Virtual Classes for Families in Massachusetts, January & February, 2025, with the National Alliance of Mental Health Massachusetts Chapter. A free course for parents and family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional or behavioral issues. NAMI Basics is taught by NAMI-trained teachers who are parents or caregivers of children with similar issues.
* At NAMI Basics, you’ll find out that you are not alone. The group setting of NAMI Basics provides mutual support and shared positive impact. Experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You also can help others with your own experience.
NAMI Basics covers:
- Managing crises, solving problems, and communicating effectively
- How to take care of yourself and handle stress
- Developing the confidence and stamina to support your child with compassion
- Advocating for your child’s rights at school and in health care settings
- Learning about current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications, and side effects
- The public mental health care, school, and juvenile justice systems and supporting resources to help you navigate these systems
- Understanding the challenges and impact of mental health conditions on your entire family
Preregistration is required to www.namicentralmiddlesex.org/newsletter/online-basics-class-january-2025? or ddelaney26@gmail.com, 781-572-2549 or 1 800-370-9085 or info@namimass.org
