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 your condition more effectively in the long term.
What 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.
It 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 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 abuse — physical or verbal — 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
