FNDcourage
@fndcourage.bsky.social
FNDcourage expands traditional models of care, providing access to resources, a supportive and healing community, and individualized high-quality education for those diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).
Big or small, every victory counts. Drop a win in the comments. It can be one grounding moment, one small success, or even just a breath of relief. Let’s support those small victories and cheer each other on!
#FND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #FNDcourage #FNDsupport
#FND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #FNDcourage #FNDsupport
December 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Big or small, every victory counts. Drop a win in the comments. It can be one grounding moment, one small success, or even just a breath of relief. Let’s support those small victories and cheer each other on!
#FND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #FNDcourage #FNDsupport
#FND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #FNDcourage #FNDsupport
Resilience grows when we notice stress early, respond with self-compassion, and stay curious about what our body and mind are telling us. Small habits such as mindfulness, rest, and connection strengthen the nervous system over time. #resilience #fnd
December 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Resilience grows when we notice stress early, respond with self-compassion, and stay curious about what our body and mind are telling us. Small habits such as mindfulness, rest, and connection strengthen the nervous system over time. #resilience #fnd
Registration is open for the Winter 2026 Course! Dr. Afra Moenter, with 15+ years supporting FND, created the FNDcourage Online Course to provide practical tools, nervous system education, and a supportive community to those with #FND and their care partners. Learn more @ www.fncourage.org/course
November 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Registration is open for the Winter 2026 Course! Dr. Afra Moenter, with 15+ years supporting FND, created the FNDcourage Online Course to provide practical tools, nervous system education, and a supportive community to those with #FND and their care partners. Learn more @ www.fncourage.org/course
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Thank you to @harvardmed.bsky.social (Harvard Medicine Magazine) for this recent article on #FND. This evidence-based view highlights real brain connectivity differences and supports multidisciplinary approaches for recovery.
November 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Thank you to @harvardmed.bsky.social (Harvard Medicine Magazine) for this recent article on #FND. This evidence-based view highlights real brain connectivity differences and supports multidisciplinary approaches for recovery.
Today is a reminder to be kind to others, but also to extend that same kindness to yourself. Take a moment today to be gentle with yourself and reflect on how amazing you are!
#WorldKindnessDay #FNDcourage #SelfCompassion #MindfulLiving #KindnessHeals
#WorldKindnessDay #FNDcourage #SelfCompassion #MindfulLiving #KindnessHeals
November 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Today is a reminder to be kind to others, but also to extend that same kindness to yourself. Take a moment today to be gentle with yourself and reflect on how amazing you are!
#WorldKindnessDay #FNDcourage #SelfCompassion #MindfulLiving #KindnessHeals
#WorldKindnessDay #FNDcourage #SelfCompassion #MindfulLiving #KindnessHeals
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Functional Neurological Disorder does not mean:
* you’re faking
* you’re responsible for becoming ill
* you could stop it if you wanted
* it’s “just anxiety”
* that you don’t really have a disability
* that there’s no hope
* you’re faking
* you’re responsible for becoming ill
* you could stop it if you wanted
* it’s “just anxiety”
* that you don’t really have a disability
* that there’s no hope
November 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Functional Neurological Disorder does not mean:
* you’re faking
* you’re responsible for becoming ill
* you could stop it if you wanted
* it’s “just anxiety”
* that you don’t really have a disability
* that there’s no hope
* you’re faking
* you’re responsible for becoming ill
* you could stop it if you wanted
* it’s “just anxiety”
* that you don’t really have a disability
* that there’s no hope
November is a time to pause and reflect on what brings us joy, comfort, and hope. Join us for a gentle, evidence-informed workshop that explores how gratitude can support the mind and body.
Visit www.fndcourage.org for more info.
#fnd #fndcourage
Visit www.fndcourage.org for more info.
#fnd #fndcourage
November 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
November is a time to pause and reflect on what brings us joy, comfort, and hope. Join us for a gentle, evidence-informed workshop that explores how gratitude can support the mind and body.
Visit www.fndcourage.org for more info.
#fnd #fndcourage
Visit www.fndcourage.org for more info.
#fnd #fndcourage
Mindfulness can help people with FND calm the nervous system, build body awareness, regulate emotions, boost neuroplasticity, strengthen self-regulation, and increase confidence. Small mindful moments and movement each day can make a big difference! #fnd #fndcourage
October 31, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Mindfulness can help people with FND calm the nervous system, build body awareness, regulate emotions, boost neuroplasticity, strengthen self-regulation, and increase confidence. Small mindful moments and movement each day can make a big difference! #fnd #fndcourage
Join us for a special Thrive Together session with Dr. Afra Moenter, who will explore neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to adapt and change) and why it matters for people with Functional Neurological Disorder. Saturday, November 1st @ 11:00 AM (MT) Register: lnkd.in/gZvKqamM
#FND
#FND
October 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Join us for a special Thrive Together session with Dr. Afra Moenter, who will explore neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to adapt and change) and why it matters for people with Functional Neurological Disorder. Saturday, November 1st @ 11:00 AM (MT) Register: lnkd.in/gZvKqamM
#FND
#FND
Sat. Oct 18 at 2 PM ET - Staying Social, an online teen event led by young adults with FND. Connect, share & explore ways to stay social while caring for your nervous system and managing symptoms.
