Understanding Chronic Pain workshop

Understanding Chronic Pain

Our Understanding Chronic Pain workshop is designed to provide clear, practical tools for managing pain and improving quality of life. Grounded in a holistic, bio-psycho-social model of health, our approach incorporates evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), relaxation, positive psychology, motivational coaching, and more.

During this interactive session, participants will explore:

• The differences between acute and chronic pain
• The interplay of sensory and emotional experiences in pain
• Neuromatrix and Gate Theory models of pain
• The concept of nociplastic pain
• How the “Threat-o-Meter” influences pain perception
• Links between these concepts and effective pain management strategies

Chronic Pain Ireland has for many years offered self-management training for all living with chronic pain and are partners with the Pain Association Scotland, who (having pioneered the development and delivery of self-management training) have run community programmes for over 20 years. Both CPI and PAS share mutual aims of helping to improve the quality of life for all living with chronic pain. The focus of these interactive workshops is therefore on introducing people to, and quickly building, self-management skills, thereby creating practical, positive change leading to an improved quality of life and well-being. Our trained facilitator has delivered over 10,000 workshops to date.

These nationwide online workshops are offered to members of Chronic Pain Ireland and are supported by way of a Hospital Saturday Fund grant.

To avail of all our chronic pain support services including: self-management workshops, telephone support line, chronic pain courses and programmes, online meetings, webinars and networking opportunities – Join here