Introductory Self-Help Course- without Book

This six-week online class is solution-oriented and teaches practical skills for managing CFS and fibromyalgia. The course explains how to manage symptoms such as fatigue, pain and poor sleep. Because long-term illness affects many parts of life, the course also addresses issues like stress, relationships, work, emotions and loss.

Offered quarterly and conducted via email list server, the class is a structured discussion group. It is led by trained volunteer moderators, all of who are course graduates and CFS or FM patients. As a discussion group, it offers the opportunity to meet and share support with fellow patients. People who complete the course can join a free alumni discussion group or take a free advanced target-setting class.

Cost & Registration

The course fee is $30 for people in the United States and Canada (slightly higher elsewhere).The book The Patient's Guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia is not included in this option. A limited number of partial scholarships are available for low-income students. Register online or by mail.

Schedule

The course is offered four times a year: January, March, June, and September. For starting dates of this year's classes, see the Schedule page.

Topics include

• Managing fatigue, pain and sleep
• Pacing
• Achieving short-term goals
• Managing stress
• Managing feelings such as worry, frustration, depression and loss
• Improving relationships and building support

Course details

• 6 weeks long
• Groups consist of about 15 people each
• Led by trained peer volunteers (people with CFS or fibromyalgia)
• Taught via list server (email). All you need is an email address to participate

After course, can join free alumni discussion group or take free advanced target-setting class

For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions page.