🔗 Register: fndcourage.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🔗 Register: fndcourage.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Sat. Oct 18 at 2 PM ET - Staying Social, an online teen event led by young adults with FND. Connect, share & explore ways to stay social while caring for your nervous system and managing symptoms.
🔗 Register: fndcourage.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🔗 Register: fndcourage.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Movement is more than exercise; it’s connecting with your body, supporting your nervous system, and building confidence. In the FNDcourage course, we explore voluntary, involuntary, micro, and macro movements. This week, try gentle mindful movement or even visualizing the moves if it feels too much.
October 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Movement is more than exercise; it’s connecting with your body, supporting your nervous system, and building confidence. In the FNDcourage course, we explore voluntary, involuntary, micro, and macro movements. This week, try gentle mindful movement or even visualizing the moves if it feels too much.
FND is rooted in the body & nervous system. Mindful movement, breathwork, and awareness help you reconnect. Try to listen to what your body needs today. Even small shifts and mindful check-ins can lead to healing. #FNDcourage #ThriveTogether #SomaticWellness #fnd
October 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
FND is rooted in the body & nervous system. Mindful movement, breathwork, and awareness help you reconnect. Try to listen to what your body needs today. Even small shifts and mindful check-ins can lead to healing. #FNDcourage #ThriveTogether #SomaticWellness #fnd
Research shows FND is related to how the brain & body communicate. Studies highlight the role of interoception, the vagus nerve, and regulation skills in reducing symptoms and improving well-being. Strengthening these areas can support healing & presence. #FND
October 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Research shows FND is related to how the brain & body communicate. Studies highlight the role of interoception, the vagus nerve, and regulation skills in reducing symptoms and improving well-being. Strengthening these areas can support healing & presence. #FND
This October, FNDcourage is dedicating the month to wellness and FND education with free workshops, activities, and resources for the FND community.
Events are free, but we ask you to consider donating what you can. See the schedule in the graphic!
#ThriveTogether #FNDcourage #fnd
Events are free, but we ask you to consider donating what you can. See the schedule in the graphic!
#ThriveTogether #FNDcourage #fnd
September 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This October, FNDcourage is dedicating the month to wellness and FND education with free workshops, activities, and resources for the FND community.
Events are free, but we ask you to consider donating what you can. See the schedule in the graphic!
#ThriveTogether #FNDcourage #fnd
Events are free, but we ask you to consider donating what you can. See the schedule in the graphic!
#ThriveTogether #FNDcourage #fnd
As the new school year begins, it’s important to remember that students with FND may need extra support in the classroom. Every student’s needs are unique and these adjustments can help create a learning environment where they can thrive.
What accommodations have been helpful for your student?
What accommodations have been helpful for your student?
September 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
As the new school year begins, it’s important to remember that students with FND may need extra support in the classroom. Every student’s needs are unique and these adjustments can help create a learning environment where they can thrive.
What accommodations have been helpful for your student?
What accommodations have been helpful for your student?
Are you curious about the FNDcourage Course? 🤔 This is your chance to hear directly from those who have experienced it!
Past and current students will share their experiences, explain how the course works, and answer your questions.
September 6th @ 10:00 AM MT
fndcourage.zoom.us/.../reg.../Q...
Past and current students will share their experiences, explain how the course works, and answer your questions.
September 6th @ 10:00 AM MT
fndcourage.zoom.us/.../reg.../Q...
September 4, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Are you curious about the FNDcourage Course? 🤔 This is your chance to hear directly from those who have experienced it!
Past and current students will share their experiences, explain how the course works, and answer your questions.
September 6th @ 10:00 AM MT
fndcourage.zoom.us/.../reg.../Q...
Past and current students will share their experiences, explain how the course works, and answer your questions.
September 6th @ 10:00 AM MT
fndcourage.zoom.us/.../reg.../Q...
Living with #FND can mean symptoms sometimes appear suddenly. A clear plan reduces stress & ensures safety. See our example plan + pediatric-specific ones at FND Hope Youth & Young Adult page & Seizure Action Plan Coalition.
August 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Living with #FND can mean symptoms sometimes appear suddenly. A clear plan reduces stress & ensures safety. See our example plan + pediatric-specific ones at FND Hope Youth & Young Adult page & Seizure Action Plan Coalition.
