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December 23, 2020 In Training

NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program

NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a 10-week course for persons who have family members who are suffering from a mental health disorder. The course is conducted by volunteers (people who also have family members suffering from a mental health disorder) who have been trained to present the curriculum. It’s designed for the family members of people who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar illness, (manic depression), borderline personality disorder (BPD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or who exhibit behaviors that strongly suggest one of these diagnoses. The course is not appropriate for individuals who are themselves suffering from one of these mental health disorders.

Course Topics include: 

Our emotional responses to the trauma of a mental health disorder

Symptoms and diagnosis of common mental health disorders: Schizophrenia, Depression, Bipolar Illness (Manic Depression), Borderline Personality Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

The biology of the brain, and new research.

Coping skills; handling crisis and relapse.

Understanding what it’s like to have a mental health disorder.

Listening and communication techniques.

Problem solving and limit setting; rehabilitation.

Self-care; recognizing the normal emotional reactions to chronic worry and stress caused by mental health disorders.

Medications used to treat mental health disorders, and their side effects.

Connecting with appropriate community services and community supports.

Advocacy: Getting better services, fighting discrimination.

Must Register

Free with membership

To learn more about the NAMI program, please read here: https://www.f2fontario.ca/

To view the dates that this training is being offered, please consult our online calendar.

To register, please send an email to info@asmfmh.org or call us at 514-636-6885.

Calendar

March 2023

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  • WORKSHOP: Minsfulness-Based for Stress Reduction (MBSR)

    WORKSHOP: Minsfulness-Based for Stress Reduction (MBSR)

    March 2, 2023  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

    This 9 weeks course was designed to help you manage your stress. Join this renowned course now to help you feel more centered, present and at peace.

    Jan 19 - March 17
    6:30 - 8:30 PM

    • For members only
    • Registration required
    • Free with membership

    Contact us at 514-636-6885 or info@asmfmh.org to register

    See more details

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  • Groupe de soutien pour les parents d'enfants vivant avec de l'anxiété / Support group for parents of children living with anxiety

    Groupe de soutien pour les parents d'enfants vivant avec de l'anxiété / Support group for parents of children living with anxiety

    March 6, 2023  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

    Groupe pour parents d'enfants vivant avec de l'anxiété
    Ce groupe offre information et espace sûr pour les parents qui souhaitent partager avec d'autres parents qui vivent des situations similaires face à l'anxiété de leur enfant.
     
    Chaque 1er lundi du mois - 18h30 à 20h30 - Bilingue - Inscription obligatoire


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    Group for parents of children living with anxiety
    This group provides information and a safe space for parents to share with other parents who are experiencing similar situations with their child's anxiety.

    Every 1st Monday of the month - 6:30 to 8:30 pm - Bilingual - Registration required

    See more details

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  • ATELIER: La validation des émotions

    ATELIER: La validation des émotions

    March 7, 2023  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

    La validation des émotions est le processus qui consiste à reconnaître l'expérience émotionnelle de l'autre et à s'y connecter sans approuver son comportement ou ses actions inappropriés. Ce cours explorera comment valider, les défis qu'on peut rencontrer, et comment s'auto-valider.

    • Réservé aux membres
    • Inscription obligatoire
    • 30$

    Contactez-nous au 514-636-6885 ou à info@asmfmh.org pour vous inscrire

    See more details

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  • ATELIER: Comment se fixer des limites saines

    ATELIER: Comment se fixer des limites saines

    March 8, 2023  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

    [En ligne sur Zoom]


    Comment se fixer des limites saines
    Cet atelier axé sur la définition de vos limites explore les obstacles à l’établissement des frontières. Nous discuterons de ce qui est impliqué dans l’élaboration d’un plan d’action pour le maintien des limites et la préservation de la santé mentale.
     
    Mercredis, 8 mars au 12 avril, 6 sessions. 
    Inscription obligatoire .
    Coût : 30 $ par personne
    Français

    See more details

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  • WORKSHOP: Minsfulness-Based for Stress Reduction (MBSR)

    WORKSHOP: Minsfulness-Based for Stress Reduction (MBSR)

    March 9, 2023  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

    This 9 weeks course was designed to help you manage your stress. Join this renowned course now to help you feel more centered, present and at peace.

    Jan 19 - March 17
    6:30 - 8:30 PM

    • For members only
    • Registration required
    • Free with membership

    Contact us at 514-636-6885 or info@asmfmh.org to register

    See more details

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  • [FR-EN] Groupe de soutien pour les hommes / Men's Support Group

    [FR-EN] Groupe de soutien pour les hommes / Men's Support Group

    March 13, 2023  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Online on ZOOM

    Groupe pour les hommes
    Ce groupe permet de partager et de réfléchir aux problèmes de santé mentale et comment ils affectent nos proches et leur famille.

    https://www.asmfmh.org/fr/groupe-de-soutien-pour-les-hommes/

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    Men's Support Group
    The goal of this support group is to create a safe and welcoming environment for men of all ages to come and share, discuss, and reflect on issues of mental health.

