As a new year begins, FNDcourage renews our commitment to walk alongside this community with community, education, and trusted resources. Wherever you are on your FND journey, you are not alone. We’re here with care, connection, and hope in the year ahead. 💙 #fnd #fndsupport #fndcourage
December 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
As a new year begins, FNDcourage renews our commitment to walk alongside this community with community, education, and trusted resources. Wherever you are on your FND journey, you are not alone. We’re here with care, connection, and hope in the year ahead. 💙 #fnd #fndsupport #fndcourage
At FNDcourage, we envision a world where everyone diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder #fnd has access to support and well-being. We provide high-quality education, a supportive community, and access to resources that empower those living with FND. Learn more at fndcourage.org
FNDcourage - Education & Support for FND
FNDcourage is a nonprofit offering education and support for FND symptoms. It is specifically designed for those diagnosed with FND and their care partners.
fndcourage.org
March 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
At FNDcourage, we envision a world where everyone diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder #fnd has access to support and well-being. We provide high-quality education, a supportive community, and access to resources that empower those living with FND. Learn more at fndcourage.org
Functional Neurological Disorder is a problem with the nervous system and how the brain and body send and receive signals. This April, FNDcourage is raising awareness. Join us in sharing more about #fnd, breaking down misconceptions, and bringing hope to those affected.
#fndawareness #fndcourage
#fndawareness #fndcourage
April 3, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Functional Neurological Disorder is a problem with the nervous system and how the brain and body send and receive signals. This April, FNDcourage is raising awareness. Join us in sharing more about #fnd, breaking down misconceptions, and bringing hope to those affected.
#fndawareness #fndcourage
#fndawareness #fndcourage
Functional Neurological Disorder is diagnosed by positive clinical signs-not by ruling things out. It can mimic other neurological conditions, so misdiagnosis happens. But like Parkinson’s or epilepsy, #FND can be accurately diagnosed through a detailed history and exam. #FNDawareness #FNDcourage
April 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Functional Neurological Disorder is diagnosed by positive clinical signs-not by ruling things out. It can mimic other neurological conditions, so misdiagnosis happens. But like Parkinson’s or epilepsy, #FND can be accurately diagnosed through a detailed history and exam. #FNDawareness #FNDcourage
Spring FNDcourage Course is open for enrollment!
Learn about FND, nervous system regulation, and connect with a supportive community. Live webinars, meditations, and lifetime access included and payment plans offered. Session starts April 28! Visit fndcourage.org/course to register.
Learn about FND, nervous system regulation, and connect with a supportive community. Live webinars, meditations, and lifetime access included and payment plans offered. Session starts April 28! Visit fndcourage.org/course to register.
April 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Spring FNDcourage Course is open for enrollment!
Learn about FND, nervous system regulation, and connect with a supportive community. Live webinars, meditations, and lifetime access included and payment plans offered. Session starts April 28! Visit fndcourage.org/course to register.
Learn about FND, nervous system regulation, and connect with a supportive community. Live webinars, meditations, and lifetime access included and payment plans offered. Session starts April 28! Visit fndcourage.org/course to register.
November 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Join us this March for an FNDcourage Community Event with ReWire OT! Learn how occupational therapy supports people with FND through practical tools for daily life. Free + open to individuals with FND and care partners. Register at:
fndcourage.zoom.us/.../reg.../p...
#FND #fndsupport
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#FND #fndsupport
February 17, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Join us this March for an FNDcourage Community Event with ReWire OT! Learn how occupational therapy supports people with FND through practical tools for daily life. Free + open to individuals with FND and care partners. Register at:
fndcourage.zoom.us/.../reg.../p...
#FND #fndsupport
fndcourage.zoom.us/.../reg.../p...
#FND #fndsupport
The FNDcourage Online Course begins in just one week, January 19! This 12-week somatic-based skills course is designed for those living with FND and their care partners.
If you’ve been considering joining, we’d love to welcome you. Learn more & register:
fndcourage.teachable.com/p/fndcourage...
If you’ve been considering joining, we’d love to welcome you. Learn more & register:
fndcourage.teachable.com/p/fndcourage...
January 12, 2026 at 10:14 PM
The FNDcourage Online Course begins in just one week, January 19! This 12-week somatic-based skills course is designed for those living with FND and their care partners.
If you’ve been considering joining, we’d love to welcome you. Learn more & register:
fndcourage.teachable.com/p/fndcourage...
If you’ve been considering joining, we’d love to welcome you. Learn more & register:
fndcourage.teachable.com/p/fndcourage...
Thank you to Nishi & Stone for highlighting the evolutionary perspective on FND. The FNDcourage course explores in the very first weeks how fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses shape FND and the nervous system and offers practical strategies for regulation and insight. #FNDcourage #FND
FND: an evolutionary perspective
A short piece exploring an evolutionary perspective, specifically survival responses, to FND.
These are not new ideas, but thank you to Akiriho Nishi for suggesting a short, standalone article to encourage wider debate
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A short piece exploring an evolutionary perspective, specifically survival responses, to FND.
These are not new ideas, but thank you to Akiriho Nishi for suggesting a short, standalone article to encourage wider debate
academic.oup.com/emph/article...
