Connecting Families – Oct. 21
Connecting Families begins on Wed., Oct. 21 at 6 p.m.
Connecting Families is an 8-week educational and support group for families and caretakers of individuals living with a severe and persistent mental illness.
This no-cost group is designed for the loved ones of individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. Families can often feel overwhelmed and under prepared when a loved one is living with a severe mental illness. This can lead to increased stress, anger, guilt, and shame for caregivers.
Connecting Families is designed to provide families with the tools to be empowered and prepared.
Topics include:
- Boundary setting
- Education about substance abuse
- Medication management
- Communication techniques
- Sharing of ideas with others who have a shared experience
This no-cost group is open to all community members and will be conducted simultaneously in English and Spanish utilizing video conferencing.
Call or email to register:
(909) 421-9452 | DBHRBEST @dbh.sbcounty.gov
The group is facilitated by the San Bernardino County Department of
Behavioral Health Recovery Based Engagement and Support Team.
Conectando Familias comienza 6 p.m. el 21 de oct.
Este grupo está diseñado para los seres queridos de personas que viven con enfermedades mentales graves y persistentes.
Las familias a menudo pueden sentirse dominadas y poco preparadas cuando un ser querido vive con una enfermedad mental grave. Esto puede provocar un aumento del estrés, ira, culpa y vergüenza para los cuidadores.
El plan de estudios está diseñado para proporcionar las herramientas necesario para sentirse empoderado y preparado.
Temas incluyen:
- Técnicas en comunicación LEAP
- Educación
- Configuración de límites
- Apoyo general
- Compartir ideas
Las 8 sesiones serán realizada de forma remota a través de Webex. Código de acceso y la contraseña será proporcionado a los inscritos al momento de la inscripción.
Llame o envíe un correo electrónico para registrarse.
(909) 421-9452
(Usuarios de TTY marque 7-1-1)
DBHRBEST@dbh.sbcounty.gov
El grupo es facilitado por el Departamento de Salud Mental del Condado de San Bernardino. Recovery Based Engagement and Support Team. (RBEST por sus siglas en ingles)
