Welcome to September 2024
Hi FND Wellbeing Community Subscribers!
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I’m trying something new with the format of our Community Updates and would love to hear your thoughts! Let me know if you like the new look, or if there’s anything we can improve.
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I’ve been busy working behind the scenes and also taking some much-needed time for myself. As many of you know, I have a deep love for trees. On my recent adventures, I stumbled upon some stunning Redwood trees and other magnificent old ambassadors of nature.
I thought I’d share a couple of pics with you!
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As we roll into September, there’s a lot happening. Many of our courses are restarting with new intakes this month, so here’s a quick summary to ensure you don’t miss out!
Upcoming Webinar & Courses
FREE - FND: Why The Spoon Theory Is Not Enough!
THURSDAY 5 SEPTEMBER - 11AM & 7PM (UK timezone)
So often we are not taught to pace well. We are told to do a thing and then rest. Perhaps you've learnt to count 'spoons', but find they vary most days or you just don't have enough!
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Discover 8 different types of fatigue that can impact FND and why managing spoons is just a starting point.
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A Felt Sense Of Safety
3-Week Course. Starts Tuesday 10 September
Our bodies can do weird and wonderful things that feel beyond our control. We can feel disconnected and our own body can feel unsafe. You can't just tell yourself that you are safe, you need to FEEL it in your body.
Develop a deeper connection between your mind and body, build your toolkit to feel more resourced and experience a more embodied felt sense of safety.
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Simply Rest: Nurturing Wellness in the Midst of Challenges
8-Week Course. Starts Friday 20 September
Our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing is challenged and often feels elusive with FND. This course delves deep into the art of rest beyond just sleep.
Explore a spectrum of practices towards restful rejuvenation and rekindled your energy and resilience to help manage your FND symptoms and overall wellbeing.
Pacing Pathways: Navigating Life with FND
12-Week Course. Starts Thursday 19 September
Constantly battling the Boom & Bust of fatigue? Has 'The Spoon Theory' fallen short? Can't find your 'baseline'? Does sensory, environmental, mental and emotional overwhelm leave you feeling drained? Then t​his course is for you!​
This groundbreaking 12-week course provides you with a personalised roadmap to regain mastery over your energy and navigate life with FND.
And In Other News ...
Raising Awareness About FND
This month I'm raising awareness with the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust who have invited me to provide them with a 'Spotlight' session on Functional Neurological Disorder.
I know that there is a lot of ignorance and misunderstanding of our condition, but the good news is that I am personally seeing a much more open and proactive shift towards understanding the condition amongst healthcare practitioners in the last 12 months. I know there's a long way to go, but it's a good start!
Keep an eye out for ...
... A Webinar on Nervous System Regulation for FND ...
Exact date to be confirmed: Towards the end of September / beginning of October I'll be hosting another FREE webinar on FND and the challenges of nervous system regulation - plus they'll be a technique or two to take away!
... And A Monthly Meet Up for Neurographic Art!
By request from some lovely members of our FND community. I'll be trialling a monthly opportunity to come together, as group of people who understand FND, to have a go at creating some neurographic art/squiggles, and have a chat too.
If you would like to join in, register here!
