FND and the nervous system is so entwined!
This is one of FND Wellbeing's most popular and truly impactful courses that is designed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in mind. Embark on a transformative journey to empower your self-care and enhance your overall wellbeing through nervous system regulation.
With a dynamic blend of insightful teachings, effective strategies, practical tools, and interactive activities, you'll build a personalised toolkit of resources unique to you to help manage FND symptoms. Interact with a community of like-minded participants who understand and ‘get’ FND, fostering a relatable, non-judgemental and supportive environment to learn within.
Unravel the mysteries of the vagus nerve as you begin to develop your knowledge, awareness and skills for emotional regulation, stress management, and resilience to reclaim control and manage your FND with more confidence. Embrace this opportunity to unlock your potential for self-regulation, celebrate your growth, and continue your journey to look after your own FND wellbeing.
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Outcomes For This Course
Improved Nervous System Regulation
Gain gain practical tools and techniques to better regulate your nervous system, helping to manage FND symptoms more effectively and fostering a greater sense of control over your wellbeing.
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Increased Understanding of Your Body
Through exercises focused on proprioception, interoception, and exteroception, you will develop a deeper understanding of your body's sensations and signals, which can improve symptom management.
Strengthened Your Sense of Safety and Connection
By focusing on neuroception and building a felt sense of safety, this course helps you feel more secure and connected to your body, creating a supportive environment for healing and recovery.
A Toolkit of Personalised, Practical Resources
By the end of the course, you will have a personalised toolkit of strategies, tips and techniques that are specifically attuned to your nervous system's needs, supporting your healing journey with FND.
Course Structure
Module 1 - Introduction and getting to know your nervous system
- An introduction to the course structure and overview of the key topics
- The anatomy of the Nervous System, the vagus nerve and what it regulates
- Why regulating your nervous system is important for people with FND
- Some techniques and tools to get you started.
You will discover the fundamentals of your nervous system and why its regulation is crucial for managing FND. By understanding the vagus nerve and learning initial techniques, you'll gain valuable tools to start improving your wellbeing immediately.
Module 2 - Neuroception & Safety Perception
- An in-depth exploration of neuroception's role in nervous system states
- Practical neuroception exercises for a felt sense of safety and regulation
- Practical techniques and tools for grounding and calming the nervous system
Module 2 delves into neuroception with practical exercises illustrating that a felt sense of safety cannot be achieved through thought alone. These tools are crafted to enhance security, improve nervous system regulation, and foster a supportive path towards healing and recovery.
Module 3 - Exteroception & the Environment
- The perception of environmental stimuli originating outside of the body,
- Unpacking exteroception's influence on sensory experiences
- Relating the external environment to nervous system responses/triggers
- Practical strategies and tools for sensory and environmental triggers
Build your understanding exteroception and its impact on sensory experiences, exploring how environmental stimuli influence nervous system responses and triggers. You will gain practical strategies and tools to help navigate sensory challenges, fostering a more balanced and regulated approach to managing FND symptoms effectively.
Module 4 - Proprioception & Interoception
- Understanding the influence of proprioception and interoception on responses
- Dipping gently into internal signals and emotions for mindful self-connection
- Using proprioception exercises to begin positive connection & regulation
In Module 4, you gain a deeper understanding of how proprioception and interoception influence your body's responses and emotions. By engaging in exercises that connect with internal signals, you will develop skills for mindful self-connection and emotional regulation.
Module 5 - The Window of tolerance and emotional regulation
- Understanding the window of tolerance and emotional states
- Techniques to gently expand the window for vagal flexibility and regulation
- Techniques and tools to help ease into emotional regulation
Following on from module 4, you'll learn to understand and identify your window of tolerance, gaining insight into your emotional states. This module offers techniques to gently expand your window of tolerance, promoting vagal flexibility and gentle emotional regulation.
Module 6 - Creative Expression for the Nervous System
- Introduction to creative expression as a tool for nervous system regulation.
