It is expected that the material will be revised by 2015. Family support group facilitator application pdf doc fact sheet from nami california family and peer programs department important note. Using this manual, trained facilitators, including experienced youth leaders, can. Download the complete teacher manual and facilitation guide for printing here. Nami homefront is a 6session adaptation of the evidencebased nami familytofamily program created specifically for the families of service members and veterans dealing with mental illness. Experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences.
Sinovuyo caring families programme for parents and teens facilitator. Nutritional care and support for people living with hiv. This is a place to learn more about recovery in an accepting environment. Especially useful are descriptions of troubleshooting common problems. During each meeting, two co facilitators follow this structure to ensure a positive support group experience for everyone attending. Facilitate a support group nami howard county, md nami. Manual, the fbs facilitator is encouraged to highlight key messages and to add more contents if required by the fbs group.
May 29 31, 2015 familytofamily teacher training normal, illinois this training has a couple slots available. Nami family support group facilitator 8 nami connection peer support group facilitator 9 outreach. Survey the location before the session to ensure there is adequate lighting, disability access, parking if the session is off site, bathrooms, etc. Family to family facilitator training nami pinellas county. Jun 12, 2015 bob medof, support group facilitator coordinator nami sfvscv,california nami california family to family national alliance on mental illness 1851 heritage ln. Volume i modules, print singlesided nami smarts teacher manual. Nami signature program operating policies 2015 nami signature. Training sessions coming up become a nami teacher or. A nami ending the silence presenter is a trained nami leader who leads a 90minute presentation to highmiddle school students, staff, or parents. Family to family and nami cares support facilitator. There will be additional trainings offered for all the programs above. Programs that support those living with a mental illness, family and friends loving someone with a mental illness, as well as local trainers and advocates who work with the hospitals and schools. Check to make sure that the both the space and lighting are adequate.
Pono choices curriculum materials, including this manual, the student workbook, and all digital materials, may. The first day of training provides an opportunity for trainees to assess their basic qualifications for being a facilitator. The national alliance on mental illness nami is the nations largest grassroots mental health. Support for persons with a mental illness nami indiana. It evolved from the agency for healthcare research and quality s. It was a parttime volunteer position allowing me support those affected with mental health issues as well as their families. Ni011507r2 sargas dhcontractors select 2000 dh vinyl vertical slider double hung window. Nami illinois is relying on affiliate presidents and champions to prescreen the trainees. Nami familytofamily teachers manual by maria burke issuu. Nami maryland was selected to pilot this program because of the success we have had reaching military families.
Nami metropolitan baltimore relies on volunteers to make its services and programs possible. As a facilitator you and another person will lead the class in learning ways to cope and maintain recovery. Training sessions coming up become a nami teacher or facilitator. Members of nami michigan have learned the hard way about mental illness and services available. The course provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. Nami looks to volunteers to help lead its local programs. Help make this training available to others by distributing brochures and information.
Both are sent via email to everyone on the nami membership list at the end of each calendar month, or sent via postal mail to those members who dont have computer access. Become a nami certified trainer nami broward county. Family support facilitator training application nami illinois. The groups provide a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope. Candidates must be referred by their affiliate education coordinatorfamily to family or basics teacheractive support group facilitator or local nami. Guided group discovery facilitator guide lead center. New procedures have been established to provide more frequent teacher, facilitator and presenter trainings.
Day one evaluations and nami signature program operating policies 10 min entire group entire group entire group entire group entire group small groups small groups small groups entire group 4. The vision is that by the year 2010 every person in this country who lives with a mental illness will have, within reasonable driving distance, a nami connection recovery support group to attend. Nami virginia connection recovery support group coordinator and facilitator expectations nami virginia program priorities we share this because we want our volunteers to be clear about what our focus is so they can keep us accountable and know how to support our efforts. A treatment literacy guide for pregnant women and mothers living with hiv is intended for use by networks of women living with hiv, womens groups, peer educators and others wishing to help guide. Nami advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in. A nami peerled support program for individuals living with mental illness nami connection recovery support group facilitator manual 2015. Bolster affect exploration support group facilitation necessitates discernment of the inward disposition of group members and aiding members in exploring, interpreting and reflecting on individual and group affect. Nami familytofamily education program open your mind. During each meeting, two cofacilitators follow this structure to ensure a positive support group experience for everyone attending. A treatment literacy guide for pregnant women and mothers living with hiv is intended for use by networks of women living with hiv, womens groups.
Training module facilitator s guide 5 training manuals training manuals include selected content from the modules. Become a nami program leader nami georgia nami georgia. Facilitator application nami requires that support group facilitators have a lived experience with a family member that is dealing with a mental health condition. A resource guide for families dealing with mental illness. Nami metropolitan baltimore volunteer manual table of contents welcome 2 about nami programs and services 3. Enrollcol0201 2015 nami certification program 4794 george washington memorial highway hayes, va 23072 tel. The manual was designed to be one component of a facilitation training program, but it can also be used by any individual wishing to obtain information andor hone skills needed to help. Nami connection cofacilitator 2011 training application.
