December 2024
Hi FND Wellbeing Community Subscribers!
I hope you’re all staying as well can be. The festive season is upon us, and while it’s a time of joy and connection, it can also bring unique challenges for those of us living with FND. To help you navigate this season with more ease, I’m sharing my Top Tips for Surviving the Festive Season with FND!
From pacing yourself to managing sensory sensitivities, these practical suggestions are designed to help you find comfort, maintain boundaries, and enjoy those special moments.
🎄 Download Your Free Tips Here: Top Tips for the Festive Season 🎄
AND ... we'll be going deeper with lots of tips and tools in our next Wellbeing Wednesday!
Here's What Has Been Happening!
"I never knew this stuff existed. I'm blown away. Thank you!"
It’s always a pleasure to welcome and support those newly diagnosed with FND into our community, and the latest intake of the Starting Steps course is no exception!
Even in Week 1, the course is already making a difference. From busting myths and gaining understanding, to tracking symptoms and beginning their personalised FND Plan, participants are taking courageous steps toward feeling more confident and empowered on their journey.
Wellbeing Wednesdays - This Month's Topic: Dizziness
Each month, we dive into a specific FND symptom, and in November, we focused on Persistent Postural-Perception Dizziness (PPPD or 3PD).
We gained insights from the latest research - including Virtual Reality - helped to clarify understanding with the predictive brain, supported those impacted by it, explored some strategies and tips to manage it AND we even got to try out some Vestibular Rehabilitation Exercises (VRE) to help retrain the brain! Wow!!
You can sign up for FREE and join in Wellbeing Wednesdays here:
AND ... I'm working hard behind the scenes to bring you an FND Online Wellbeing Retreat in January 2025! Stay tuned!
Upcoming Courses & Events
Neurographic Art
Sunday 1 December, 7pm (UK Time)
Join me and others with FND for insights and fun. Learn the basic principles and create your own artwork, all with a beautiful, supportive FND community.
No Art Skills Required! Discover a new way for self-expression, processing emotions, and healing. This art therapy offers a creative pathway towards mental and emotional wellness, tailored for FND.
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🎁 FND Online Wellbeing Retreat
Save The Dates!
I'm excited! It's happening - and becoming very real!!!
I'm honoured to have 🌟 🌟 amazing people 🌟 🌟 (most from within the FND and Chronic Health communities) to support me, donating their knowledge, expertise, energy and time to bring you this wellbeing event for FND 🎊
10-12 January 2025
Details of how you can join in will be announced in the next few days - so keep your eyes peeled. It promises to be a truly impactful event, unlike any other for this community.
You can be amongst the first to know by registering your interest here:
£15
🎁Drop a Hint: The Gift of Wellbeing This Christmas🎁
Looking for the perfect gift to add to your wish list?
This Christmas, why not suggest an FND Wellbeing Gift Card? It’s a thoughtful way for friends and family to support you on your FND journey—whether it’s joining a course, accessing resources, or participating in a workshop.
Many in our community have found these courses and sessions life-changing, and this could be the support and opportunity for you to take that next step too.
🎁 How It Works:
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Gift cards can be purchased in any amount.
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They can be used toward any FND Wellbeing course or session.
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A simple way for loved ones to give a gift that truly makes a difference.
Let them know what’s on your wish list this year. Discover more
Wishing You Much Comfort & Joy
Thank you to everyone who has connected and supported this community throughout 2024. It's been a whirlwind of a year, and I could not have done it without your support.
Wishing you all much comfort and joy over the festive season.
Kerryn
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