Thrive-Together-Network

03/16/2026

Ready to thrive through life’s challenges?

Registration is open for individuals navigating FND who are motivated to thrive. Join a 12‑week, small‑cohort workshop and find steady, unwavering support in a community that gets it. Facilitated by Jocelyn Bystrom.

Register: thrive.thrive-together-network.com/workshop-form Limited seats. Your payment secures your spot. Website: thrive.thrive-together-network.com

Discharge the Tough Stuff & Thrive is an expressive‑writing experience to help you release what’s heavy and reconnect with your strength, embedded in DBT theory, and teaching practical skills to help you thrive.

Facilitator: Jocelyn Bystrom, M.Ed. Leadership & Counselling, Adlerian School Counsellor, Founder of Thrive‑Together‑Network, author of FiNDing Hope: The Mind‑Body Connection & Importance of Being Seen and Heard.

Format: 12 weeks on Zoom, 90 minutes weekly Tuesdays: 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. PT (3 seats left) Thursdays: 12:30–2:00 p.m. PT (7 seats left) Minimum 8 to run.

Flex Option: Create your own cohort. Gather 8 individuals navigating FND, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, or care partners, choose your day and time, and register your group.

Price: $199.00 CAD per participant Canadians: after registering, e‑transfer $199.00 CAD to jocelyn@jocelynbystrom.com. Varied payment options on registration form.

Payment secures your spot. If your chosen cohort is full or doesn’t reach minimums, you can switch to another cohort or receive a full refund.

03/13/2026

Just learned a ton from Brainnovation on ADHD. Quick insight I wish more people heard: many ADHD brains don’t lack focus—they need interest and timely rewards, and emotions can feel huge. For those of us with FND + ADHD, that combo can be exhausting. You’re not alone and you’re not “too much.” We can practice regulate first, then reason so choices come from steadiness, not fear. If this speaks to you, you don’t need to navigate alone. thrive‑together‑network.com

03/13/2026

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03/13/2026

If you’ve ever felt called to the mic but didn’t know how to get the invite, this is for you.

Laurie Mabelis is hosting a powerful 3‑day experience to help mission‑driven voices step onto stages with clarity and confidence. As someone championing brain health, FND, ADHD, and reducing stigma through lived experience and Adlerian practice, I’m here for it—and I’m ready to amplify hope for patients, families, and medical professionals worldwide.

Laurie, I love your foundation‑first approach to visibility and trust transfer from the host. I’d be honored to join you as a guest on an upcoming project or panel to bring a patient‑centered, nervous‑system‑informed lens to the conversation. If your audience includes clinicians, educators, and advocates who want practical language, care pathways, and stigma‑reducing strategies, I can deliver a tight, actionable talk that moves hearts and hands.

If you’re attending, save your seat and let’s ripple this message together.

03/13/2026

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
I'm thrilled to share my article "Offering Hope: A Patient’s Perspective on FND Diagnosis," featured in the January edition of Brain Injury Professional, p. 21,🧠✨
In this piece, I explore the journey of receiving an FND diagnosis and the importance of compassionate, whole-person care. It's all about prioritizing listening, building trust, and providing hope. 💪❤️
Check it out and let me know what resonates with you! Let's keep the conversation going and support each other in our journeys. 💬
🔗 Read the full article:

https://braininjuryprofessional.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BIP-January-Edition.pdf

03/09/2026

How cool is this!

03/09/2026

An unexpected surprise!

03/08/2026

Good Morning, Thrivers,

I’m here to hold you accountable! 😉

You've explored my website with curiosity, and you likely have questions about the Thrive-Together-Network. For a short time, I've paused the Thrive-Together-Network free community as I relaunch my website throughout the next weeks. Expect exciting changes as I prepare for the Apr.-June, 2026 Workshop Cohorts , 1-on-1 Coaching offer, and as we welcome new Thrivers into our community. Please be patient this week as I update pages and links❣️ thrive.thrive-together-network.com

Join a workshop now: https://thrive.thrive-together-network.com/workshop-form

Secure Your Spot: Only 2 Exclusive 1-on-1 Coaching Opportunities Left!

Transform your journey with our 6-Month Personalized Coaching Experience for just $2999.00 CAD. Don't miss the chance to receive tailored guidance and support designed to elevate your well-being and success.

Register Now and step into a future where your goals become reality. Act fast—these spots won't last long! https://thrive.thrive-together-network.com/1-on-1-coaching-order-form

Details here: thrive.thrive-together-network.com

02/11/2026

Quick vote. I’m naming a new FND support option. Which feels safest and clearest to you? A) Pocket Support B) Pocket Partner C) Pocket Guide D) Other. Hit reply with your letter and a 10‑word ‘why.

Thanks for your valued voice, curiosity and the support of the community.
Jocelyn

02/11/2026

FiNDing Calm for Functional Neurological Disorders . 3 simple tips for individuals motivated to thrive despite an FND diagnosis, or other co-morbidities like or health conditions.

DM “CALM” and I’ll send you a free link for my new Thrive Through Challenges: Practical Skills Resource Guide.

YOUVE GOT THIS! We’ve got you❣️You don’t have to do this alone.

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02/10/2026

When Your Brain with Hits “Threat Mode” — Here’s Your Lifeline 💛

🔥 FND friends… know this feeling? Prefrontal cortex goes offline under stress. Amygdala yells “THREAT.” Tiny triggers feel HUGE… and for some of us, non‑epileptic seizures can hit like lightning. You’re not broken. Your brain is signalling for balance. 💫

Victoria English’s infographic nails this nervous‑system flood for our FND community too — when mixed‑up messages streak through neural networks and leave us wiped out and wondering what’s next. I’m grateful for her practical brain‑health content. 🙏

Here’s a simple DBT lifeline you can try today: • Ground: STOP + breathe. Try 4‑7‑8. Inhale 4. Hold 7. Exhale 8 like through a straw. 🫁
• Externalize: Journal the spiral. Discharge the tough stuff into words, art, or music. ✍️🎨
• Micro‑plan: After a flare, choose one tiny step toward the win you want. 1% counts. ✅

Overwhelm isn’t weakness — it’s your brain asking for regulation and support. You are not alone here. 💛

How do YOU find calm when symptoms feel “too much”? Drop one thing that helps you below — your story helps us all. ⬇️

Want a free resource? Comment “DBT” and I’ll send you my Thrive Through Challenges: Practical DBT Skills Guide — free. 📘

With gratitude to Victoria English for the powerful visual. I’ll put her post/link in the first comment so it displays clean.