Understanding the Angry Child

Sponsored by NAMI-Eastside.

“Understanding the Angry Child: Strategies for Living with Emotional and Behavioral Health Disorders”

March 8, 2014 at Northshore Baptist Church, 10301 NE 145th St., Kirkland, WA 98034

Please spread the word about this fantastic FREE educational event geared toward families, caregivers, teachers, counselors and health professionals.

Registration:    8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Continental Breakfast:   9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:   9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Linea Johnson and Cinda Johnson, authors of Perfect Chaos, A Daughter's Struggle to Survive Bipolar and a Mother's Journey to Save Her. It is the inside story of Linea's struggle through the diagnosis, treatment and acceptance of bipolar disorder and Cinda and her families' pain, love and pride for their daughter in this fierce fight. Their hope is that by sharing their experiences they can provide insight, information and hope for others in this battle, families, teachers, counselors and health professionals in their work.

Break:  11:00 AM –11:15 AM

Breakout session #1:   11:15 AM – 12:45 PM

Instead of panels of experts, this year there will be presentations followed by Q&A.

We are currently working on obtaining CEU and clock hours.

Lunch:  12:45 PM – 2:00 PM

In an effort to save money, this year attendees are asked to pay part of the cost of their lunch. Please indicate if you would like to purchase a light lunch for $5.00. Cash or checks (no credit or debit cards) will be accepted at the event. Snacks & coffee will be provided.

Breakout session #2:   2:00PM – 3:30PM

For more detailed info on Breakout sessions, presenter’s bios, and online registration, please go to: http://www.nami-eastside.org/ .  Registration will be under 2014 NAMI Eastside Children’s Conference. For more information call the NAMI Eastside Office 425-885-6264.