Post-Class Options

We believe managing long-term illness is an ongoing challenge, in which support from others can be of great help. After you complete the CFIDS/Fibromyalgia Self-Help course, you can pursue a self-help approach with us in one or more of the three following ways. The second and third are free.

1) Repeat the Course

Many people take the course more than once. The course is offered in January, April, June and September. The cost to retake the class is $20. Please see our online registration page or mail registration page for instructions. In both cases look for the last option that begins with: "Already have the book?" 

2) Join an Alumni Group

We offer free, open-ended alumni groups for people who have completed our self-help course. Each operates like the class, but is less intense. Instead of weekly lessons, the group has one round of emails per month. In the first week of the month, we send out an email with a discussion topic, something related to self-management of chronic illness. People respond by posting a response to the topic. We also invite people to ask the group for ideas on how to solve problems they are facing. To sign up for the alumni group, write to us.

3) Take Our "Target Setting" Course

Four times a year we offer a second course, which is open to graduates of the introductory course and which is free. This class, which is also offered in January, April, June and September, lasts about a month and a half and focuses on offering support for achieving short-term goals. The heart of the course is each person’s stating a weekly target for her/himself. We also have discussion on topics raised by group members. To sign up, write to us.