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NAMI - Tri-Valley Family/Caregiver Support Group - Second Mondays - 7:15-9:00pm - Civic Center Public Library, 1188 South Livermore - Hwy 580 North Livermore exit, SOUTH four miles to other side of town on left past City Hall and Police. Just inside, turn sharp backwards LEFT to Library Board Room Contact: Marsha McInnis 925/606-7314
2005 Poster/ Handout (pdf) or for Past Topics
NAMI Ground Rules for Sustainable Groups
confidentiality ("What you say here, stays here.")
some structure
facilitated
time limits on stories
respect
getting and giving support
empathy
freedom to express painful experiences among peers
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NAMI CALIFORNIA .
NAMI Alameda County .
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