Welcome
FNDcourage expands traditional models of care, providing access to resources, a supportive community, and high-quality education for those diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder.
Are you ready to take the first step toward a more regulated nervous system?
Online Course
A 12-week online educational course for individuals diagnosed with FND.
Retreats
In-person retreats that offer space for rest, learning, and connection.
Resources
Practical, easy-to-navigate online resources to support daily life with FND.
Upcoming Events
Unless otherwise stated, community events are offered to individuals with FND and their care partners.
You Are Still You: Finding Beauty, Creativity, and Joy with FND
This session will explore ways to stay connected to identity, creativity, pleasure, and meaning while navigating life with FND. The session will focus on discovering accessible ways to express yourself, adapt activities, celebrate small moments, and make space for joy alongside symptoms and limitations.
Participants will be encouraged to consider what brings them a sense of connection and purpose, and how creativity, nature, relationships, movement, rest, and everyday rituals can support wellbeing. The discussion will be supportive and solution-focused, with sharing optional. Attendees are welcome to participate, listen, and take inspiration from others living with FND.
Living with health challenges can sometimes make us feel defined by symptoms, limitations, or the parts of ourselves that need attention. In this session, we will explore a different perspective drawn from the yogic tradition: the idea that beneath these changing experiences, there is a deeper wholeness within us that remains intact.
Registration is now open. Reserve your spot today!
Join David Wise, doctor of physical therapy, for an interactive online workshop exploring the surprising science behind how your brain and body coordinate movement, and what that means for functional neurological disorder.
This isn't a lecture. You'll try simple, hands-on demonstrations right from your own living room—no special equipment needed—that reveal just how automatic, adaptable, and sometimes unpredictable your nervous system really is. You'll walk away with a clearer understanding of why movement can change from moment to moment, practical tools you can use at home, and a new appreciation for just how remarkable your nervous system is.
Whether you're living with functional neurological disorder, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this workshop offers accessible, evidence-informed insight in a warm, welcoming format.
This online yoga session focuses on gentle, symptom-informed movement, relaxation, and mindfulness tailored to help support people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Classes are designed to be low-pressure and adaptable so you can move in ways that feel safe and comfortable for your body.
Cindy is a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor with more than 30 years of experience helping people improve their strength, mobility, balance, and overall well-being. Her teaching style is gentle, supportive, and accessible, with a focus on meeting each person where they are. I believe yoga should be adaptable to every body and every ability, especially for those living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).
Moving Beyond Shame: Compassionate Conversations About FND
Dr. Moenter is offering a one-hour facilitated dialogue for people living with functional neurological disorder (FND). The session will focus on the often-overlooked experience of shame and how it can affect confidence, relationships, communication, resilience, and everyday life.
Together, we will explore how shame may develop when FND symptoms are misunderstood, questioned, or difficult to explain, and how stigma and self-blame can shape the way people view themselves and their condition. The discussion will provide a supportive, respectful space for participants to share experiences, if they wish, while hearing from others who may face similar challenges.
Dr. Moenter will help you distinguish shame from responsibility, challenge common misconceptions about FND, and introduce compassionate strategies for managing self-critical thoughts, setting boundaries, seeking support, and developing a more accepting understanding of life with FND. Participation is voluntary, and attendees are welcome to listen.
Living with FND and Multiple Diagnoses
The session will focus on practical, compassionate ways to navigate daily life with multiple diagnoses, overlapping symptoms, and changing healthcare needs. Topics will include managing energy, sensory experiences, brain-healthy foods, emotional well-being, relationships, and communication with healthcare providers.
Participants will explore strategies for understanding their individual needs, advocating for appropriate support, adapting routines, and building confidence in managing life with complex health conditions. The session will be supportive and solution-focused, with sharing optional- attendees are welcome to participate simply by listening.
Registration is requested.
This online yoga series offers gentle, symptom-informed movement, relaxation, and mindfulness for people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Classes are low-pressure and adaptable, allowing you to move in ways that feel safe and comfortable for your body.
Cindy is a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor with over 30 years of experience supporting strength, mobility, balance, and well-being. As someone who also lives with FND, she brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her teaching, creating a compassionate and supportive space where participants can build confidence and reconnect with their bodies at their own pace.