    See more details

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  • ATELIER: Comment se fixer des limites saines

    ATELIER: Comment se fixer des limites saines

    March 15, 2023  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

    [En ligne sur Zoom]


    Comment se fixer des limites saines
    Cet atelier axé sur la définition de vos limites explore les obstacles à l’établissement des frontières. Nous discuterons de ce qui est impliqué dans l’élaboration d’un plan d’action pour le maintien des limites et la préservation de la santé mentale.
     
    Mercredis, 8 mars au 12 avril, 6 sessions. 
    Inscription obligatoire .
    Coût : 30 $ par personne
    Français

    See more details

  • [EN-FR] Anxiety and Depression Support Group On line

    [EN-FR] Anxiety and Depression Support Group On line

    March 15, 2023  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

    Support Group Anxiety and Depression


    This support group is a safe space for caregivers to talk about the impact that depression and anxiety have on relationships and on family life.

    Bilingual English and French - Every third Wednesdays - 6:30 - 20:30

    https://www.asmfmh.org/en/depression-and-anxiety-support-group/

    Groupe de soutien Anxiété et dépression
    Ce groupe de soutien est un endroit sécuritaire pour les proches aidants pour discuter de l’impact de la dépression et de l’anxiété sur les relations et la vie familiale.

    Bilingue Français et Anglais - tous les troisième mercredis de 18h30 à 20h30

    https://www.asmfmh.org/fr/groupe-de-soutien-anxiete-et-depression/

    See more details

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  • WORKSHOP: Minsfulness-Based for Stress Reduction (MBSR)

    WORKSHOP: Minsfulness-Based for Stress Reduction (MBSR)

    March 16, 2023  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

    This 9 weeks course was designed to help you manage your stress. Join this renowned course now to help you feel more centered, present and at peace.

    Jan 19 - March 17
    6:30 - 8:30 PM

    • For members only
    • Registration required
    • Free with membership

    Contact us at 514-636-6885 or info@asmfmh.org to register

    See more details

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  • [FR-EN] Groupe de soutien pour trouble bipolaire et psychose / Bipolar and Psychosis Support Group

    [FR-EN] Groupe de soutien pour trouble bipolaire et psychose / Bipolar and Psychosis Support Group

    March 20, 2023  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    On line ou Salle de Conférence (Suite 121B, 186 Sutton Pl, Beaconsfield, QC H9W 5S3)

    Groupe pour trouble bipolaire et psychose
    Ce groupe offre information et espace sûr pour partager l’impact du trouble bipolaire et psychose sur la vie familiale. Réservé aux aidants après la formation sur la schizophrénie ou le trouble bipolaire.
    Chaque 3ième lundi du mois - 18h30 à 20h30 - Bilingue - Inscription obligatoire
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    Psychosis & Bipolar Support Group
    This support group will provide information and a safe space for sharing about the impact of Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder on relationships and family life. Only for caregivers who have taken the Schizophrenia or Bipolar training.
    Every 3rd Monday of the month - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Bilingual - Must Register

    See more details

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  • ATELIER: Comment se fixer des limites saines

    ATELIER: Comment se fixer des limites saines

    March 22, 2023  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

    [En ligne sur Zoom]


    Comment se fixer des limites saines
    Cet atelier axé sur la définition de vos limites explore les obstacles à l’établissement des frontières. Nous discuterons de ce qui est impliqué dans l’élaboration d’un plan d’action pour le maintien des limites et la préservation de la santé mentale.
     
    Mercredis, 8 mars au 12 avril, 6 sessions. 
    Inscription obligatoire .
    Coût : 30 $ par personne
    Français

    See more details

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  • Online[EN-FR] Borderline Support Group / Groupe pour trouble de la personnalité limite

    Online[EN-FR] Borderline Support Group / Groupe pour trouble de la personnalité limite

    March 27, 2023  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Online or Salle de Conférence (Suite 121B, 186 Sutton Pl, Beaconsfield, QC H9W 5S3)

    Borderline Support Group
    This support group helps caregivers to deal with the repercussions of the emotional distress and behavioural difficulties associated with this disorder. 

    Bilingual English Group- 4th MONDAY . 6:30 - 8:30 pm. 

    Groupe de soutien pour trouble de la personnalité limite
    Ce groupe aide les familles à faire face à la détresse émotionnelle et aux difficultés comportementales associées à ce trouble..

    Groupe bilingue - français et anglais- 4e Lundi. 18h30 - 20h30. 

    https://www.asmfmh.org/fr/trouble-de-la-personnalite-limite-2/

    Borderline Support Group
    This support group helps caregivers to deal with the repercussions of the emotional distress and behavioural difficulties associated with this disorder.

    Bilingual French and English Group- 4th MONDAY . 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

    See more details

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