Academic Family Health Team

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)

• 1^st Session (Tuesday May 2) – Intro
• 2^nd Session (Tuesday May 9) – Body
• 3^rd Session (Tuesday May 16) – Mind
• 4^th Session (Tuesday May 23) – Social
• 5^th Session (Tuesday May 30)– Final Session

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.