Third in our sequence of self-management classes, this six-week class focuses on offering support and tools for implementing a self-management plan. The course includes weekly goal-setting and discussion around a course theme, which changes each quarter.

Cost & Registration

The course is offered at no charge but registration is limited to people who have completed both our Introductory Self-Help course and the Creating Your Plan class. The course text is available online as a downloadable PDF file. Register.

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

Each quarter is devoted to a single topic in rotation. Topics include:

• Managing symptoms
• Key skills in pacing 
• Obstacles to pacing and how to overcome them
• Managing emotions
• Stress and healing 
• Reducing mental suffering
• Improving relationships
• Moving from loss to a new life
• Self-management skills

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
• Open to people who have completed our Introductory Self-Help course and the Creating Your Plan class

For information on all our classes, see the Course Comparison Chart