{"id":21644,"date":"2025-09-05T17:30:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T21:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/?page_id=21644"},"modified":"2025-09-15T07:40:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T11:40:44","slug":"peer-support-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/peer-support-programs","title":{"rendered":"Peer Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\"><h1>Peer Support<\/h1><\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>FAC is proud to offer online Peer Support Programs for members who have fibromyalgia. All programs and sessions are free with FAC membership. Just login to see what's coming up!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blog_0 et_pb_blog et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_posts et_pb_module et_blog_grid_equal_height preset--module--divi-blog--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_posts et_flex_module\"><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_21665 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_0 post-21665 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-past-events category-peer-support-session tag-past-events tag-qi-gong pmpro-has-access\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/de-stress-day-with-qigong-november-18-at-5pm-est\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Peer-Support.webp\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" alt=\"Qigong with Carolynne on September 16th for Fresh Start September\" class=\"et_pb_post_main_image\" \/><span data-icon=\"5\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/de-stress-day-with-qigong-november-18-at-5pm-est\">De-Stress Day with QIGONG November 18 at 5PM EST<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Destress from the day with Carolynne &#038; FAC Peer Support with a free Qigong session. FAC\u2019s Peer Support encourages you to remember that caring for yourself is just as important as caring for others during this season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_23850 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_1 post-23850 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-peer-support-session category-community-events tag-community-events tag-mental-health tag-qigong tag-support pmpro-has-access\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/de-stress-day-with-qigong-today-tuesday-april-21-2026-at-5pm-est\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Peer-Support.webp\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" alt=\"Qigong with Carolynne on September 16th for Fresh Start September\" class=\"et_pb_post_main_image\" \/><span data-icon=\"5\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/de-stress-day-with-qigong-today-tuesday-april-21-2026-at-5pm-est\">De-Stress Day with QIGONG TODAY&#8211;TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 at 5PM EST<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Qigong \u2013 De-stress from the day with Carolynne &#038; Fibromyalgia Association Canada Peer Support through a free Qigong session.<\/p>\n<p>Qigong is a gentle, flowing practice that combines movement, breathing, and mindfulness. It can help calm the nervous system, reduce stress, improve sleep, and ease muscle tension\u2014benefits that can be especially meaningful for those of us living with fibromyalgia. Regular practice may also support better balance, increased energy, and a greater sense of overall well-being.<\/p>\n<p>FAC\u2019s Peer Support reminds you to make space for rest, self-care, and connection. Whether it\u2019s joining a session, sharing a quiet moment of movement, or reaching out to a friend, small steps can help you feel more grounded and supported.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_22960 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_2 post-22960 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-peer-support-session category-past-events tag-community-events tag-mental-health tag-qigong tag-support pmpro-has-access\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/de-stress-day-with-qigong-february-17-2026-at-5pm-est\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Peer-Support.webp\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" alt=\"Qigong with Carolynne on September 16th for Fresh Start September\" class=\"et_pb_post_main_image\" \/><span data-icon=\"5\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/de-stress-day-with-qigong-february-17-2026-at-5pm-est\">De-Stress Day with QIGONG February 17, 2026 at 5PM EST<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>QiGong &#8211; Destress from the day with Carolynne &#038; FAC Peer Support with a free Qigong session. FAC\u2019s Peer Support reminds you to make space for rest, self-care, and connection, whether that\u2019s reaching out to a friend.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_22921 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_3 post-22921 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-peer-support-session category-past-events tag-mental-health tag-past-events tag-qi-gong tag-support pmpro-has-access\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/de-stress-day-with-qigong-january-20-2026-at-5pm-est\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Peer-Support.webp\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" alt=\"Qigong with Carolynne on September 16th for Fresh Start September\" class=\"et_pb_post_main_image\" \/><span data-icon=\"5\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/de-stress-day-with-qigong-january-20-2026-at-5pm-est\">De-Stress Day with QIGONG January 20, 2026 at 5PM EST<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Destress from the day with Carolynne &#038; FAC Peer Support with a free Qigong session. FAC\u2019s Peer Support reminds you to make space for rest, self-care, and connection, whether that\u2019s reaching out to a friend.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_21667 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_4 post-21667 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-past-events category-peer-support-session tag-past-events tag-qi-gong pmpro-has-access\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/de-stress-day-with-qigong-december-16-at-5pm-est\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Peer-Support.webp\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" alt=\"Qigong with Carolynne on September 16th for Fresh Start September\" class=\"et_pb_post_main_image\" \/><span data-icon=\"5\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/de-stress-day-with-qigong-december-16-at-5pm-est\">De-Stress Day with QIGONG December 16 at 5PM EST<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Destress from the day with Carolynne &#038; FAC Peer Support with a free Qigong session. 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