MS Hear From The Experts (HFTE) is an informative free webinar series designed to empower people affected by multiple sclerosis. Depending on the topic, our sessions offer expert insights into the disease, the latest treatments and research, wellness strategies, and valuable MS-related resources.
Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with MS for years, HFTE provides practical tools and knowledge to help you navigate your journey with more confidence. These free, English-language webinars also introduce our community to our support services. Prefer to listen by phone? That option is available too, making it easier than ever to stay connected and informed.
For information and to register for upcoming webinars presented in French, please visit: « Ce qu’en disent les experts »
Adapting to Change: Acceptance and Resilience
Tuesday, September 22 6-7pm ET
Join us for our upcoming webinar with Dr. David Freedman where we’ll focus on how people adjust to major life changes, like changes in family roles, marital status, and the ability to do everyday activities. It’ll also look at how people cope with losing the ability to participate in sports and hobbies they once enjoyed, while finding ways to build resilience and discover new sources of meaning and purpose.
Dr. David Freedman
Dr. David Freedman is a Clinician-Investigator in the Department of Psychiatry at St. Michael’s Hospital and the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. He completed his medical training at McMaster University, and thereafter, he completed a Psychiatry Residency, a Master of Science and a two-year Multiple Sclerosis Neuropsychiatry Fellowship at the University of Toronto. His clinical work is dedicated to delivering neuropsychiatric care to people with multiple sclerosis at the BARLO MS Centre at St. Michael's Hospital. Major themes of his research include understanding the relationships between depression, anxiety, and cognitive dysfunction and the factors that contribute to these conditions, evaluating neuropsychiatric treatments in people with multiple sclerosis, and increasing attention toward under-recognized neuropsychiatric issues, such as trauma and violence, in people with multiple sclerosis.
Stay Informed and Connected
Once you register for a webinar, you’re all set for the year—no need to sign up for each separate session. You’ll automatically receive updates and reminders, so you can join the sessions that interest you most, whenever it suits you.
Registered participants will get reminder emails one week and one day before each session, including Zoom links and phone-in details. If you register late and miss the final reminder, just reach out to us at education@mscanada.ca, and we’ll make sure you have everything you need to join in.
Want to get even more out of the experience? You can pre-submit your questions for our expert presenters—or send in general inquiries for our Education Team—by emailing education@mscanada.ca. Keep an eye on your inbox for details about each session, including presenter info and how to participate.
HFTE Webinar Recordings
View past recordings of MS Hear from the Experts sessions. Here you’ll find our past sessions on a variety of topics about MS! You will also find recordings from the International Progressive MS Alliance.