Grand Rapids Area Chapter of NAMI is hosting Hope for Recovery, a free workshop set for Sunday, November 16th

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chapter of the Grand Rapids Area is hosting a Hope for Recovery Workshop, this Sunday, November 16^th from 10:00 – 4:00 at the Woodland Bank Community Room.  I had a chance to talk with Jessyca Bardzel about their organization and the event itself, you can catch that interview here:

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Join NAMI Grand Rapids to learn about anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and co-occurring disorders, including the diagnostic assessment process, treatments, and recovery. Participants also learn about crisis management and suicide prevention, tools for healthy relationship building while helping a loved one, and local resources.

This workshop is for family, friends, and loved ones of a teen or adult living with a mental illness and not for professional development or observation. Led by trained family members who have been there, this four-hour workshop includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises, as well as support and connection among peers. A workbook is provided to participants to complete exercises and journaling during and after the workshop.