Educational Seminars and Programs
The NJ Metro Chapter offers a variety of educational programs throughout the year, through Educational Teleconferences, Self Help Groups/ Peer Support or through specific in-person seminars. Topics range from research to symptom management to family issues and more.
The annual symptom management program is held in the Spring. The 2012 program is noted below:
What: “Managing Your Symptoms: My MS Makes Me Feel __________”
When: Saturday, 3/24/12, 9 am
Where: the Edison Hotel in Edison
Speakers: Debbie Tobias, MSW, LCSWwill present My MS Makes Me Feel: Angry, Depressed and Stressed.
Amos Katz, MD will present My MS Makes Me Feel: Tired, Confused and Over-heated.
Registrationis required as space is limited. A program brochure with registration information will be in the mail by the end of February. If you have questions please feel free to contact Jennifer Fallon at 201-967-5599, ext. 43203.
The annual research program was held in December at the Chapter’s Annual Meeting, a day of education, enthusiasm and inspiration. The 2011 annual meeting took place on Sunday, December 4, 2011; it featured inspirational words from world class cyclist Maureen Manley while current research was highlighted by Randy Schapiro, MD; a selection of educational workshops were offered and Chapter volunteers were honored! View our website often to learn about the latest educational offerings. Click on our Program Calendar to see the month by month schedule.
For the Newly Diagnosed- The Chapter may offer special meetings or teleconferences throughout the year, however you may want information sooner than a scheduled call or meeting. You can get more information from the following National MS Society programs:
MS Next Step®
Hearing the diagnosis of MS is never easy. MS Next Step® is designed to answer questions that are commonly asked immediately following a diagnosis and provides an introduction to MS and the programs and services of the National MS Society. (Also available in Spanish).
Knowledge is Power
Knowledge Is Power is a free, in-home educational series for people newly diagnosed with MS and their families. This comprehensive program provides up-to-date facts about many aspects of MS. (Also available in Spanish).
Online learning through the National MS Society
The National MS Society is proud to offer seven online courses to enhance the programs and educational opportunities offered at chapters around the nation. The courses provide on-demand information that can be accessed at your convenience. These online courses bring interactive and immediate information to you when, and where, you want it. Course completion times average from 2 to 4 hours, depending on the amount of information and interaction you prefer. In fact, it is recommended that you complete the classes at your leisure and not all in one sitting. In some cases, you may be seeking specific information. At these times using the course menu and going immediately to the topic may be preferable. Click here for a complete menu of interesting online classes.
For Professional Education Opportunities, click here.
For more information about any programs, please contact the Chapter at 800-344-4867 or generalmailbox@nmss.org.