Co-leads the NAMI Family-to-Family education course which is a free, 12-session educational program for family members, significant others, and friends of people living with mental health illness. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental health illness, increase coping skills, and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. It is a designated evidence-based program.
Requirements: Prospective teachers must be family members (parents, siblings, adult children, spouses or partners) of individuals with mental illness. Ideally will have taken the NAMI Family-to-Family course. Because the course requires considerable lecturing, must be a capable reader comfortable reading out loud.
Certification training: Three-day weekend training sponsored by NAMI Wisconsin. Offered twice a year. Training, lodging, and meals are paid for by affiliate and state organizations.
Commitment: Must be willing to teach at least two 12-week courses in the two to three years following certification.
Background check required.
