NAMI Northern Virginia's speakers present powerful presentations
that raise awareness and share hope.
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In Our Own Voice is a 45 or 60-minute presentation featuring presentation by two NAMI-trained individuals who share their personal, hopeful journeys toward wellness.
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NAMISmarts
Skill-building workshop: Develop your personal story to better advocate for yourself, a family member, or for legislative advocacy on behalf of persons living with mental health conditions.
Three 90-minute modules are available: Module 1: Telling Your Story - participants learn how to deliver a compelling, one to two minute version of their personal story Module 2: Contacting Your Legislator - participants learn how to write attention-getting emails and make phone calls that leave a positive impression. Module 3: Meeting Your Legislator - participants learn how to orchestrate successful meetings with elected officials. |
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NAMI Ending the Silence
For Students is a 50-minute presentation for middle and high school students and youth groups. A short educational presentation is followed by a hopeful, personal story shared by a NAMI-trained young adult who experienced a mental health condition while in school.
For Parents & Caregivers is an hour-long presentation for parents and caregivers.
For Educators is an hour-long in-service workshop for educators and school staff.
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Click here to see a video produced by the NAMI national office in collaboration with NAMI Northern Virginia and a Northern Virginia school system. Email msouza@nami-nova.org to learn more about scheduling a presentation.
Additional presentations by Family Members, Peers and NAMI Northern Virginia staff are available for:
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