Trust in FND: What Builds It—and What Breaks It? (Live Podcast Recording)

Presented by J.J. Mowder-Tinney and Julie Hershberg

Trust in FND: What Builds It—and What Breaks It? (Live Podcast Recording)

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Neuro Navigators: Trust in FND: What Builds It—and What Breaks It? (Live Podcast Recording) (Episode 28)

Audio Runtime: 75 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 21 Minutes

This course is a recording of a previously hosted live webinar event. Polling and question submission features are not available for this recording. Format and structure may differ from those of standard Medbridge courses.

Join host J.J. Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS, for an insightful conversation with Julie Hershberg, PT, DPT, NCS, a renowned expert with over two decades of experience navigating the complexities of functional neurological disorder (FND). Together, they unpack the critical—and often fragile—role of the therapeutic alliance, exploring how past medical stigma and past clinical “gaslighting” can derail patient progress before treatment even begins. You will discover how to identify subtle “trust-breakers” in your own practice and replace them with actionable, evidence-based strategies that center the patient’s wisdom. Tune in to learn how to move beyond simple patient education and build a collaborative partnership that fosters genuine healing.

Learning Outcomes
  • Analyze the evidence related to medical stigma and the impact of mistrust on clinical outcomes in functional neurological disorder (FND)
  • Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably build trust and foster patient-led collaboration in FND
  • Integrate case-based approaches to restore therapeutic alliance and strengthen rapport with individuals with FND

This is an audio-only course. Additional materials are available for download within the course. To receive continuing education credit, complete the course and the accompanying quiz.

Meet your instructors

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J.J. Mowder-Tinney

Dr. J.J. Mowder-Tinney holds a bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder, a master of science in physical therapy from the University of Miami, and a doctorate in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University. With nearly three decades of diverse clinical experience, her expertise…

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Julie Hershberg

Julie Hershberg is a passionate neurologic physical therapist, educator, mentor, learner, and forever neuro nerd. She owns and practices at [Re+Active] Physical Therapy & Wellness, a state-of-the-art outpatient neurologic physical therapy and wellness practice in Los Angeles. It is there she has the privilege to lead a team…

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Chapters & learning objectives

Trust in FND: What Builds It—and What Breaks It? (Live Podcast Recording)

1. Trust in FND: What Builds It—and What Breaks It? (Live Podcast Recording)

Join host J.J. Mowder-Tinney and expert Julie Hershberg as they share evidence-based strategies for overcoming medical stigma and rebuilding the essential therapeutic alliance with patients living with functional neurological disorder (FND).

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