record Keeping System\n\nLearning about current treatments\, including evidence-based therapies\, medications and side effects\n\nGaining an overview of the public mental health care\, school and juvenile justice systems and supporting resources to help you navigate these systems\n\nUnderstanding the challenges and impact of mental health conditions on your entire family X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Class is held at the Compass Church in Wheaton.
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\nClass meets twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays for 3 weeks.
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\nNAMI Basics is a free\, 6-week education program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens who are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or whom have already been diagnosed. NAMI Basics is offered in a group setting so you can connect with other people face-to-face.
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\nYou'\;ll learn the facts about mental health conditions and how best to support your child at home\, at school and when they'\;re getting medical care. Last year\, 99% of participants told us they would recommend the program to other parents.
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\nThe course is taught by a trained team with lived experience&mdash\;they know what you'\;re going through because they'\;ve been there. The 6-session program provides critical strategies for taking care of your child and learning the ropes of recovery.
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\nWhat You&rsquo\;ll Gain
\nAt NAMI Basics\, you'\;ll find out that you'\;re not alone. Recovery is a journey\, and there is hope. The group setting of NAMI Basics provides mutual support and shared positive impact&mdash\;you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You also can help others with your own experience.
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\nNAMI Basics covers:
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\nManaging crises\, solving problems and communicating effectively
\nHow to take care of yourself and handle stress
\nDeveloping the confidence and stamina to support your child with compassion
\nAdvocating for your child'\;s rights at school and in health care settings
\nSample Record Keeping System
\nLearning about current treatments\, including evidence-based therapies\, medications and side effects
\nGaining an overview of the public mental health care\, school and juvenile justice systems and supporting resources to help you navigate these systems
\nUnderstanding the challenges and impact of mental health conditions on your entire family LOCATION:Compass Church 520 Roosevelt Road Wheaton\, IL UID:e.864.10822 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260409T190639Z URL:https://business.wheatonchamber.com/events/details/nami-basics-class-10-19-2017-10822 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR