The Knowledge is Power (KIP) program is a free, six-week, at-home educational series for people newly diagnosed with MS and their families. KIP is written by Rosalind Kalb, Ph.D., a highly regarded author and psychologist, who knows about the effect MS can have on your life and the lives of people who care about you. KIP provides up-to-date facts about many aspects of MS.
Knowledge is Power provides information about dealing with one of the greatest challenges presented by MS - the unpredictability and uncertainty that an MS diagnosis can bring.
KIP has flexible delivery options. It can be delivered to your e-mail address or your postal address. Choose the service that serves you best and receive these new topics each week in the convenience of your home:
Main topics
- Taking the First Steps: What is MS? Dealing with Your Diagnosis & Disclosure
- Disease-Modifying Treatments for MS
- Maximizing Your Employment Options
- Treating Yourself Well
- Maintaining Healthy Relationships: Family, Friends and Colleagues
- Working with Your Doctor
Optional topics that you can request from the chapter:
- Building and Maintaining Intimate Relationships
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Parenting with MS
To register for Knowledge is Power, call the Information Resource Center at 1.800.344.4867.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society gratefully acknowledges the generous unrestricted educational grants given by Biogen Idec; EMD Serono and Pfizer, Inc.; and Teva Neuroscience to support this project.