Recovery from Rescuing

West Bloomfield, MI-- Mental Health Professionals, P.C. is offering a 3 hour personal growth seminar entited Recovery from Rescuing for people who wish to be less stressed and more effective in their efforts to help loved ones with mental illness and addictions. 

The interactive program will be on held on Thursday September 11,2008 6:30-9:30 pm at Mental Health Professionals, PC in West Bloomfield. (5600 W. Maple Rd, N Side, 1/4 mile E. of Orchard Lake Rd.,).  Cost is $65.00 per person and includes the materials fee. Master-Card and Visa accepted.  Call (248) 626-3333 to register.

Facilitators are Linda M. Hoes, PhD a Nurse Practitioner Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years clinical experience and Jacqueline Castine, BA, Oakland County CMH Community Education Specialist. Castine is in recovery from bipolar disorder, chemical dependency and co-dependency.  She is the author of Recovery from Rescuing ,1989 and I wish I could fix It, But... 2005 Both are specialists in bipolar disorders and major depression.

Dr. Hoes, is the author of Bipolar Disorder in Women and Self Management for Mood Disorders. 2005 Attendees will learn how to set boundaries, when helping becomes enabling, how to communicate with a person who has a mental illness, how to reduce guilt, fear, resentment and controlling behaviors. 

Also the classes will present guidelines for when to take charge, when to let go, and how to increase positive empowerment strategies for everyone. Attendees are encouraged to register early and bring their pressing questions to the sessions. Checks should be made payable to: Mental Health Professional, PC. 5600 West Maple B-206 West Bloomfield, MI 48322-3704