The NAMI Provider Education Program was designed to help mental health providers learn this new approach by attending a 30-hour course. In 10 weeks, staff are given basic classes in diagnosis, brain research and medications, plus specific sessions on how to work with clients and families in a collaborative manner. The purpose of the course is to help providers “see our lives” from the inside so that effective, equitable partnerships can guide the treatment process. The primary knowledge base of these training sessions is both scientific and experiential , relying on the experience of consumers and family members and principles of empowerment and collaboration relating to all aspects of serious brain disorder. The training will include 4 classes on the bio-psycho-social perspective of treatment.

FREE
Space Limited. Register Now By Calling:
(719) 633-4601 Ext. 123

Where: Pikes Peak Mental Health - Moreno Office
875 West Moreno Ave.
Colorado Springs CO 80905

When: Every Tuesday for Ten Weeks
Beginning Tuesday, February 16, 2010
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Note: If you are interested in taking this class but can’t attend this session, please call and leave a message about your interest, for example if you would like an evening or Saturday morning class. You can also leave a message at NAMI office for Cheryl Baeza. I check questions on the website from time to time. This is the second of six 10 week classes to be offered over the next 2 years.

Organized by : NAMI and the
El Paso County Co-Occurring Collaborative