Currently, there is a lot happening in the field of Long Covid and ME/CFS. In addition to research, continuing education and exchange programs are expanding to make the latest knowledge accessible to professionals, patients, and their families. Two new, ongoing programs from the FHNW contribute to a deeper professional understanding of these complex conditions. Both programs are available online in German.
For instance, the four-part online professional seminar, "Long Covid & ME/CFS: Understanding and Providing Appropriate Interdisciplinary Support," will be offered again in autumn 2026. This continuing education program provides professionals in social work, healthcare, education, psychotherapy, social insurance, and other related fields with practical foundational and specialized knowledge. Topics include medical fundamentals, pacing, psychological and psychosocial perspectives, social security law, and supporting children, adolescents, and adults. The program places a special focus on the social consequences of Long COVID and ME/CFS, issues of work reintegration, and methodological approaches in psychosocial counseling. Those affected and their family members are also welcome.
The FHNW is launching the "Long Covid and ME/CFS Forum." This concise, German-language online series will address current developments and professional controversies approximately twice a year. The first event will take place on November 26, 2026. Dr. Katrin Bopp from the University Hospital of Basel will be the guest speaker. She will present her multimodal, interprofessional treatment approach. The subsequent discussion will reflect upon and discuss opportunities, limitations, and practical experiences.
The first forum will focus on nervous system-oriented and neuroplastic approaches. These approaches are currently gaining importance, yet they are evaluated and classified differently. Because the discussion surrounding these approaches is sometimes controversial, the forum aims to create a nuanced and respectful setting in which to jointly examine current findings and clinical experiences, as well as the potential and limitations of these approaches.
Dr. Cornelia Rüegger, the program director, is personally committed to both initiatives. In an interview marking the launch of the forum, Dr. Rüegger emphasizes the importance of taking those affected seriously and understanding Long Covid and ME/CFS in all their medical and social complexities. Dr. Rüegger is also committed to ensuring that those affected have access to needs-based, interdisciplinary support and social security.
You can find the full interview here:
«Long Covid and ME/CFS: Continuing Education is Urgently Needed!»
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