New Dates Added for ONLINE Family-to-Family Course on Serious Mental Illness

October 13, 2025

Kyoko H

From the Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society Newsletter

About this course

The Family-to-Family education course is from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). NAMI is the largest grassroots mental health organization in the United States. The course is licensed and adapted for use in British Columbia. It is a designated evidence-based program. This means that according to research, attending this course significantly increases the problem-solving and communication skills of those supporting a loved one with a serious mental illness.

Based on the trauma model of education, the course utilizes a unique combination of healing, consciousness-raising and empowerment to address the long-neglected needs of those caring for a loved one with a serious mental illness.

The course is taught by two trained Course Leaders, who have lived experience of caring for a friend, sibling, partner, or child with a serious mental illness.

During this 8-week course, you will understand more about different mental illnesses and find out how to navigate the B.C. Mental health system. In addition, you will develop a range of practical communication and problem-solving skills to help you better care for your ill loved one and yourself.

Furthermore, throughout the course you will have regular opportunities to share your lived experience and knowledge with others and create lasting connections with a community that has similar experiences to you.

To register, https://pathwayssmi.org/education/family-to-family-course/

For more information, please contact the event organizers at programs@pathwayssmi.org