Programs & Support Groups

Our Commitment

Healing Horizons for FND provides accessible education and practical resources while preparing calm, low-pressure, community-based peer support for people living with Functional Neurological Disorder and those who care for them.

Every program is designed to be:

  • calm and predictable
  • easy to access
  • trauma-informed and FND-friendly
  • age-inclusive
  • zero pressure to speak
  • community-focused

You are welcome exactly as you are.

Our planned online peer-support groups are being designed to be steady, respectful, and accessible. Groups will include:

Our groups provide:

  • a calm, structured small-group environment
  • optional participation, listening is welcome
  • gentle, trauma-informed communication
  • trained volunteer hosts
  • FND-friendly pacing
  • age-specific options
  • dedicated caregiver and professional groups

These groups are intended to help people feel less alone and build supportive connections in calm, moderated spaces.

We will be offering the following peer support options:

  • Children (5–7) with FND
  • Children (8–12) with FND
  • Teens (13–17) with FND
  • Young Adults (18–25) with FND
  • Adults with FND
  • Seniors with FND
  • Parents & Caregivers

Each group follows the same calm, predictable structure while remaining responsive to the needs of its participants.

Healing Horizons for FND is currently preparing a Canadian Adult Support Group pilot. Additional peer support groups will be introduced gradually as capacity expands and programs are fully established.

As HHFFND grows, we intend to offer optional workshops and events that are accessible, FND-friendly, and grounded in lived experience.

Future topics may include:

  • understanding Functional Neurological Disorder
  • coping tools and grounding strategies
  • movement and rehabilitation principles presented accessibly
  • navigating school, work, and daily life with FND
  • family and caregiver support and communication
  • collaboration with healthcare providers and educators

When workshops and events are offered, they will be designed with gentle pacing, clear structure, and respect for fluctuating energy levels.

Learn more: Workshops & Events

HHFFND groups will be facilitated by trained volunteers who follow:

  • national host guidelines
  • FND-friendly communication practices
  • age-appropriate safety protocols
  • structured session frameworks

HHFFND seeks professional input when available to help strengthen program safety, ethics, and evidence alignment while keeping programs grounded in lived experience.

When HHFFND programs become available, participants can expect:

  • a welcoming, calm atmosphere
  • a clear and predictable session outline
  • gentle pacing with built-in breaks
  • no pressure to speak or participate
  • supportive community connection
  • guided facilitation
  • a private, moderated space

Our goal is for every person to feel safe, supported, and respected.

You Belong Here

There is space for you here, no matter where you are in your FND journey. You do not have to have everything figured out, and you do not have to carry your experience alone. Take things at your own pace. Whether you are seeking connection, quiet companionship, or simply a place to listen, Healing Horizons for FND is here with you, calmly, consistently, and with care.