CHRONIC FATIGUE WORKSHOP
One of the most distressing aspects of being a patient with Chronic Fatigue or M.E. is the lack of information regarding the condition and the difficulty to explain how it feels.
Are you or someone you know living with CF/ME?
This workshop of four sessions spread over four weeks offers information to treat the whole person on a physical and emotional level. The workshop will cover a different topic each week. Information is provided regarding ways in which patients can assume an active role in the management of their symptoms.
Session 1 Your condition and its mechanism
I will present an overview of what is currently known (and suspected) about CF/ME and their mechanisms. I will also explain the neurology of pain and fatigue in a very accessible way. I will then help you to evaluate the severity of your condition as monitoring yourself will be important to help you manage your condition better.
Session 2 Your Emotions
Our emotions contribute to physical problems. You will learn ways of releasing & coping with these through CBT techniques, relaxation/meditation and a good hygiene of life
Session 3 Helpful Strategies
We will explore together how some changes in your life (pacing, diet, different jobs...) can alleviate your level of stress and help you manage your condition.
Session 4 How to Talk About It (with family and friends, with treatment providers)
CF and ME are invisible, people suffering from it "look" healthy and often their entourage doesn't understand at best. It is also difficult to explain why you are not coping with work or even a simple outing with friends. We will talk about how important it is to help your entourage to understand so that you get the appropriate support and don't isolate yourself.
Each session will last approximately 2 hours, with two ten minutes break to help you coping with the length of time sitting down. The workshop is for a maximum 4 persons to allow each participant to benefit from a gentle and interactive approach of their condition.
FEES
Professionals: 35 euros per session - 140 euros for the 4 sessions
Patients with CF/ME: 22 euros per session - 88 euros for the 4 sessions
Payment must be made by cheque or cash when booking the workshop; I am not able to process credit card as payment. Request for invoices must be made on the first week of the workshop.
TO REGISTER
Call Marie-Laure Crisp, Clinical Psychologist on 0624680208 or email
Please leave a message that includes your preferred date of attendance and the total number of anticipated attendees. You will receive a return call to confirm the session– thanks, hope to see you soon!