Class Description     What Participants Say

What Family-to-Family Participants Say...

“In dealing with my son’s hospitalization this March, during the course, I felt better equipped to deal with the doctors and staff. I am very happy to have had the support from the teachers.”

“It is a great program. It helped us tremendously to understand the disease. Given us some guidelines, how to handle and deal with the patient.”

“Extremely helpful because the material addressed my needs.”

“Excellent-very educative, informative and insight. (Teachers) inspired the class. The interaction with all the families very good.(Teachers) showed patience and love.”

“Wonderful. Learned much. I’m not the only one with problems.”

“It was a very comprehensive, caring, sympathetic presentation. I feel better prepared for the time when our daughter re-appears and looks to us for help and support.”

“I wish I had taken this course many years ago. I understand my daughter better and have some ideas about problem solving. I found both instructors to be very informative and found and found their willingness to share their family stories helpful. They were very friendly and put us at ease.”

“I feel I have more resources than before. More communication skills. I’m not alone.”

“I am more informed than before. I feel much better, I can help my son in many ways now.”

“Learned about nature/cause of illness, as well as treatment.”

“Wonderful! I “get” why my sweet husband acts the way he does- this course has helped make our marriage stronger. It was just what I needed. What terrific trainers, they work so well to complement each other.”

“I like it a lot, it gave me peace of mind and a better understanding of the problem.”

“Excellent, I don’t feel so isolated.”

“Personal experiences shared by fellow members of this course including the team leaders, discussions related to the readings.”

“The course is very helpful in orienting concerned family members with abroad range of issues. The nature of the disease, the vocabulary involved, the needs of the ill, the needs of caregivers, how to communicate with the ill member and among family members, the setting of realistic goals, and opportunities for advocacy. I feel more capable of dealing with the situation. Teachers provided excellent examples of leadership, teaching skills, personal contributions and dedication.”