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Helping to meet the needs of persons with mental illness and their families in Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties in Illinois |
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ALL CLASSES ARE AT METHODIST HOSPITAL AND ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE
FAMILY TO FAMILY For families, friends, and caregivers of adults with mental illnesses. The twelve week course is taught by trained family members who provide handouts at each class. All types of mental illnesses are covered, as well as the biology of the brain and new research. Empathy, communication skills, self-care, and advocacy initiatives are also included. Classes are held twice a year, starting in March and September.
Overview of a Family to Family12-week Class Schedule
Week 1: Introduction to Family Education Week 2: Symptoms of Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Mania, Schizoaffective Disorder; Getting through critical periods of crisis. Week 3: Subtypes of Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Panic Disorder, OCD, Co-occurring brain and addictive disorders; telling our stories. Week 4: Basics about brain biology and the causes of brain disorders. Week 5: Problem Solving Workshop Week 6: Medication Review Week 7: Empathy: Inside mental illness Week 8: Communication Skills Workshop Week 9: Self-care Week 10: Rehabilitation; Making choices for recovery Week 11: Fighting Stigma; Advocacy Week 12: Evaluation, Certification and Celebration party For more information, please contact Dianne (309) 683-0884 or Carolyn (309) 691-0201
PEER TO PEER For any person with serious mental illness that is interested in establishing and maintaining wellness. The nine week course uses a combination of lecture, interactive exercises, and structured group processes. The course is taught by teams of three trained “mentors” or peer teachers who are themselves experienced at living well with mental illness. You must go through a screening interview to enroll in this class. See below for more details and for the contact information of people who will help with registration.
Overview of a Peer to Peer 9-Week Class Schedule
Week 1 Introduction, Stigma, Discrimination, Begin Relapse Prevention Training Week 2 Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Thoughts, Feelings, Sleep, Continue Relapse Prevention Planning Week 3 Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Senses, Behavior, Continue Relapse Prevention Planning Week 4 Story Telling Week 5 Language, Emotions, Continue Relapse Prevention Training Week 6 Addictions, Spirituality, Medication, Continue Relapse Prevention Training Week 7 Coping Strategies, Decision Making Week 8 Relationships, Begin Advance Directive Week 9 Empowerment, Advocacy, “Complete” Advance Directive, Evaluations
The Peer to Peer Class is held when there are enough participants to fill the class.
For more information, please contact John 472-5907; Marilyn 246-8710; or Dean 347-1634
BASICS EDUCATION PROGRAM This is a six-week course for caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illnesses.
To get information about, or to register for, the class, please call Amanda at 309.231.3855
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