Basics Course for Parents of Adolescents
Online summer class: starts July 26, 2024
In Person in Beverly MA: starts October 15, 2024
Online fall class: schedule TBD
NAMI Basics covers
· Managing crises, solving problems, and communicating effectively
· How to take care of yourself and handle stress
· Developing the confidence and stamina to support your child with compassion
· Advocating for your child’s rights at school and in health care settings
· Learning about current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications, and side effects
· Gaining an overview of the public mental health care, school, and juvenile justice systems and supporting resources to help you navigate these systems
· Understanding the challenges and impact of mental health conditions on your entire family
Register for the summer online course
Meets via Zoom weekly on Fridays
Starts July 26th, runs through August 30th, 9:30 am to noon
Registration link: Basics Summer Course 2024
To connect with the teachers contact: Lisa at lisa.chiu@outlook.com or 978-869-1242 or Rachel at rachtyrrell@gmail.com or 508-838-0804
Register for the fall course in Beverly
Meets in person in Beverly MA onTuesdays
Starts October 15th runs through November 19, 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Registration: Basics Beverly Fall 2024
To connect with the teachers contact: Bev at bevnelson@hotmail.com, 978-887-9845 or Theresa at theresaldickson@gmail.com, 978-204-7586 or Brian at brian.sarr@hozinc.com, 617-257-1767
Sign up on the wait list for the online fall course
Registration for Basic Course Wait List: Basics Course Wait List. The schedule of the fall online class is to be determined.
Family Support Group for Parents of Teens and Young Adults
Our Teen to Adult Parent Support Group (TTAPS) is for parents/caregivers of adolescents and transitional age youth living with emotional and mental health challenging. This free group meets online every other Thursday from 7:00-8:30 pm. Additional information and a calendar of meeting dates available here: TTAPS Info.