The National MS Society, Lone Star offers year-round educational programs.
The goals of our programs are to offer educational opportunities and to provide outlets for growth to people living with MS, their friends and families.
Educational opportunities offered by the National MS Society
Newly Diagnosed
Information and resources for those newly diagnosed, their friends and family.
Knowledge is Power
This resource -- for those newly diagnosed -- is an eight-week course by mail or e-mail. Start the course by contacting Darla Andrews at 214-373-1400 (press 2) or sign up online.
Caregivers, Friends and Family
Educational resources for caregivers, friends and families of persons with MS.
Couple & Relationship Resources
Relationship Matters
8 Hours to a Lifetime of Relationship Satisfaction Teleconference Series
Presented by Greg Thiel
This teleconference series began Oct. 13, 2009. All calls begin at 6 p.m. and end at 7:15 p.m. Upcoming calls will be held Nov. 3, Nov. 10 and Nov. 17.
8 Hours to a Lifetime of Relationship Satisfaction
Presented by Pat Meier
This teleconference series began Oct. 15, 2009. All calls begin at 8 p.m. and end at 9:15 p.m. Upcoming calls will be held Nov. 5, Nov. 12 and Nov. 19.
You must register for either series by calling 1-800-344-4867 (press 1) or by e-mailing couplesprogram@nmss.org. You will receive course materials once you have completed all registration requirements (couple enrollment and individual assessments).
Click here to complete the couples enrollment - 1 per couple
Click here to complete the RDAS assessment- Each partner needs to complete this assessment
Relationship Matters Courses Available Online
Relationship Matters offers free courses on hot-button issues all couples face -- such as careers, money and intimacy -- but couples living with MS may find particularly challenging. The goals are to provide practical information and tools for couples to communicate on potentially difficult topics.
The three classes are Intimacy: Enriching Your Relationship, Career Decision: Relationship Matters and Adapting: Financial Planning for a life with MS ... Together.
These courses and more are available online by registering here.
Health Professionals
The National MS Society, Lone Star offers education for medical professionals who work with and treat persons living with MS.
Educational opportunities from outside sources
Educational programs are also offered by pharmaceutical companies and other entities. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society does not have input into the content of these programs.
MS LifeLines presents: Taking Control: Managing MS Symptoms
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Cool River Cafe
4001 Parmer Lane
Austin, TX 78727
Register by calling 1-877-329-8327.
MS LifeLines presents: MS & You- Understanding & Treating Relapsing MS
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
George's Restaurant
1925 Speight Ave.
Waco, TX 76706
Register by calling 1-877-329-8327.
Disability 101: Monthly Educational Opportunities in the Houston area
Learning opportunities are available in the Houston area on the second Saturday of each month. For upcoming programs and information, click here.
Medicare Webinars
The Medicare Rights Center will host free monthly webinars on important Medicare topics. The monthly seminars will be held on the second Thursday of each month. Register online.