Support Group Resources

Resources for Support Groups
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Agenda

This is the agenda followed at ever NAMI Connection Support Group

Group Guidelines

The Group Guidelines tell us how we are going to care for each other in the group. They provide the mutual consideration, acceptance and protection that are often hard to find outside of groups like this. We will follow these guidelines at each meeting to create the sanctuary and safe place we need.

Principles of Support

The Principles of Support represent what we are striving for as we struggle to come to terms with mental illness. This is our belief system regarding universal, necessary truths that guide and strengthen us when life deals us this particular challenge.

Emotional Stages

This chart describes a series of emotional reactions to the trauma of mental illness that are absolutely normal and predictable. Since our experiences may be cyclical, we can fluctuate among the stages as things change.

Important Notice of the limitation of NAMI Support Groups

NAMI programs are not intended to, and should not be used to, replace the specialized training and professional judgment of mental health professionals. We cannot, and do not, assume the roles of physician or therapist.

Creating a Sense of Safety in a Support Group

Peer Support and Group Therapy

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