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LEAP (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner)

Aug 26th, 2022

Struggling to help a family member with a psychotic illness to accept treatment? This course may interest you.

2026 LEAP TRAINING INFORMATION

Do you have a family member who is experiencing schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or another psychotic illness, and is unwilling to accept treatment? If so, then you may find the LEAP course helpful.

The LEAP® (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner) course is for the family members or caregivers of individuals who are experiencing psychosis (hallucinations and, or delusions) and are not aware that they have a mental illness. This is an evidence-based course that aims to improve or repair the relationship with your family member. It can also be helpful in getting your loved one to recognize the signs of their condition, and to accept treatment. LEAP was developed by Dr. Xavier Amador, a renowned clinical psychologist, with first-hand experience caring for a family member with a serious mental illness.

The LEAP-certified trainer, a family member like you, was taught by Dr. Amador and has helped hundreds of other Albertans over the past 5 years. This interactive course includes opportunities to practice new ways to communicate with, and to relate to, an individual with a psychotic illness. 


Our 2026 courses will be held at our new CMHA office, located at Centre 106, 10232 106 St. Edmonton, NW, and the course dates and times are listed below.

Location: All in-person courses will be hosted at CMHA-Edmonton, Centre 106 – 10232 – 106 St. NW Edmonton, AB T5J 1H7. All courses run from 9:00am to 2:30pm. If you have questions about LEAP or are wondering if this course is for you, please email strongercommunities@cmha-edmonton.ab.ca.

LEAP Posters: Please feel free download the LEAP posters below, for

LEAP Poster (PDF)
LEAP Poster (Image)

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Application for LEAP Training

LEAP® (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner) courses are suitable for the family members or caregivers of someone who experiences psychosis (hallucinations and, or delusions) but who does not recognize they have a mental illness. This courses is for family members. If you are a health care provider or are seeking information to help in your work, another course can be arranged that will suit your needs. Please contact the trainer if this applies to you. We are currently offering this course to Alberta residents only. The registration information collected in the application is used to help the trainer customize the course and will be kept confidential. If you have any questions please contact the trainer directly at alberta.leap@gmail.com.
Which session are you applying for?(Required)

About You

Name(Required)

Other's Information (optional)

If a partner/spouse or an additional family member will also participate, please include their information.
Name

Your Loved One

What is the relationship of your loved one to you?(Required)

What is your loved one's diagnosis?(Required)

If you are unsure, or if they are undiagnosed, please select the “other” option and describe the symptoms.
Does your loved one experience hallucinations and/or delusions?(Required)
Is your loved one refusing treatment or avoiding prescribed medications?(Required)
Do you or your loved one live in Alberta?(Required)
How long have you been aware of your loved one's mental illness?(Required)
Where did you hear about LEAP?(Required)

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