Hello!
As we move through the first seasons of 2026, weâre excited to share the momentum, progress, and community spirit that continue to shape Letâs Talk FND. This year marks a fresh chapter of collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for individuals living with Functional Neurological Disorder and the clinicians who support them.
Hereâs what weâre celebrating and what you can look forward to in the months ahead:
A Growing Library of Resources
Weâre continuing to expand our suite of practical, evidence-informed tools for clinicians andpatients. Our downloadable guides including 5 Steps to Understanding FND and the FND Holiday Survival Guide remain available to support your work and help patients feel more confident and prepared in their recovery journey.
We've had great feedback we've had from the patient webinar series Building Your FND Recovery Roadmap, helping patients with FND and their supporters understanding their personal : Why Me? Why Now? What Works? for FND.
If you havenât already, feel free to share these resources with your patients and their care teams to help align expectations and strengthen collaborative care.
Strengthening Clinical Training and Support
Last yearâs Creating an FND-Fit Practice Webinar brought together clinicians from across Australia to share insights, challenges, and strategies for delivering patient-centred FND care. The engagement and feedback were invaluable, helping us refine our offerings and shape the next wave of training opportunities.
Out of this we created a clinician training package launched in February 2026 - FND Essentials: Empowering Clinicians in Confident and Collaborative Care. This course represents a significant milestone in our mission to strengthen and support the clinical community working with FND. Designed with both practicality and compassion at its core, this offering brings together evidenceâinformed strategies, realâworld case examples, and a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration.
It reflects everything weâve learned from clinicians over the past year, their challenges, their commitment, and their desire for clearer, more confident pathways in FND care. We delivered this training package to our first cohort of clinicians and the feedback was positive as practitioners felt more equipped with the tools, frameworks, and shared language needed to deliver consistent, patientâcentred support. FND Essentials is more than a training program; itâs an investment in a more connected, capable, and empowered community of care.
Deepening Our Expertise
To ensure we continue offering the highest-quality education and support, we are both currently completing the FNDS Advanced Course for the Assessment & Management of Functional Neurological Disorder.
This ongoing professional development allows us to bring you the most up-to-date research, clinical strategies, and practical tools. We are motivated to ensure our resources, webinars, and training programs remain relevant, evidence-based, and responsive to the needs of the FND community.
New Blog: The Most Common Misunderstandings About FND
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is still widely misunderstood, and many patients continue to hear outdated or unhelpful explanations about their symptoms. In this new blog, we unpack some of the most common myths about FND and explain what current neuroscience actually tells us about the condition. The article provides a clear, compassionate explanation that clinicians can confidently share with patients, helping reduce stigma and reinforce that symptoms are real and recovery is possible through brainâbody retraining and neuroplastic change.
Building a Connected Clinical Community
Weâre proud to continue our involvement with the QLDFNDSig and to support the growing network of clinicians dedicated to improving FND care across Australia. Our LinkedIn presence has also expanded, becoming a central hub for updates, research, and shared learning.
Meanwhile, the FND Clinician Network Facebook Group has evolved into a vibrant space for case discussions, resource sharing, and peer support. If youâre part of this community, thank you for contributing to such a collaborative and inspiring environment. We've been going for 4 years now, clinicians why don't you join us?
Research Opportunities
As we look ahead, weâre excited to highlight research opportunities that will help strengthen the evidence base for FND care and deepen our understanding of both clinician experiences and patient needs.
Patients and clinicians can also participate in additional studies exploring lived experience, treatment pathways, and service delivery.
FND and Stress ( Victorian Women)
Children and Chronic Pain (UTS- Sydney)
FND Patient Support Group (Brisbane)
By taking part in these studies and activities, our community plays an active role in shaping future resources, informing bestâpractice guidelines, and advancing collaborative, evidenceâbased care for people living with FND.
Whatâs Ahead in 2026
Weâre planning workshops and additional resources to support your growth and confidence in FND care throughout the year. Stay tuned for updates.
Resources to Support Your Practice
- Encourage patients to watch our three-part webinar series, Why Me? Why Now? What Works?, to help them begin building their FND Recovery Roadmap.
- Join our clinician training, FND Essentials
- Follow us on social media for ongoing updates, resources, and community support.
Thank you for your continued dedication to improving FND care. Weâre grateful to walk alongside you as we work toward a more informed, connected, and empowered FND community.
Warm regards,
Liz and Daniella
