Pain Concern’s Pain Education Sessions
Learn more about pain and what you can do to manage it yourself at our 2-hour education session
The Pain Education Session is for anyone who has had pain for more than 12 weeks. The session will give you a better understanding of your pain to help you manage your condition more effectively in the long term.
What’s does it involve?
We cover the following topics:
- Understanding pain
- Managing your activity
- Managing stress
- Sleep
- Managing flare-ups
How will it help me?
The session is an introduction to help you develop a way of dealing with your pain and should allow you to:
- Know more about your pain
- Learn how to better deal with stress
- Be able to enjoy life more
- Be able to do more
Who will be there?
Two trainers, who have chronic pain themselves, and a small group of people who have long-term pain.
How long will it last?
The session is 2 hours long with a short break in the middle.
Where does it take place?
Online: You will need access to a smart phone, tablet or computer, connected to the internet. We will email you joining instructions before the session starts.
In-person: We plan to offer some in-person sessions, in the near furure, which you can prebook when they are available.
“An excellent help. I loved the whole session”
Participant
“It gave an insight into pain and many ideas for coping strategies”
Participant
“Offering a patient hope, support and education”
Link Worker, Edinburgh
For more information or to book your place
Online at: Pain Concern’s Eventbrite Page
Call or text us on: 07421 125 638
Email us: pain-education@painconcern.org.uk
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