Congratulations to the new graduates of our Spring Peer-to-Peer Classes; and a big thank you to our dedicated teachers- Dave Hamilton & Christina Smith- and faithful NAMI volunteer, Donna Zmijewski!
Special thanks to WellSpan Behavioral Health for sponsoring the training and NHS Human Services for supplying the space to hold the class.
The next class is tentatively scheduled for Spring 2011.
To register call 717-848-3784 .
The NAMI Peer-to-Peer Education Course is a FREE 10-week (two hours per week)experiential education course on the topic of recovery. It is designed for anyone with serious mental illness who is interested in establishing and maiintaining wellness. The course uses a combination of lecture, interactive exercises and structured group processes.
The course is designed to offer an opportunity for growth to any individual who experiences mental illness. It is taught by a team of two "mentors", or peer-teachers, who are themselves experienced in living successfully with mental illness; with one volunteer assistant.
The topics for each class are as follows:
Week 1
Introduction to Peer-to-Peer Course
Week 2
Introductions, Stigma, Discrimination
Begin Relapse Prevention Plannning
Week 3
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Thoughts, Feelings, Sleep
Continue Relapse Prevention Plannning
Week 4
Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Senses, Behavior
Continue Relapse Prevention Plannning
Week 5
Telling Your Story
Week 6
Language, Emotions
Continue Relapse Prevention Plannning
Week 7
Addictions, Spirituality, Medication
Complete Relapse Prevention Plans
Week 8
Coping Strategies, Decision Making
Week 9
Relationships
Begin Advance Directive
Week 10
Empowerment, Advocacy
"Complete" Advance Directive
Evaluation