Matters of the Mind July/August 2013 Issue 4 Volume 2

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1 Matters of the Mind July/August 2013 Issue 4 Volume 2 NAMI Rome, 3 Central Plaza, Box 317 Rome, GA namiromega@gmail.com Graduates from another NAMI Sponsored CIT Training Program held from Aug 19 23, Paulding County. The Georgia CIT Program is a 40-hour, five day curriculum that is approved by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council. It is comprised of both classroom instruction and practical exercises delivered by mental health professionals, other subject matter experts and CIT law enforcement instructors. Thanks to those who serve and protect!

2 Page 2 Matters of the Mind Ask a Cop: What To Do in a Crisis if Your Officer Doesn't Have CIT training Not all officers have gone through crisis intervention training. Here's how to interact with officers if they haven't. From NAMI National READ MORE» STOP WALKING ON EGGSHELLS by BOOK REVIEW By Jim Moore Paul T. Mason, MS and Randi Kreger The second edition of the classic book about borderline personality disorder (BPD) is chocked full of helpful tools for family members of individuals living with this personality disorder. I want to share something that is often overlooked. In a relationship between two people, each person shares equally and owns 100% of his share; no more! Also, boundary setting is vital; however, we set OUR own boundary. We cannot set another s boundary. These two take-home points will help caregivers take care of themselves as they live with someone with BPD. Borderline personality disorder, often misdiagnosed, is a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships. Triggered by biological (brain) and environmental factors, it is treatable by a combination of medications and therapy dialectical behavioral therapy is prominent. Yet few mental health professionals are qualified to treat BPD. If you suspect your loved one has BPD, Stop Walking on Eggshells is a must read.

3 Matters of the Mind Page 3 Family Support Group Monday Nights The family support group that listens. This group is open to family and friends who have a real need to learn the ins and outs of mental illness because they deal with a person with mental illness in their life. It meets the same time as NAMI Connection, but in a different room. First United Methodist Church 202 E 3 rd Ave, Rome Mondays, 6 7:30pm Entrance door faces East 2 nd Street NAMI Connection Support Group Monday Nights Join others who have similar concerns. You'll not only get help, you'll give help. NAMI Rome holds a weekly support group for individuals with mental illnesses. First United Methodist Church 202 E 3 rd Ave, Rome Mondays, 6 7:30pm Entrance door faces East 2 nd Street You don t have to be a NAMI member to attend. For a complete description of all the programs NAMI Rome offers visit our website Remember NAMI s support groups are open to anyone age 18 and older Click here to get to the NAMI Rome website The calendar contains updated events (CIT and NAMI classes, support group meetings, NAMI Georgia and National events, complete description of all of the programs NAMI Rome offers, etc.) We have a Facebook page visit us today and we hope you will like us for yourself and your friends.

4 Page 4 Matters of the Mind SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH The local suicide prevention coalition, Healing Hearts, is hosting the annual conference of all of Georgia s coalitions Friday, September 20 th at Georgia Highlands College. There will be a $15 admittance fee that includes lunch. Several interesting workshops and presentations are on tap. Registration deadline, Friday, Sept 13 th. Download the registration form at and mail to RFCCCY PO Box 244 Rome, GA The Floyd County Coalition holds a monthly support group for family members/friends who lost a loved one to suicide. It meets the last Tuesday of each month at 5:30. For more information call (706) or healingheartsfloyd@gmail.com If you wish to learn more about the coalition, contact Carol Willis, , or carol.willis@comcast.net The Starfish Project The Family Starfish Project is a FREE six-week program for families who have lost a loved one to suicide. It is a series of six 90 minute sessions. The group offers a safe environment for support and healing after the loss of a loved one. The group can provide connection with other children and families experiencing a similar situation that can help normalize what can feel like a crazy situation. Groups can also help relieve some of the isolation that may be a byproduct of a death by suicide. The focus will be on shared problem-solving and shared resources DATE: Thursday September 12 and continues the following 6 Thursdays TIME: 6:00-7:30 PM LOCATION: Adairsville Church of God Hwy 41 north of Adairsville MORE: Registration required Call Send registration to : gordonsos@gordonconnection.org

