Pebbles in the Pond: Living with Chronic Neurobiological Disorders
| Manual Title |
Pebbles in the Pond: Living with Chronic Neurobiological Disorders |
| Creators |
Larry S. Baker, M. Div., and Karen A. Landwehr, MC |
| Reference |
Baker, L. S., & Landwehr, K. A. (2003). Pebbles
in the Pond: Living with Chronic Neurobiological Disorders. Directions
in Education, Training and Consultation. Gig Harbor, WA. |
| Price |
$40 (discount available for volume purchases) |
| Contact Information: |
Larry S. Baker, M.Div.P.O.Box 2478
Gig Harbor,WA 98335
(253) 858-7261
Email: lbaker@harbornet.com
Or further information available at: www.pebblesinthepond.com
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Program Overview:
Format:
- 12-topic curriculum for families, consumers and mental health providers (Note:
program is often provided for all three of these groups simultaneously, thereby
allowing for fruitful interactions among these populations)
- Sample session topics include: anxiety,depression, psychosis, mania, medications, relapse, wellness (etc)
- 516-page textbook (which is the handout for participants as well as the trainer's
guide) includes specific session outlines with detailed information ("fast
facts") about the various diagnoses, definitions of technical terms, tips on
coping, etc.
- Includes emphasis on monitoring psychiatric symptoms using a "MAST" (monthly
assessment of symptoms tool) focusing on the duration, intensity and frequency
of symptoms
Frequency/ Duration:
- 3-hour sessions are provided by a mental health professional on a weekly basis for 12 weeks
- Authors recommend a 2-3 person facilitation team when possible
Research:
None published; informal pre-post test research with consumers,
family members and service providers has revealed increased knowledge
base about mental illness(www.medscape.com/viewarticle/418620)
Notes:
Over 6,000 people have attended the class in the past 12 years.
Above description reviewed and approved by Larry Baker, 6-16-03
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