The FND Clinic partners with community clinicians to improve access and health outcomes for patients with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). This page provides practical tools to support providers in identifying, referring, and coordinating care for individuals with FND.
Provider Resources
Online Courses (Vetted)
Webinars
- Our past webinar regarding NES – along with the presentation, seizure action plan and resources
- Non-Epileptic Seizures Webinar: An Introduction for patients and loved ones by Dr. Lorna Myers – A video that discusses psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) including, definition, diagnosis, psychological symptoms, and treatment options.
Educational Videos & Channels
- FND Hope YouTube Channel – contains videos about FND that highlight campaigns for FND awareness, stories from real people, and information from conferences
- FND Australia – educational videos about FND, definition, causes, the process of diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, and the possibility to have FND and another disorder
- Self Managing Your FND – contains videos related to self-managing FND symptoms
Professional Networks
- FND Hope – An international patient-run registered charity for patients with functional neurological disorders. Material for patients with functional neurological disorders, like symptoms, providers, research, and stories.
- Psychological Non Epileptic Seizures – patient consumer information, public and professional education website on psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). Two sections, one for PNES community (patients and loved ones) and one for health professionals seeking reliable information.
- FND Guide – Functional Neurological disorder more information about symptoms, causes, treatment, and stories along with videos.
Peer & Community Support
- English & Spanish versions of the booklet contain information on what FND is and the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for FND. Also contains tips and techniques patients have shared to help manage or cope with FND.
Local and Specialty Referrals
- Visual overview of patient progression from neurology intake to behavioral health follow-up
- Fillable PDF for individualized patient support plans
- Sample completed version for training purposes
- Tip sheet for families and caregivers to respond calmly during symptoms
Treatment Modalities Commonly Used for FND
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT0
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based Therapies
- Biofeedback
- MoRe Treatment (Motor Reprogramming)
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Talking Point Suggestions for Explaining NES – Clear, validating language for discussing functional seizures with patients
- FND Support Suggestions – Tip sheet for families and caregivers to respond calmly during symptoms
- Symptom Response Plan – Example dialogue for educating patients and support networks
General Overview of FND
- Clarifies misconceptions and reframes FND as a common, brain-based condition rather than a diagnosis of exclusion.
- Practical guide for identifying positive signs and communicating the diagnosis effectively.
- Comprehensive review of multidisciplinary treatment models and coordinated care strategies.
- Classic overview describing clinical presentation, patient communication, and diagnostic reasoning.
- Summarizes the biopsychosocial model linking neurocircuit, psychological, and environmental contributors.
Discipline-Specific Consensus & Practice Guidelines
- Defines assessment and rehabilitation principles for OT within a biopsychosocial framework.
- Speech-language pathology consensus on treatment for FND-related communication and swallowing issues.
- Reviews diagnostic features, internal inconsistency, and behavioral interventions for cognitive subtypes
Neuroscience & Neuropsychological Perspectives
- Explores emotion-motor network dysregulation and neuroimaging evidence across FND subtypes.
- Foundational review describing misdiagnosis patterns, psychosocial factors, and early treatment strategies.
- Updated literature synthesis on prognosis, comorbidity, and management approaches.
- Examines cognitive-emotional mechanisms underlying PNES and functional symptom expression.
Treatment Workbooks
- Overcoming Functional Neurological Symptoms – Self-guided workbook, do NOT need behavioral health provider.
- Taking Control of Your Seizures (NOTE: can work for all FND symptoms) – Used with a behavioral health provider, there is a provider and patient workbook. This is the patient workbook.
- Reset & Rewire: The FND Workbook for Kids & Teens – Can also be helpful for adults.
Professional & Provider Well-Being
- Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others – Managing secondary trauma and compassion fatigue.
- The Body Keeps the Score – Classic text connecting trauma, physiology, and treatment.
Books Written by Individuals with FND
How to Refer a Patient
- Referrals to the FND Clinic can be submitted by placing the “AMBULATORY REFERRAL TO AMC NEURO FUNCTIONAL CONVERSION” order set in Epic OR by faxing the paper referral form (attached below) to 720-848-2106
- Please include the following information in your referral:
- Diagnosis: Functional Seizures (FS) or Functional Movement Disorder (FMD)
- Reason for diagnosis: ATTN Dr. Laura Strom – FND Clinic (functional neurological disorder)
- Referring provider name and contact information (in case we need to reach out)
- Diagnostic EEG report and neurology imaging records (if you have access to them)
- If you do not have access, it is very helpful for us to know the primary neurologist’s name and location of those records, if known
- Relevant behavioral health notes with confirmed diagnoses
- Please notify the program manager that the referral is on its way through email or phone
Who We Treat
- Patients with Functional Seizures (FS) confirmed by EEG monitoring with video.
- The video portion is essential as it is used in the treatment of the patient.
- Patients with Functional Movement Disorders (FMD) confirmed by a Movement Disorder Specialist.
- Patients with any insurance type accepted at UCH, including Medicaid
Our program is designed to meet the needs of a specific patient population. At this time, we are unable to directly serve individuals who:
- Have significant cognitive impairments that affect their ability to engage independently in care
- Are currently experiencing active substance use disorders that are not yet stabilized
- Are not comfortable communicating in English and require interpretation services we do not currently provide
We are committed to supporting all patients in finding the right care. For those whose needs fall outside the scope of our services, we will work closely with referring providers and community partners to help identify appropriate and accessible alternatives.
Insurance Info
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Questions?
Contact the FND Clinic Program Manager
Phone: 720-515-0380
Email: mackenzi.moore@cuanschutz.edu
Video Upload Information:
When your patient is referred to our program, our neurologists may request video uploads of the patient’s FND symptoms. Please ask the patient to follow the instructions attached below
What our Providers Say
Mental Health Monthly #2: Non-Epileptic Seizures (NES)
Laura Strom, MD. On Diagnostics, Treatment, and More
Mental Health Monthly #8: Trauma-Informed Care
Laura Strom, MD and Meagan Watson on Reducing Healthcare Costs for Functional Neurological Patients
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Individual Behavioral Health Follow-Up
Some patients decline group therapy or are not appropriate for a group setting. These patients are seen individually for focused follow-up visits before transitioning back to their primary care provider or community therapist.
12-Week Multimodal Adapted Psychotherapy (MAP) Group
A structured neurobehavioral group incorporating cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and neuroscience-informed strategies. Led by two providers and capped at twelve patients.
12-Week Psychodynamic Therapy Group
A process-oriented, unstructured therapy group for patients who may benefit from deeper work on communication patterns, relational dynamics, and the role of functional symptoms as coping mechanisms. Led by two providers and capped at twelve participants.
FMD Rehabilitation Treatment
Patients with functional movement symptoms complete an eight-week rehabilitation program that includes PT, OT, and SLP (if indicated) at partnered UCHealth rehabilitation sites.