Families can and do play a major role in recovery from a first episode of psychosis, and providing education and support to family members is critical in early psychosis programming. The perspectives of families impacted by psychosis are often not heard, so in this session, you will hear from two Family Support Specialists, including the FSS within Tennessee’s Clinical High Risk for Psychosis program. Both have loved and cared for a family member experiencing symptoms of psychosis, sticking with them through the ups and downs, and choosing to use their voices to help other families along the way. Come hear the power of their stories.
Learning Objectives:
Empathize with the ups and downs of caring for a loved one with psychosis;
Identify some of the early warning signs that a loved one may be experiencing psychosis and ways to support them; and,
Learn about the transition from family peer to family support specialist.
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