Webinars, January 7th – February 11th, 2025, National Alliance of Mental Illness Massachusetts / Central Middlesex. A free course for parents and family caregivers of children & adolescents with emotional or behavioral concerns. NAMI Basics provides critical strategies for taking care of your child and learning the ropes of recovery.
* Participants will learn communication tips, how to problem-solve, and the skills to help them cope with the emotional impact of caring for their child.
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
- Gaining an overview of 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
The course meets weekly for six sessions and is taught by NAMI trained teachers who are parents of children with similar concerns.
RSVPs required to www.namicentralmiddlesex.org/newsletter/online-basics-class-january-2025? or contact ddelaney26@gmail.com, 781-572-2549 