Functional neurological disorder: an evolutionary perspective
Functional neurological disorder (FND) is among the commonest disorders in neurological practice with an estimated prevalence of 80–140 per 100 000 individ
academic.oup.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Thank you to Nishi & Stone for highlighting the evolutionary perspective on FND. The FNDcourage course explores in the very first weeks how fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses shape FND and the nervous system and offers practical strategies for regulation and insight. #FNDcourage #FND
April is World FND Awareness Month!
#FND occurs when the brain struggles to send and receive signals properly, causing life-altering symptoms. Yet, it's widely misunderstood. This April, FNDcourage is launching #ReframingFND to raise awareness, educate, and advocate for better support. #FNDcourage
#FND occurs when the brain struggles to send and receive signals properly, causing life-altering symptoms. Yet, it's widely misunderstood. This April, FNDcourage is launching #ReframingFND to raise awareness, educate, and advocate for better support. #FNDcourage
April 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
April is World FND Awareness Month!
#FND occurs when the brain struggles to send and receive signals properly, causing life-altering symptoms. Yet, it's widely misunderstood. This April, FNDcourage is launching #ReframingFND to raise awareness, educate, and advocate for better support. #FNDcourage
#FND occurs when the brain struggles to send and receive signals properly, causing life-altering symptoms. Yet, it's widely misunderstood. This April, FNDcourage is launching #ReframingFND to raise awareness, educate, and advocate for better support. #FNDcourage
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
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
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
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
Music isn’t just enjoyable; it can support your brain and body. Research shows it can influence heart rate and breathing, lower stress hormones, activate areas tied to emotion and movement, and support expression, making it a gentle tool for those living with FND.
#fnd #nervoussystem #fndcourage
#fnd #nervoussystem #fndcourage
March 31, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Music isn’t just enjoyable; it can support your brain and body. Research shows it can influence heart rate and breathing, lower stress hormones, activate areas tied to emotion and movement, and support expression, making it a gentle tool for those living with FND.
#fnd #nervoussystem #fndcourage
#fnd #nervoussystem #fndcourage
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
Fall 2025 #FNDcourage Course starts Aug 11!
A 12-week online somatic-based skills course for people with #FND & their care partners. It features live webinars, weekly meditations, study groups, private journal & lifelong access.
Register or learn more at: www.fndcourage.org/course
A 12-week online somatic-based skills course for people with #FND & their care partners. It features live webinars, weekly meditations, study groups, private journal & lifelong access.
Register or learn more at: www.fndcourage.org/course
July 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Fall 2025 #FNDcourage Course starts Aug 11!
A 12-week online somatic-based skills course for people with #FND & their care partners. It features live webinars, weekly meditations, study groups, private journal & lifelong access.
Register or learn more at: www.fndcourage.org/course
A 12-week online somatic-based skills course for people with #FND & their care partners. It features live webinars, weekly meditations, study groups, private journal & lifelong access.
Register or learn more at: www.fndcourage.org/course
Spring is coming—and so is the next FNDcourage Online Course! 🌱 Registration is open for the Spring/Summer session starting May 18. Over 12 weeks, explore practical tools for managing FND, nervous system regulation, and connect with a supportive community. Learn more: www.fndcourage.org/course
March 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Spring is coming—and so is the next FNDcourage Online Course! 🌱 Registration is open for the Spring/Summer session starting May 18. Over 12 weeks, explore practical tools for managing FND, nervous system regulation, and connect with a supportive community. Learn more: www.fndcourage.org/course
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
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.
The FNDcourage Spring Course begins today! The course is created for those navigating #FND, offering tools, strategies, and a supportive community. If you or someone you know could benefit from education and resources about FND, there's time to join us. Learn more: www.fndcourage.org/course/
April 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The FNDcourage Spring Course begins today! The course is created for those navigating #FND, offering tools, strategies, and a supportive community. If you or someone you know could benefit from education and resources about FND, there's time to join us. Learn more: www.fndcourage.org/course/
We had a great conversation at our FND & Occupational Therapy Community Event last week. If you missed it, the recording is available. Occupational Therapy can support daily activities, energy management, and nervous system regulation for people living with FND.
🎥 Watch at: youtu.be/7UirzQrm2wE?...
🎥 Watch at: youtu.be/7UirzQrm2wE?...
FND and Occupational Therapy
YouTube video by FNDcourage
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March 11, 2026 at 7:22 PM
We had a great conversation at our FND & Occupational Therapy Community Event last week. If you missed it, the recording is available. Occupational Therapy can support daily activities, energy management, and nervous system regulation for people living with FND.
🎥 Watch at: youtu.be/7UirzQrm2wE?...
🎥 Watch at: youtu.be/7UirzQrm2wE?...
Watching someone you care about experience #fnd symptoms can feel overwhelming. You want to help, but it’s not always clear what will be most supportive. Even small gestures and asking first can make a big difference in comfort, connection, and understanding. #FNDcourage #CarePartnerSupport
January 27, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Watching someone you care about experience #fnd symptoms can feel overwhelming. You want to help, but it’s not always clear what will be most supportive. Even small gestures and asking first can make a big difference in comfort, connection, and understanding. #FNDcourage #CarePartnerSupport
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
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