NAMI: Basics Education Program

NAMI Basics is a free educational program designed for parents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral difficulties. NAMI Basics helps parents and other family caregivers of children understand the brain disorders and environmental triggers that may cause behavioral difficulties and the critical role families play in the treatment of their loved one. The program is taught by NAMI trained teachers who are also the parents or family caregivers of individuals who experienced emotional or behavioral difficulties prior to age 13.

Class Curriculum Includes:

How to find an accurate diagnosis • Current evidence-based therapies and medications • Communication and problem solving skills • Handling challenging behavior • Advocating for your child/teen • Early intervention improves lifelong quality of life • Strategies for care • Creating a record keeping system • The impact of mental illness on families • Overview of public mental health care, school and juvenile justice system services • Confidence building for life-long understanding • The path to support and recovery

*Offered in both English and Spanish. Spanish sessions: Las clases serán todos los Martes y comenzarán desde el 28 de Marzo hasta el 2 de Mayo de 5:30-7:30p.m en el salon 105 de la escuela Primaria Empire*

For info call Linda 775-440-1626