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.
The National MS Society is pleased to support the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) in their efforts to recognize family caregivers through our endorsement and recognition of November as National Family Caregivers (NFC) Month. This is a nationally recognized time set aside every year to thank, support, educate and celebrate more than 50 million family caregivers across the country currently providing an estimated $375 billion in "free" caregiving services. The National MS Society and NFCA believe that family caregivers play a vital, but often unrecognized role in caring for loved ones.
Couple & Relationship Resources
Teleconference Courses
8 Hours to a Lifetime of Relationship Satisfaction
- 90 minutes, 6 week series
- Focuses on healthy communication and how to resolve conflict
- Learn new skills through role playing, vignettes and break out calls
January Session
Begins January 5
(register by December 15)
• Meets Tuesdays at 9 p.m. EST
February Session
Begins February 25
(register by February 8)
• Meets Tuesdays at 10 p.m. EST
Jumpstart Your Relationship
- 90 minutes, 6 week series
- Focuses on the symptoms of MS, the emotional responses they can trigger, and ways a couple can communicate about them
- Offered in collaboration with Can Do Multiple Sclerosis
January Session
Begins January 7
(register by December 15)
• Meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. EST
February Session
Begins February 23
(register by February 8)
• Meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. EST
You must register for either course 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
Online Courses
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.
Multiple Sclerosis and You—Understanding and Treating Relapsing MS
This informative and interactive session will provide you with the basics of MS, and help you gain a better understanding of the therapies that are available to patients with relapsing forms of MS.
Thursday, December 3
Pappadeaux Seafood
Dallas, TX
6:30 PM
For complete details and registration information, click here.
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.