
CFS/ME & FIBROMYALGIA
What’s Included:
This training gives you a clear, structured understanding of CFS/ME and Fibromyalgia, exploring how these conditions affect clients physically, psychologically and emotionally. You’ll learn how symptoms develop and fluctuate, how to work safely with setbacks, and how hypnotherapeutic approaches can support comfort, stability and improved quality of life.
You’ll explore:
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Background and terminology
Understanding key definitions, diagnostic language and how these conditions are conceptualised.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / ME
Symptomology, severity levels, how the body is affected, pathogenesis, risk factors, prevalence, testing, diagnosis, prognosis and relapse patterns.
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Fibromyalgia / FMS
Symptom profiles, severity, physical impact, contributing factors, diagnosis and related conditions.
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Related or overlapping conditions
Including those that may mimic or coexist with CFS/ME or Fibromyalgia.
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Psychological and emotional factors
The role of stress, depression, emotional imbalance, sleep disruption, cognitive difficulties and personality patterns.
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Children and young people
How CFS/ME and FMS present in younger clients and considerations for working safely.
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Treatment approaches
Medical, behavioural and psychotherapeutic interventions commonly used in management and recovery.
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Hypnotherapeutic treatment
Specific techniques and approaches that can support symptom management, emotional regulation and improved functioning.
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Support networks
Key organisations, groups and resources available to clients.
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Case studies
Realistic examples illustrating symptom patterns, treatment considerations and therapeutic approaches.
Additional Info:
CPD Hours: 15
Cost: £125 (discount available to returning students)