Academic Family Health Team
Mind, Body, and Pain: Introduction to Chronic Pain Self-Management
Other upcoming events
This online workshop (5 week long, 2 hours 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 (Intro, Mind, Body, Social, and Practice). 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, 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
Duration: 2 hours (15 min break and 15 min Q+A)
- 1st Session (Tuesday October 25) – Intro
- 2nd Session (Tuesday November 1) – Body
- 3rd Session (Tuesday November 8) – Mind
- 4th Session (Tuesday November 15) – Social
- 5th Session (Tuesday November 22)– Final Session
Dates: Tuesdays, October 25, November 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2022
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (each session)
Location: Zoom – Online
Who Can Attend: Anyone experiencing chronic pain. Must have access to computer, tablet or smartphone as well as internet. SAFHT patients only.
To register: Call Tom Nguyen at 416 568-0798 or email tom.nguyen@sunnybrook.ca or ask your Primary Care Provider for a referral.
