Dealing with the Diagnosis

This course is intended for anyone who is struggling to come to terms with a Herpes diagnosis. It will provide some tools and helpful advice on how to manage the diagnosis and the impact it has on your psychological and emotional states.

The course is divided into sections and structured as follows:

1. Introduction - welcome and explanation of the intention of this course

2. Herpes Facts - information, data and statistics about herpes

3. How to Manage Herpes - information and examples of how to treat the physical symptoms of herpes

4. Overcoming Herpes - useful tools and tips on how to handle the diagnosis and the impact it has on your psychological and emotional state

5. Disclosure - suggestions and examples of steps to follow when you are going to discloses to your potential partner or others in your life

6. Conclusion - summary and reminders

7. Resources - links to the resources cited during the course of the class

This information has been compiled from various resources and from more than 10 years of helping to run a Herpes and HPV support group.

Once you finish the course you will have at your disposal the tools and information necessary to achieve a happy life, with Herpes!