The Pain Education Session
Learn more about pain and what you can do for yourself at a free, 2-hour education session
Available online and in person
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What is the Pain Education Session?
This short video gives insight into the session
Want a deeper explanation? Watch the extended version here
The session is for anyone who has had pain for more than 12 weeks. It will give you a better understanding of your pain to help you manage it more effectively in the long term.
What does it involve?
We cover the following topics:
- Understanding pain
- Activity
- Stress
- Sleep
- Flare-ups
How will it help me?
The session is an introduction to help you develop a way of dealing with your pain.
It should allow you to:
- Know more about your pain
- Be able to do more
- Be able to enjoy life more
Who will be there?
Two trainers, who have chronic pain themselves, and a small group of people with 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 smartphone, tablet or computer that is connected to the internet. We will email you joining instructions before the session starts.
In person: In-person sessions are offered at selected locations.
Glasgow: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde run in-person sessions on the second (Clydebank Health Centre, 17:00–19:00) and last (Easterhouse Health Centre, 10:00–12:00) Thursdays of each month. To book onto a Glasgow session, call 0141 355 1493.
Elsewhere: In-person sessions outside of Glasgow can be prebooked on Eventbrite when 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
“Pain Concern’s education session for the community is a fantastic resource: evidence-based information delivered by people with lived experience. Supported by NHS staff working in pain services, it is a great example of collaborative working centred around people with pain”
Lyn Watson, Clinical Lead of Ayrshire and Arran’s Pain Service; Chair of the North British Pain Association and Pain Concern’s Pain Education Steering Group
Zero-tolerance approach
Pain Concern operates a zero-tolerance policy towards any discrimination, harassment or physical/verbal abuse directed at our colleagues or volunteers.
Acknowledgements
The Pain Education Session was developed by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and is used by the NHS.
It is funded by:
- The Astor Foundation
- Conundrum Charitable Trust
- The Hugh Fraser Foundation
- Richer Sounds Foundation
- Stirling Council
- The Trades House of Glasgow Commonweal Fund
- The National Lottery Community Fund
We thank them for their generous contributions.
Looking for local support groups?
If you’re looking for pain support groups near you, we have a directory on our Community Support page.
Photo by Timur Shakerzianov on Unsplash