- An exploration of various creative outlets
- Understanding how creative expression engages the vagus nerve
- Creating resource tools for nervous system regulation and wellbeing
Explore a variety of different forms of creative expression. It's a powerful tool for nervous system regulation, engaging the vagus nerve to promote wellbeing. You'll learn to develop your neuroplasticity, support your nervous system, enhance emotional resilience and have fun!
Module 7 - Social Engagement and Connection
- Understanding the impact of social connections on nervous system states.
- Strategies and techniques to build social interactions and support systems
- Techniques for expanding the window of tolerance through social engagement
Module 7 delves into the profound impact of social connections on nervous system states, offering strategies and techniques to foster meaningful interactions and supportive relationships. Through targeted exercises, you'll learn how to expand your window of tolerance by engaging in positive social interactions, promoting emotional regulation and overall wellbeing.
Module 8 - Putting your unique toolkit together
- Complete a personalised collection of strategies, tools and techniques to support your own unique nervous symptom and FND management toolkit
- A reflection on your journey throughout the course.
Bring all you have learned together to create your personalised toolkit of resources, all tailored to manage your unique nervous system and FND challenges. The course concludes with a reflective session to honour and acknowledge your transformative journey throughout the course.
Personalised payment plans available on request:
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Empowerment & Agency
Practical Guidance, Tips & Tools
Understanding & Support
Workbooks & Resources
What's included
A Toolkit of Practical Resources
Unlock a comprehensive toolkit designed to nurture your nervous system with a diverse array of techniques and practices.
From grounding, Havening and vagal activation exercises, through sensory management and gentle movement, to creative and social regulation tools, this course will empower you with practical resources for holistic wellbeing and resilience.
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This treasure chest of resources helps build a personalised toolkit that not only works to attune and regulate your nervous system, it fosters a sense of agency to leave you feeling empowered.
8 Modules to Discover
Embark on a transformative journey through this 8-module course, delving deep into the intricate relationship between FND and nervous system regulation.
Each module explores diverse strategies and insights tailored to your unique needs for better nervous system regulation. This empowers you to navigate your symptoms with more confidence and foster resilience with newfound clarity and understanding.
This really is an impactful journey of discover that opens up possibilities to retrain your body and brain.
Different Formats
Each module contains a workbook for you to take away and work through at your own pace. It accompanies you on your journey of finding the right system regulation practices that work for you.
The printed materials are in pastel colours for visual sensitivity as well as black and white to keep costs down for those who wish to print.
There are audio and video resources to help with different types of learning, symptom management and sensitivities.
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Where particular needs are identified in advance, the formats will be tailored wherever possible.
Group Support Sessions
FND is so commonly misunderstood and often our experiences that accompany this lead to us not feeling shamed or dismissed.
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FND Wellbeing endeavours to provide an platform of understanding and a safe environment for discussion and exploration within small group work. This enables the content and support to be tailored towards the needs and requirements of participants.
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Attendees of the course have lived experience and have been impacted by FND providing a forum for understanding and support.
The Nervous System Foundation Package
Enhance your journey with a fuller introduction to nervous system regulation and support across both programmes!
Enrol in the foundational Felt Sense of Safety course and pair it with the deeper, more comprehensive NeuroFlow course.
Personalised payment plans available on request:
£10 Off: £139 £129
Monday 10 February 2025, 11am (GMT)
Thursday 27 February 2025, 7pm (GMT)
Your Instructor
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Hi, I'm Kerryn!
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I've spent over 5 years training in nervous system regulation, clinical hypnosis, and wellbeing coaching as part of my own recovery journey with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Since 2017, I have been dedicated to helping the FND community through peer-led support groups, FND events, and shared resources.
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I'm passionate about helping our community build knowledge, discover resources, and gain practical techniques to better manage FND and other challenges. By guiding you through effective, hands-on methods each week, I aim to help you feel safer in your body and reconnect with it in a positive way.