This online yoga series offers gentle, symptom-informed movement, relaxation, and mindfulness for people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Classes are low-pressure and adaptable, allowing you to move in ways that feel safe and comfortable for your body.
Cindy is a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor with over 30 years of experience supporting strength, mobility, balance, and well-being. As someone who also lives with FND, she brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her teaching, creating a compassionate and supportive space where participants can build confidence and reconnect with their bodies at their own pace.
Explaining FND to Family, Friends, Schools, and Employers
This one-hour webinar will offer practical guidance on explaining functional neurological disorder (FND) to family members, friends, schools, and employers. Participants will learn how to describe FND in clear, accessible language, respond to misconceptions or stigma, communicate changing needs, and decide how much personal information they wish to share.
The session will also explore ways to discuss symptoms, request appropriate accommodations, set boundaries, and advocate for support in education and the workplace. Attendees will be encouraged to develop a simple explanation or communication plan that reflects their individual experience, with practical examples and optional opportunities for questions. Participants are welcome to join simply by listening.
This online yoga series offers gentle, symptom-informed movement, relaxation, and mindfulness for people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Classes are low-pressure and adaptable, allowing you to move in ways that feel safe and comfortable for your body.
Cindy is a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor with over 30 years of experience supporting strength, mobility, balance, and well-being. As someone who also lives with FND, she brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her teaching, creating a compassionate and supportive space where participants can build confidence and reconnect with their bodies at their own pace.
This online yoga series offers gentle, symptom-informed movement, relaxation, and mindfulness for people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Classes are low-pressure and adaptable, allowing you to move in ways that feel safe and comfortable for your body.
Cindy is a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor with over 30 years of experience supporting strength, mobility, balance, and well-being. As someone who also lives with FND, she brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her teaching, creating a compassionate and supportive space where participants can build confidence and reconnect with their bodies at their own pace.
This online yoga series offers gentle, symptom-informed movement, relaxation, and mindfulness for people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Classes are low-pressure and adaptable, allowing you to move in ways that feel safe and comfortable for your body.
Cindy is a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor with over 30 years of experience supporting strength, mobility, balance, and well-being. As someone who also lives with FND, she brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her teaching, creating a compassionate and supportive space where participants can build confidence and reconnect with their bodies at their own pace.
Supporting Children with FND: A Polyvagal-Informed Approach to Co-Regulation and Care
This session is a one-hour facilitated dialogue with Dr. Moenter for parents and caregivers of children living with functional neurological disorder (FND).
Using a polyvagal-informed perspective, the session will explore how safety, connection, stress responses, and co-regulation may influence a child’s experience of symptoms and daily life. We will discuss practical ways caregivers can support regulation, respond calmly during symptom episodes, and help children build a greater sense of safety and confidence.
Topics will include co-regulation, recognising signs of overwhelm, supporting transitions and routines, communicating with schools and healthcare providers, balancing reassurance with independence, and caring for caregivers’ own wellbeing. The session will be supportive and solution-focused, with sharing optional—attendees are welcome to participate simply by listening.
This online yoga series offers gentle, symptom-informed movement, relaxation, and mindfulness for people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Classes are low-pressure and adaptable, allowing you to move in ways that feel safe and comfortable for your body.
Cindy is a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor with over 30 years of experience supporting strength, mobility, balance, and well-being. As someone who also lives with FND, she brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her teaching, creating a compassionate and supportive space where participants can build confidence and reconnect with their bodies at their own pace.
Session Eight: FND and Neurodivergence: Understanding Individual Needs
This one-hour dialogue will explore the relationship between FND and neurodivergence, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and sensory-processing differences. Participants will learn how neurodivergent traits may influence sensory experiences, communication, routines, attention, emotional regulation, and the way FND might be experienced differently.
The session will focus on recognizing individual needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. Topics will include identifying sensory and environmental triggers, adapting communication and routines, and supporting regulation. The webinar will be supportive and practical, with examples and optional opportunities for questions; attendees are welcome to participate simply by listening.
Dr. Moenter will help you distinguish shame from responsibility, challenge common misconceptions about FND, and introduce compassionate strategies for managing self-critical thoughts, setting boundaries, seeking support, and developing a more accepting understanding of life with FND. Participation is voluntary, and attendees are welcome to listen.