FND FrieNDs

19/06/2026

19/06/2026

💜 Know your limits. Protect your energy. Rest before you crash. Your wellbeing matters. 🔋✨

16/06/2026

FND FRIENDS PEER GROUP CANCELLED THIS WEEK.

Apologies, but we have been advised that FND FrieNDs will not be able to host their monthly peer support group at our centre this Thursday 18th June.

Watch this space for news on the date for the next FND peer group meeting.

16/06/2026

Loneliness Awareness Week 💙
Living with Functional Neurological Disorder can be incredibly isolating.
Many people with FND experience symptoms that others cannot see or understand. Changes to work, education, friendships, and family life can leave people feeling alone, misunderstood, and disconnected.

Loneliness isn't just about being by yourself—it can also mean feeling unheard, unsupported, or like no one truly understands what you're going through.

At FND FrieNDs , we believe that no one should face FND alone. Through our support groups, online communities, creative sessions, and peer support, we help people build connections, share experiences, and remind each other that they are part of a community that understands.
This Loneliness Awareness Week, take a moment to check in with someone living with FND. A simple message, phone call, or cup of tea can make a real difference.
Together, we can turn isolation into connection.
💙 You are not alone. We are stronger together.

11/06/2026

💙 What Being a Volunteer Means 💙

Volunteering is about so much more than giving your time. It's about making a difference, finding connection, and rediscovering purpose.
For many people living with FND, life can change unexpectedly. Things that once felt routine may become difficult, and it can sometimes feel like you've lost part of your identity.

Volunteering offers the opportunity to rebuild confidence, learn new skills, and become part of something meaningful again.
At FND FrieNDs, our volunteers are at the💜heart of everything we do. Whether you're supporting an event, helping behind the scenes, offering peer support, or simply sharing your lived experience, every contribution matters.

Volunteering can:
💙 Give you a renewed sense of purpose.
💙 Build confidence and self-esteem.
💙 Help reduce isolation by connecting with others who understand.
💙 Develop new skills and experience.
💙 Remind you that your experiences have value and can help others.
Living with FND doesn't define what you can contribute. Every step forward, no matter how big or small, helps make a difference to someone else.
"Purpose isn't about doing everything you used to do—it's about discovering the difference you can make today."
FND FrieNDs – Together we inspire hope, build confidence, and remind one another that every person has something valuable to give. 💙

Email us @ [email protected]

11/06/2026

💙 Carers Week 💙

At FND Friends, we want to take a moment to recognise and thank all carers for the incredible support, compassion, and dedication they provide every day.

Caring for someone with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) can be challenging, both physically and emotionally, yet carers continue to offer strength, understanding, and encouragement when it is needed most.

This Carers Week, we celebrate you and all that you do. Your kindness, patience, and unwavering support make a real difference to the lives of those you care for.

✨ To every carer – thank you. You are valued, appreciated, and never alone. ✨
"Caring is one of the greatest acts of kindness, and every act of support makes a difference."
💙

11/06/2026

Meet the FNDcourage Board
Dr. Afra Moenter, Founder & Board President

Dr. Moenter is the founder of FNDcourage and Boulder Center for NeuroHealth, and a founding member of the FND Society. She has supported individuals with Functional Neurological Disorder for over 15 years, drawing on more than 30 years of experience working with chronic stress and trauma.

She holds a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Sciences (Psychology/Neuropsychology) and an M.A. in Therapeutic Psychology. Her work in FND began during her doctoral research on complex partial epilepsy and PTSD and has evolved into a polyvagal-informed, body-based approach focused on nervous system regulation, relational mindfulness, and reducing unnecessary suffering.

11/06/2026