5 Matters of the Mind Page 5 NATIONAL RECOGNITION OF ONE OF OUR OWN! August 26 th, 2013 Education meeting Dr. Rebecca Lapham talks about the relationship between the body, mind, and spirit and how they all affect living a healthier, happier life. She is a chiropractor with Lieberman Family Chiropractic in Rome. Bonnie Moore presents Dr. Lapham with a Silver Ribbon following her very informative presentation. Lieberman offers family rate plans. For more information, click here

6 Page 6 Matters of the Mind NAMI Rome has a new Family to Family (F2F) class beginning September, This 12 week course includes current information about brain disorders, up to date information about medications, most effective treatments to promote recovery, empathy, problem solving, listening and communication techniques focusing on care for the caregiver. For more information and/or to sign up contact: Bonnie Moore jmbm71@bellsouth.net Classes starting soon, so contact Bonnie asap Don t ever forget the wonderful resources available to you from our national NAMI website. You can find information on every aspect of mental illness from diagnosis to treatment, advocacy opportunities, personal stories of recovery, the latest research and much more. Visit today

7 Matters of the Mind Page 7 This year NAMI Rome is celebrating Mental Illness Awareness Week Click here to go to the Mental Illness Awareness Week website.. with a number of special activities details coming later We will be: Holding our traditional Candlight Service on the National Day of Prayer Oct 8 th 7-8 pm at Rome s First Presbyterian Church Donating books on Mental Illness to area libraries Hosting a special event involving fun, food and fellowship with special surprises for everyone involved. Details coming Soon!

8 Page 8 Matters of the Mind There is currently no NAMI affiliate in Dalton, Georgia and therefore no Support Groups or educational programs like we have here in Rome. By hosting a luncheon like this we hope to help raise community awareness so they will consider starting a NAMI affiliate of their own. We have plans of hosting more luncheons in other communities in the future.

9 Matters of the Mind Page 9 Help support the important work of the Floyd County Suicide Prevention Coalition while enjoying recipes from some of your favorite people. There are lots of great dishes from A Z in this great little cookbook of 450 recipes. It has a hard cover and a ringed center that allows the pages to be easily turned and the book to be set up on the counter while you are working with one of the recipes. The cost is $18.00 and you can send a check to the following address: RFCCCY PO Box 244 Rome, GA For more information on the Floyd County Suicide Prevention Coalition, visit their website by Clicking here Suicide and mental illness are strange bedfellows to say the least. Did you know that 90% of people that complete suicide have a diagnosed mental illness? NAMI Rome urges you to read up on suicide, learn warning signs, and communication skills by clicking on the links provided on this page and page 4.

10 Page 10 Matters of the Mind CRISIS HOTLINE 24 hour Georgia Crisis and Access Line, operated by Behavioral Health Link and sponsored by the state: WARM LINE 24 hour state-funded, consumer-directed resource for anyone struggling with mental health issues: NAMI the Nation s Voice on Mental Illness with more than 230,000 members, NAMI is the leading grassroots advocacy organization solely dedicated to improving the lives of persons with mental illness including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders. NAMI Rome is your local affiliate of the national organization. Please contact, visit or join us in our effort to erase the stigma surrounding mental illness. Your membership helps NAMI with its work improving the lives of persons with mental illness. Membership into NAMI Rome automatically enrolls you in NAMI Georgia and NAMI Regular Member $35.00 Open Door Member $3.00 (for individuals with financial challenges) To Join On line - click here or Print out a Membership Form and mail or bring to a meeting with cash or check D I D YOU KNO W? 9.2 million adults have cooccurring mental health and addiction disorders. 26 % of homeless adults staying in shelters live with a serious mental illness. 70 % of youth in juvenile justice systems have at least one mental health condition. 60 % of adults and 50 % of youth with a mental illness received NO mental health services in the previous year. African American and Hispanic Americans used mental health services at ½ the rate of whites in the previous year. Serious mental illness costs America $193.2 billion in lost earnings per year. The facts listed above come from NAMI National published information Visit for much more information.