Internet Courses & Groups
We
offer three online courses and groups for people with Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia. The
starting point is the introductory self-management course,
which is described on this page. Two free follow-up programs are open to
course graduates: an advanced course and an alumni discussion group. For
information on them, see the post-course
options page.
Introductory
Self-Help Course
This
six-week online class is solution-oriented and teaches practical skills
for managing long-term illness. The course includes discussion of
managing symptoms such as fatigue, pain and poor sleep, but because
long-term illness affects many parts of life, it also addresses issues
like stress, relationships, work, emotions and loss.
Conducted
via email, the class is a structured discussion group. It is led
by trained volunteer moderators, all of whom are course graduates and
CFS or FM patients. As a discussion group, it offers the opportunity to
meet and share support with fellow patients.
Cost
& Registration
The
course fee is $30 for people in the United States and Canada (slightly higher
elsewhere). The fee includes a copy of The
Patient's Guide to Chronic
Fatigue
Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. Partial scholarships
are available for low-income students. Register
online or by mail.
Topics
include:
