1. They keep track of their members, mostly for tax write-offs.
2. They FORCE you to use this dumb "consumer" label. If they try to force you to use consumer, calmly but assertively tell them you will call yourself what you want to be called and it's none of NAMI's business.
3. Lot of structure? Do this... Do this... I don't want anybody telling me what to do, let alone NAMI!
4. I have questions about CONFIDENTIALITY and NAMI.
@chiriquiTV Yeah I keep track of the members in my affiliate. They joined. They paid dues. They want a newsletter. I can't send it to them without an address. Nobody forces me to use ANY label and I've never told anybody to call themselves anything. I'm not going to speak for NAMI, but nobody cares what you call yourself.
@chiriquiTV Structure is good. I've been to groups that were free-for-alls. They were very helpful with folks talking over each other & disrespecting each other. I'll take a little structure over that. Nobody tells you what to do in NAMI. We're adults for crying out loud.
So what questions do you have about confidentiality & NAMI? When you attend a Connection group, you agree to certain guidelines. Number 3 is "Absolute confidentiality." What you do after you leave, reflects on you.
@chiriquiTV But I understand that Connection isn't for everyone. But sitting around with your peers and trying to give answers or solve each others problems, or successes, is VERY empowering.
I hope you'll give it another chance. You're a year older and that seems to be what you need the most.
It's idiots like you that keep ignorance alive!
Mental illness is a an illness like any other. If some one had cancer would they need a 12 step program?
this is just a brain washing that keeps ignorance alive.
Why don't you tell me to stop taking my meds and go to church while you're at it?
nekkoice 5 months ago
NAMI Does this:
1. They keep track of their members, mostly for tax write-offs.
2. They FORCE you to use this dumb "consumer" label. If they try to force you to use consumer, calmly but assertively tell them you will call yourself what you want to be called and it's none of NAMI's business.
3. Lot of structure? Do this... Do this... I don't want anybody telling me what to do, let alone NAMI!
4. I have questions about CONFIDENTIALITY and NAMI.
5. They are not a big help on important things.
chiriquiTV 1 year ago
@chiriquiTV Yeah I keep track of the members in my affiliate. They joined. They paid dues. They want a newsletter. I can't send it to them without an address. Nobody forces me to use ANY label and I've never told anybody to call themselves anything. I'm not going to speak for NAMI, but nobody cares what you call yourself.
joeteixeira 6 months ago
@chiriquiTV Structure is good. I've been to groups that were free-for-alls. They were very helpful with folks talking over each other & disrespecting each other. I'll take a little structure over that. Nobody tells you what to do in NAMI. We're adults for crying out loud.
So what questions do you have about confidentiality & NAMI? When you attend a Connection group, you agree to certain guidelines. Number 3 is "Absolute confidentiality." What you do after you leave, reflects on you.
joeteixeira 6 months ago
@chiriquiTV But I understand that Connection isn't for everyone. But sitting around with your peers and trying to give answers or solve each others problems, or successes, is VERY empowering.
I hope you'll give it another chance. You're a year older and that seems to be what you need the most.
Did I mention it's FREE?
joeteixeira 6 months ago
@joeteixeira Wow! I hit a nerve, didn't I?
chiriquiTV 3 months ago
Very good information during the movie. I am looking forward to my first meeting soon. Thank you for posting this on youtube.
Noonmark1 1 year ago
Great information for your loved one who wants to reach out to other consumers with mental health
TSTOIMPRESS 2 years ago