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Involving Families in Services for the Seriously Mentally Ill

Manual Title Involving Families in Services for the Seriously Mentally Ill
Creators Shirley Glynn, Ph.D., Robert P. Liberman, M.D.,and Thomas Backer, Ph.D.
Reference Glynn, S. M.,Liberman, R. P., & Backer, T. E. (1997). Involving families in mental health services for the seriously mentally ill. Camarillo, CA: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Consultants.
Price Module of trainer's manual, consumer workbooks and video: $150.00
Contact Information: Robert P. Liberman, M.D.
c/o Psychiatric Rehabilitation Consultants
P.O. Box 2867
Camarillo, CA 93011-2867
Phone:   (805) 484-5663
Fax: (805) 484-0735
Email: dissemination@psychrehab.com orwww.psychrehab.com


Program Overview:

Note: According to the Psychiatric Rehabilitation website, this module was written in collaboration with members of the National Alliance of the Mentally Ill (NAMI) and was field tested in 6states across the United States.

Theoretical Orientation:

Behavioral

Format:
This module contains a trainer's manual, 10 consumer guidebooks, and a demonstration video. The trainer's manual includes detailed guidelines for professionals and structured exercises useful for engaging family members. The interventions focus on reducing the family's emotional burden via teaching skills in communication and problem solving. The video demonstrates effective coping skills for families and can bemused in psychoeducational programs.

Workshops are provided for approximately 10 family members. Patients are not included in the family sessions.

Core Competencies:

The program is structured around seven competencies:
  1. Developing a Collaboration with the Family
  2. Offering Information on Mental Illness
  3. Enhancing Family Communication and Problem Solving
  4. Helping with Service System Use
  5. Helping the Family Meet Its Own Needs
  6. Helping with Special Characteristics of Ill Family Members
  7. Managing Confidentiality and Cultural Diversity

Research:   None

Note:    Above description reviewed and approved by Dr. Glynn, 1-10-03
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