Meet Ella, a college student and passionate advocate for the FND community. She recently gave an incredible presentation on functional neurological disorder in hopes of raising awareness. Drop a comment to cheer Ella on and share your favorite way to raise FND awareness!#fndcourage #fnd #fndsupport
August 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Meet Ella, a college student and passionate advocate for the FND community. She recently gave an incredible presentation on functional neurological disorder in hopes of raising awareness. Drop a comment to cheer Ella on and share your favorite way to raise FND awareness!#fndcourage #fnd #fndsupport
Research shows that anyone can have a sudden onset of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Age, gender, mental health, or education don’t directly affect who develops it.
Have you or someone you know been affected? Any myths about FND you want busted?
#FND #FNDawareness
Have you or someone you know been affected? Any myths about FND you want busted?
#FND #FNDawareness
August 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Research shows that anyone can have a sudden onset of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Age, gender, mental health, or education don’t directly affect who develops it.
Have you or someone you know been affected? Any myths about FND you want busted?
#FND #FNDawareness
Have you or someone you know been affected? Any myths about FND you want busted?
#FND #FNDawareness
Through the FNDcourage course, participants learn to notice their emotions and understand how they connect to nervous system activation. The course also provides practical tools for calming and regulating emotions—skills that can bring positive changes to life with FND. #fndcourage #fnd
July 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Through the FNDcourage course, participants learn to notice their emotions and understand how they connect to nervous system activation. The course also provides practical tools for calming and regulating emotions—skills that can bring positive changes to life with FND. #fndcourage #fnd
Dissociation happens on a continuum—from spacing out or daydreaming to more intense states like derealization or functional seizures. Recognizing your place on the spectrum can support healing. 💙
#FND #FNDcourage #Dissociation
#FND #FNDcourage #Dissociation
July 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Dissociation happens on a continuum—from spacing out or daydreaming to more intense states like derealization or functional seizures. Recognizing your place on the spectrum can support healing. 💙
#FND #FNDcourage #Dissociation
#FND #FNDcourage #Dissociation
Functional seizures (aka NES, PNES) are often part of #FND. Dr. Moenter describes them as a “reset mechanism” for an overactivated nervous system. Want to learn more? Visit the What is FND? page on our site: fndcourage.org #FND #FunctionalSeizures #FNDcourage
July 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Functional seizures (aka NES, PNES) are often part of #FND. Dr. Moenter describes them as a “reset mechanism” for an overactivated nervous system. Want to learn more? Visit the What is FND? page on our site: fndcourage.org #FND #FunctionalSeizures #FNDcourage
Back to School can be tough, especially with FND. Join our July community event at no cost. Just for youth ages 12–17!
🗓️ Sat, July 26
🕚 11am MT | 1pm ET | 7pm UK
🌿 Learn nervous system tools for school + life.
Link: fndcourage.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#FNDcourage #FNDteens #BackToSchool
🗓️ Sat, July 26
🕚 11am MT | 1pm ET | 7pm UK
🌿 Learn nervous system tools for school + life.
Link: fndcourage.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#FNDcourage #FNDteens #BackToSchool
July 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Back to School can be tough, especially with FND. Join our July community event at no cost. Just for youth ages 12–17!
🗓️ Sat, July 26
🕚 11am MT | 1pm ET | 7pm UK
🌿 Learn nervous system tools for school + life.
Link: fndcourage.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#FNDcourage #FNDteens #BackToSchool
🗓️ Sat, July 26
🕚 11am MT | 1pm ET | 7pm UK
🌿 Learn nervous system tools for school + life.
Link: fndcourage.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#FNDcourage #FNDteens #BackToSchool
The next FNDcourage Online Course starts in one month! 💙 Learn about #FND, nervous system regulation, & healing in a supportive space. Open to anyone living with FND and their care partners.
🗓️ Starts August 11
🔗 Register: www.fndcourage.org/course/
#fndcourage #nervoussystemregulation
🗓️ Starts August 11
🔗 Register: www.fndcourage.org/course/
#fndcourage #nervoussystemregulation
July 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The next FNDcourage Online Course starts in one month! 💙 Learn about #FND, nervous system regulation, & healing in a supportive space. Open to anyone living with FND and their care partners.
🗓️ Starts August 11
🔗 Register: www.fndcourage.org/course/
#fndcourage #nervoussystemregulation
🗓️ Starts August 11
🔗 Register: www.fndcourage.org/course/
#fndcourage #nervoussystemregulation
Many with FND experience sensory overload—lights too bright, sounds too loud, touch painful. The brain’s filtering system (the gating mechanism) may be dysregulated. Learn more under “What is FND?” on our website. www.fndcourage.org/what-is-fnd/ #FND #FNDawareness #SensoryProcessing
July 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Many with FND experience sensory overload—lights too bright, sounds too loud, touch painful. The brain’s filtering system (the gating mechanism) may be dysregulated. Learn more under “What is FND?” on our website. www.fndcourage.org/what-is-fnd/ #FND #FNDawareness #SensoryProcessing