FIBROMYALGIA SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME [FAMe]
Fibromyalgia Self-Management Programme [FAMe] is a group programme, designed and developed by Dr Yeliz Prior, using the existing evidence-base and extensive Patient Public Research Involvement and Engagement (PPIE). It is a 6-week long Occupational Therapy-led programme, using the theoretical principals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) and it consist of 2.5 hrs long sessions/ per week to include:
- Assessment and goal setting for individual participants
- Education on self-management of symptoms such as pain, fatigue, mood and dyscognition
- Peer support
- Targeted, individual Physiotherapy
- Mindfulness for self-management
ACCESS TO THE FAME PROGRAMME
Currently, the FAMe programme is only available via the rheumatology department at the Mid Cheshire NHS Trust Foundation Hospitals, where Dr Prior practices as an Advanced Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist. However, we have developed a FAMe Programme Leaders’ Training Manual and 2-Days Training Programme for Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists working in rheumatology to increase wider access to the delivery of this programme.
If you are a rheumatology practitioner interested in the training and the delivery of this programme to people with Fibromyalgia, please contact us using the form below to discuss your needs.