Nami connection emergency procedure instructions and hot potaoes evaluation. The practice facilitation handbook is designed to assist in the training of new practice facilitators as they begin to develop the knowledge and skills needed to support meaningful improvement in primary care practices. Family resource facilitators frfs play a key role in developing a formalized, familydriven and childcentered public mental health system in the state of utah. Support group facilitation guide mental health america. Facilitator guide page 2 2002 visionpoint productions, inc.
Family resource facilitator policy and training manual 2015 page 10 history of the utah family coalition 2008 the utah family coalition is the joining of nami utah, allies with families, and new frontiers for families. Groups meet weekly, every other week or monthly, depending on location. Nami connection recovery support group nami family support group facilitator names. Applicants must be endorsed and approved by a nami georgia affiliate board leader. Facilitator, trainer, or presenter training modules the trainthetrainer a new client asked me to create a trainthetrainer for a twoday class that was just as i began to create the trainthetrainer facilitator guide, which was based on the actual classs facilitator guide created in the table format. Nami smarts is designed to be taught as a series of four 12 hour modules or as a single fullday training. Nami maryland was selected to pilot this program because of the. All nami maine and nami affiliate support groups are based on the same structured model that has proven to be effective by nami at the national level. Pono choices facilitator manual page 2 this document and all accompanying ponochoices curriculum materials are for use by educators and facilitators trained to implement the pono choices curriculum.
Bob medof, support group facilitator coordinator nami sfvscv,california nami california family to family national alliance on mental illness 1851 heritage ln. Guided group discovery facilitator guide a journey in selfexploration for job seekers with disabilities who are ready to take control of their employment search 2017 edition the national center on leadership for the employment and economic advancement of people with disabilities lead is a collaborative of disability, workforce and. Training module facilitators guide 5 training manuals training manuals include selected content from the modules. Check equipment to make sure everything is working and correctly. The first part of the manual gives you an overview of the sinovuyo. Below is a list of opportunities and details regarding the role description, requirements, and volunteer commitment. It is also to introduce others to a new and unique way of being together. Nami family support group is a support group for family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Nami, the national alliance on mental illness, is the nations largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of. Applicants must be caring and empathetic individuals. Nami metropolitan baltimore volunteer manual revised september 2015 table of contents welcome 2 about nami programs and services 3. The facilitator should emphasize the information in the training manual within the presentation.
Find an active support group in your community connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with a serious mental illness. Therapists are sometimes at a loss to figure out how to help clients with complex problems. If a person wants to be a connection facilitator, they should contact their affiliate president. They can also contact nami illinois at 800 3464572. Apply as soon as possible we determine the locations of training sessions based on. The utah family coalition policy and training manual 2015. Directors guide facilitators guide participants manual overhead transparencies. Nami homefront education program teacher application. Trainees must demonstrate the qualifications needed to become a good nami facilitator by the end of the training. Facilitator application ca training nami california. Nami connection recovery support group program is a peerbased, mutual support group model. Its structure helps us avoid the safety of abstract. Connection groups offer a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of recovery and resilience. Help individuals and families dealing with mental illnesses by teaching a nami class or facilitating a nami support group.
Upcoming teacher and facilitator training nami montana. Introduction purpose of this manual if someone in your family has a mental illness, you are not alone. Family resource facilitators frfs play a key role in developing a formalized. These workshops will be hosted by affiliates and sponsored by nami california in. The facilitator should emphasize the information in. The manual clearly spells out the theoretical basis and rationale for emphasizing these skills and provides a detailed account of how to use the patient material. Use the manual to conduct an interactive skillbuilding group for cancer survivors and those touched by cancer.
Enrollment procedures for the nami certification program. Pono choices curriculum materials, including this manual, the. Facilitators are the core leaders of the intervention and will ensure that the program runs smoothly. We also thank robin smith, phd, for her editorial role in the production of the. Trainer manual 201 5 facilitator manual 201 5 trainer manual 201 5 facilitator manual 201 5 facilitator manual 201 5. Nami support group facilitator training nami south bay. Nami support group facilitator training application form. Nami pinellas is taking applications for individuals to become a nami familytofamily teacher. Volume ii modules 45, advocacy day module, print singlesided. Apply as soon as possible we determine the locations of training sessions based on the number and locations of applicants.
The national alliance on mental illness nami is the nations largest grassroots mental. Arizona state university, po box 872011 tempe, arizona 852872011. Prospective familytofamily teachers must be family members parents, siblings, adult children, spouses, or partners of. Facilitators manual 2008 national center for culturally responsive educational systems. Nami northern virginia facilitator training application. They are trained family members who develop working partnerships with the community mental health center staff to represent family voice at service delivery, administration and policy.
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