Next Training: Autumn, 2017
A Family-to-Family Teacher provides the delivery of the evidence based 12-week NAMI Family-to-Family curriculum to other family members who have a loved one with a mental illness. You will share information about major mental illnesses, with a focus on the emotional reactions of family members who have a loved one who is ill and teach coping skills such as handling crisis and relapse; basic information about medications; listening and communication techniques; problem-solving skills; recovery and rehabilitation; and self-care around worry and stress.
What are the Requirements?
- Complete the Family-to-Family teacher training and receive certification
- Have a family member, who lives with a mental illness
- Have reached a comfortable place in your loved one’s recovery from serious mental illness, and are able to sustain yourself through the emotional turbulence that may arise in the class
- Adhere to the NAMI Family-to-Family model
- Commitment to co-teach the class for 12 consecutive weeks
- Maintain confidentiality of participants
- Maintain NAMI membership during commitment
- Work with the Program Director on outreach, recruitment and record keeping
To register for the Teacher Training:
- Complete online registration
- Email information to [email protected]
- Call 802-876-7949, ext. 102