Academic Family Health Team

Day: Every Tuesdays
Duration: 2 hours (15 min break and 15 min Q+A)

• 1^st Session (March 29^th) – Intro
• 2^nd Session (April 5^th) – Body
• 3^rd Session (April 12^th) – Mind
• 4^th Session (April 19^th) – Social
• 5^th Session (April 26^th) – Optional Session

Who can attend: Anyone experiencing chronic pain. Must have access to computer and internet. SAFHT Patients Only.

This online workshop (5-week long, 2hr per week) is focused on supporting those experiencing chronic pain by providing education, developing skills, increasing community support and improving confidence for self-management of chronic pain.

Each session is divided into different themes (Mind, Body, and Social). These sessions will include an educational component, learning practical skills/ strategies/ techniques, community resources, and other supplementary material based on each theme. Interprofessional healthcare providers will be involved in the group (Pharmacists, Social Workers, Yoga Therapist, Dietitians, etc.). Additionally, this group has a strong emphasis on goals, preparation, planning, and connection to other resources.

Evidenced-based techniques to help manage chronic pain will be introduced such as:

• Relaxation techniques
• Visualization
• Guided imagery
• Pleasant activity scheduling
• Activity-rest cycling
• Meditation and mindfulness
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques
• Goal setting
• and more

How to Register: Patients can register by calling Tom Nguyen at 416-568-0798 or email Tom.nguyen@sunnybrook.ca or ask your primary care provider for a referral.

Registration for this program is open to patients of the SAFHT only.