Purpose Statement

To learn foundation principles to assist participants to navigate the ME/CFS/FM journey and create an individual road-map to support increasing health and wellness.

Endorsed by NZ’s leading authority on CFS/ME in NZ, Doctor Ros Vallings.

Course Structure

Two hours fortnightly (in total 10 workshops) based at the premises of Complex Chronic Illness Support, with a follow-on 5 workshops to reinforce key learnings and equip participants with the skills to run their own group independently moving forward.

Facilitation

• Tina Richards (Field Officer)
• Kira Follas (Field Officer/Qualified Counsellor)

Guest Speakers

• Nutritional Coach
• Physiotherapist
• General Practitioner

Towards Wellness - Series One

1. ME Basics 1 – Understanding the Condition
2. ME Basics 2 – Systems & Phases
3. Pacing – Balancing Activity & Rest
4. Stress Management – Calming a Maladaptive Stress Response
5. The Journey of Acceptance
6. Pain Management / A GP’s Perspective
7. Nutrition / Gut Health
8. Restorative Movement
9. Sleep / Building Your Support Network
10. The Foundational Principles to Support Healing

Towards Wellness - Series Two

1. Mind-Emotion Connection
2. Healing vs Stressed States
3. Resting as a Strength
4. Expressing Your Needs
5. Continuing independent group work moving forward