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For more information on this program, please contact:
Haydeé Meza Peer-to-Peer Coordinator (520) 622-5582, ext. 111 hmeza@namisa.org *This course is available in Spanish as Persona a Persona. |
What is Peer-to-Peer?Peer-to-Peer is a unique, experiential learning program for people with any serious mental illness who are interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery.
Peer-to-Peer consists of ten two-hour units and is taught by a team of two trained “Mentors” and a volunteer support person who are personally experienced at living well with mental illness. What Does This Course Include?
Week 1/Orientation
Welcome Introductions Course orientation Questions and answers Week 2 Icebreaker Key Course Topics Group ground rules Discussion on course values Mental illnesses as traumatic experiences Consumer stages of recovery Stigma Culture Mindfulness Week 3 “It’s not my fault”- mental illnesses as no-blame disorders Brain biology and research The challenges and benefits of medication Relapse prevention Creative visualization Mindfulness Week 4 Storytelling- sharing of personal experiences Mindfulness Week 5 Information and discussion about: • Schizophrenia • Depression • Bipolar Disorder • Schizoaffective Disorder • Borderline Personality Disorder Relapse prevention continued Accounts of wisdom and strength Mindfulness Week 6 Information and discussions about: • Generalized Anxiety Disorder • Panic Disorder • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder • Dual Diagnosis Relapse prevention continued Substance abuse and addiction The role of acceptance in recovery Mindfulness Week 7 Understanding emotions Complete relapse prevention Focusing on experiences of joy Spirituality Physical health and mental health Mindfulness Week 8 Suicide and prevention Coming out of isolation Mental illness and disclosure Take-home tool for making difficult choices Surviving a hospital stay Advance Directive for Mental Healthcare Decision Making Mindfulness Week 9 Guest speaker Hot buttons and triggers Working with providers Advance Directive continued Incarceration- survival and preparedness Mindfulness Week 10 Another look at consumer stages of recovery Empowerment Advocacy Opportunities for involvement in NAMI Mindfulness Evaluations Celebration |
From the Students...
"Peer-to-Peer has allowed me to take the focus off my illness and learn to balance it with the rest of my life. By engaging in recovery I am able to be more relaxed and productive at both work and home."
"This course has given me a sense of who I am. I understand what is going on with me and I am able to cope. I have gained employment and committed to my recovery. I’ve come a long way since I started." |
