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“Visions For Tomorrow”
National Alliance on Mental Illness
“Visions for Tomorrow” workshops consists of a series of
sessions for direct primary caregivers
of children and adolescents with mental health issues.
Teachers of the program are trained family
members who have experienced firsthand the rewards and
challenges of raising children with
mental health challenges. The 8 week course offers
caregivers an opportunity to share mutual
experiences and learn valuable lessons from one another.
The program covers educational material
and provides the basics for day-to-day care giving
skills.
Topics Include:
Brain Biology
ADD/ADHD, PDD/Autism
Tourette’s
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Conduct Disorder
Bipolar, Depression
Eating Disorder, Anxiety Disorder
Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder
Empathy Organization
Communication Skills
Coping/Self Care
Problem Management
Rehabilitation
Recovery, Transition, Advocacy
♦Stigma, Judicial System
The free trainings and groups are held at the Family
Support Organization of Camden County
To register for the workshops call Susan @ 856-662-2600.
Space is limited. Babysitting available.
Everyone is welcome.
“Visions for Tomorrow” workshops are sponsored by NAMI,
MERCER COUNTY
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