Do you spend lots of time arguing with your ill relative about taking his/her medication?
Does your ill relative refuse to believe he/she is ill?
If you answer yes to either of these questions, NAMI Charlotte will be presenting a 4-part seminar “Learning to Leap” featuring Dr. Amador, a clinical psychologist, author of best selling book I AM NOT SICK, I DON’T NEED HELP. Dr. Amador is a world renowned psychologist who has taught this communication technique all over the world! (Please see attached Flyer for more information)
Dr. Amador’s brother suffered from schizophrenia, giving Dr. Amador first hand experience in dealing with a loved one who did not believe he was ill. His DVD’s consist of 7 communication tools for family members, professionals and caregivers. You will learn how to use the LEAP® method, which shows health care professionals, family members and others how to create better communication and stronger partnership with mentally ill relatives/clients using the LEAP communication technique. Each DVD is approximately one hour, leaving 30 minutes for discussion.
LOCATION: Behavioral Health Charlotte, Auditorium
ADDRESS: Carolinas HealthCare System, Behavioral Health
501 Billingsley Road, Charlotte, NC
DATE: Wednesdays October 15, 22, 29 and November 5th
TIME: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
CONTACT: REGISTRATION REQUIRED. TO REGISTER Email Michele Brown (michelebrown1941@gmail.com)
NAMI–Charlotte, an affiliate of both the North Carolina State and National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a non–profit 501(c)(3) grass-roots organization, and is the only Mecklenburg County organization that focuses exclusively on people with serious and persistent mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic–depression) and unipolar disorder (depression).s.
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