Moments for Sharing, "Family to Family" Testimonials, April 1, 2011
NAMI of DuPage County Moments for Sharing
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"NAMI DuPage... Moments for Sharing"
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NAMI DuPage's "Moments for Sharing" is an e-mail bulletin in which we periodically share short stories or testimonials which we believe our readers will find informative, helpful, even inspiring
Words of Relief and Hope from Recent "Family to Family" Alums
NAMI "Family to Family" was life-giving! As an R.N., I understood so very little of the consumer's (my loved one's) experience. I thought in generalities and I made wrong assumptions. The classes about brain chemistry and the whole idea of recovery were very helpful and gave me insight. So many weeks - actually, all of them - I felt like I was on Holy Ground. As I listened to my fellow travelers, I felt as if we each were given a gift of personal stories to hold very gently.
Sally
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This course made a world of difference for me! I previously knew nothing about mental illness - symptoms, causes, treatment or support. I rely on my "Family to Family" knowledge every day as I deal with my son, daughters, husband, extended family, friends and co-workers. We are recovering - mainly due to the knowledge and understanding we have gained at Family to Family class.
Barb
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What is Family-to-Family?
Family-to-Family is a free 12-week educational course designed specifically for parents, siblings, spouses, teen-age and adult children and significant others of persons dealing with mental illnesses . . . taught by trained family members with the lived experience. Over 115,000 family members have graduated from this national program.
The 2-1/2 hour class meets for 12 consecutive weeks, and each week's topic builds on the previous topics covered. Therefore, it is important that participants try to attend each class.
(If family members are in crisis and feel the need for support, we would encourage them to attend one of our Family Support Groups before taking the Family-to-Family educational course.)
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NAMI DuPage is a grass-roots, DuPage County-focused organization funded entirely by donations from its generous local support network: individuals and households, businesses, foundations and social service agencies. Your generous support is greatly appreciated!
Please be assured that your contact information will not be sold to or shared with any outside organization by NAMI DuPage.
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