Join us from the comfort of your own home for these informative conference calls on living with MS. This educational series is free and made available through Chapters in the West Region of the National MS Society.
“Managing MS as a Family”
April 5, 2012
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. PDT
This teleconference will discuss strategies for supporting the family as a whole including communication within the family, talking to kids about MS and navigating parenting challenges while living with MS.
“An In-Depth Look at Progressive MS”
May 3, 2012
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. PDT
This teleconference will look at progressive MS from a variety of perspectives. You will learn about the disease course itself, what we are finding out about progressive MS through research, and ways to optimally manage the disease.
“Mothers and MS”
June 7, 2012
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. PDT
MS is more prevalent in women of childbearing age than in any other group. When young women receive a diagnosis of MS, they frequently have questions about the effects of the disease on childbearing—and vice versa. This interactive teleconference will examine the impact of MS on pregnancy and reproductive issues.
“Empowered Living with MS”
July 5, 2012
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. PDT
This teleconference's featured speaker, Maureen Manley, will engage you in a thought provoking and empowering experience that explores a whole-person approach to optimizing overall health and well-being. Learn practical and realistic skills on how to apply knowledge and wisdom from the Mind-Body sciences to gain a deeper understanding of what is truly health and happiness promoting for you.
To register for any of these programs, please call 1-800-344-4867 and press 1, or go to:
Phone Program Registration
For recordings of the first Thursday phone programs, please go to:
First Thursday Phone Program Recordings