This CRAFT program is a skills-based program for families of people who struggle with mental illness. It was originally created and developed by Dr. Robert Meyers specifically for those suffering from substance use disorder (a mental illness) to help get them into treatment. CRAFT, in its present form, teaches family members practical strategies to motivate change both in themselves and their significant other. Here, the learning modules of CRAFT have been adapted for a more general and inclusive mental illness approach. Specific skills for learning include:
- Understanding a loved one’s triggers
- Positive communication strategies
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Problem Solving
- Self-care
- Precautions against violence and creating a safety plan
- Getting a loved one to accept help
Dates: 3 Wednesdays, May 22, 29 & June 5, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00pm
Facilitators: Michael Kurek and assisted by Karen Hoersch
Location: CMHA, 930 Portage Avenue – Blueberry Room
To register for the CRAFT – Community Reinforcement Family Training for Mental Illness course, please fill out the form below:
