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SUMMARY:Brain Awareness Week 2023
DESCRIPTION:Brain Awareness Week aims to promote greater awareness and understanding of the brain and brain conditions as well as highlighting the need for more investment in services\, research & prevention. The campaign is an annual event\, co-ordinated by  the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI).   \nDid you know that between 20-40% of all people with a neurological condition will experience chronic pain.    \nAs a member of the NAI and a proud campaign partner\, Chronic Pain Ireland will be holding a live event on March 16th supporting #BrainAwarenessWeek2023 and the overall theme of #InvestInBrainHealth.  \nFor more on Brain Awareness Week\, visit the Loveyourbrain website. For more on the live CPI event check out our calendar of events.
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/brain-awareness-week-2023/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230314T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230314T120000
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SUMMARY:CPI Members Network meeting
DESCRIPTION:Each month CPI holds our peer to peer network meetings which are facilitated by our current Chairperson.  It’s a safe\, inclusive space to meet others\, to chat\, share and support each other.  Our membership feedback regularly mentions the importance of speaking with others where they can chat openly without judgement and connect with others. \nThis event is open to members of Chronic Pain Ireland and if you would like to join\, membership is €22.00 per year. See here for more details. \nMany of our members have formed life long friendships as a result of attending CPI events\, workshops and taking part in research.  Please\, consider becoming part of our community.
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/cpi-members-network-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230314T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230314T120000
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SUMMARY:CPI Members Network meeting
DESCRIPTION:Each month CPI holds our peer to peer network meetings which are facilitated by our current Chairperson.  It’s a safe\, inclusive space to meet others\, to chat\, share and support each other.  Our membership feedback regularly mentions the importance of speaking with others where they can chat openly without judgement and connect with others. \nThis event is open to members of Chronic Pain Ireland and if you would like to join\, membership is €22.00 per year. See here for more details. \nMany of our members have formed life long friendships as a result of attending CPI events\, workshops and taking part in research.  Please\, consider becoming part of our community.
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/cpi-members-network-meeting-2/2023-03-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230316T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230316T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230316T165408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T165409Z
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SUMMARY:Recognizing and Coping with Stigma: A silent enemy
DESCRIPTION:Recognizing and Coping with Stigma: A silent enemy with Dr Vasilis Vasiliou and Research team from the School of Applied Psychology\, University College Cork. Living with chronic pain we regularly experience stigma\, but what do we mean by that? \nLaoise has been struggling to understand what makes her feel tense whenever she had to talk to her bosses. She had to always explain to them the reasons for abstaining from work\, due to the chronic pain. Yet\, she was always getting back a sense of “not feeling believed” or doubting herself. This is a typical example of stigma. \nIndividuals with chronic physical illnesses in Ireland frequently report these types of stigmatized behaviours\, coming from others. Often\, individuals who experience stigma do not recognize what does and does not entail stigma\, but afterward\, they experience its impact – a sense of doubt\, low mood\, lack of motivation\, reluctance to ask for something\, guilt\, and avoidance. \nIn this brief online workshop researchers from the School of Applied Psychology at the University College Cork will provide examples of stigma. They will also discuss some ways for people to identify and respond to stigma so that it does not impact them. Finally\, they will present a new service that has been developed in partnership with Chronic Pain Ireland (CPI) for our members\, focusing on stigma prevention and alleviation. \nWe hope that you will join us on March 16th at 7:00 p.m. for this live Teams event.  Please note as this is live\, you cannot register in advance so put the date in your calendar and save this link https://bit.ly/3SHnzxt
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/recognizing-and-coping-with-stigma-a-silent-enemy/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230411T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230316T211827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z
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SUMMARY:CPI Members Network meeting
DESCRIPTION:Each month CPI holds our peer to peer network meetings which are facilitated by our current Chairperson.  It’s a safe\, inclusive space to meet others\, to chat\, share and support each other.  Our membership feedback regularly mentions the importance of speaking with others where they can chat openly without judgement and connect with others. \nThis event is open to members of Chronic Pain Ireland and if you would like to join\, membership is €22.00 per year. See here for more details. \nMany of our members have formed life long friendships as a result of attending CPI events\, workshops and taking part in research.  Please\, consider becoming part of our community.
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/cpi-members-network-meeting-2/2023-04-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230421T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230323T145259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T145259Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Confidence & Self-Esteem
DESCRIPTION:A Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop addressing confidence and self-esteem.  A lack of self- esteem often blocks us from looking after ourselves. This issue is a major block to managing health\, because if you don’t value something you don’t look after it! \nThe online session will look at: \n\nYour version of yourself/self image vs others\nOld rules\nEffects of change\nGap between self-image vs ideal\nClosing the gap\nDo vs are\nA surprising quiz\n\n\nChronic Pain Ireland has for many years offered self-management training for all living with chronic pain and are partnering 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. \nThese workshops are offered to members of Chronic Pain Ireland only.  If you would like to become a member and 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
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/workshop-confidence-self-esteem/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230506T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T124843Z
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SUMMARY:Aspida Workshop - Dublin
DESCRIPTION:ASpida: Against Stigma Pain pain intervention development approach \n\n\nASpida is an innovative community-based program that aims to tackle the effects of stigma in chronic pain. \nUniversity College Cork researchers in conjunction with Chronic Pain Ireland used direct input from our members to developed this programme are now offering you the opportunity to take part in our pilot workshops.  Taking place initially in five counties across Ireland (Cork\, Dublin\, Kildare\, Kerry and Limerick) the workshops will be delivered by two facilitators one of whom is a trained CPI member who has been involved with this research from the start.   Each half day workshop will help you learn skills to act mindfully\, respond flexibly and with awareness to stigmatised behaviours\, be guided by values not stigma. \n\n\nPlease register your interest and get involved as your feedback is invaluable.  We aim to offer this evidence-based health care service throughout 2024 to a wider audience. Register HERE \nOur sincere thanks to all members who were involved in every step of the creation of this project which was funded by the Brain\, Mind and Pain Patient-Centred Innovation Grant. \nIf you want to learn a little more about the project our recognizing and coping with stigma – a silent enemy event was held earlier this month and the recording can be watched back HERE
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/aspida-workshop-dublin/2023-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230508T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230504T125746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T130535Z
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SUMMARY:UCD Research with VR-Pain Project Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This Monday\, CPI Members will attend a workshop organised by UCD Researchers so that additional feedback on virtual reality scenarios they are developing to support student education about pain can be given. \nThe VR-PAIN project aims to improve pain science clinical reasoning skills in Physiotherapy Programmes in three universities across Europe by developing virtual reality scenarios. \nAs part of the development process for three new virtual reality scenarios we are seeking feedback from people living with chronic pain (pain for more than 6 months) on the content and format of the case studies. \n 
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/ucd-research-with-vr-pain-project-workshop/
LOCATION:University College Cork Physiotherapy School
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230508T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230421T142852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T162809Z
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SUMMARY:Chronic Pain Self-Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain Ireland is holding our 5-week Self-Management Course for people living with chronic pain. This 5 session course is delivered online over a 5 week period and is a 2 hour session. The course focusses and looks at key ideas in the self-management of chronic pain and encourages participants to explore ways to both manage their condition and cope better.  The course offers a special kind of flexible interactive experience in which questions\, feedback\, discussion and mutual support are an important part of the process. \nThere are key topics that will always be covered and there is a ‘direction of travel’ (per topics listed) but the exact order in which topics are discussed and the focus given to each area\, depends on the needs and interests of the group at the time.  The course is delivered in a non-linear way such that topics overlap and ‘inform’ each other.  A good example would be how Pacing for instance requires that we also look at the effects of stress\, beliefs\nand issues around acceptance. \nThe topics covered during the course will be: \n\nIntroduction – in which participants will be asked what they want to achieve and a big picture of pain management is shared including an explanation of the bio-psycho-social model\nUnderstanding chronic pain\nBoom-Bust\, Pacing\, Baselines\, goal setting\nStress awareness and management ideas\, breaking the pain stress cycle\nAnxiety\nSleep\nSocial aspects\nAcceptance & emotions\nFlare ups\n\nLive notes from each session will be e-mailed along with more formal pre-prepared materials including audio recordings for relaxation practice. This means that people wanting to explore a focus specifically on a topic can do so in-between sessions and the sessions can help explain things\nfurther and deal with questions and challenges. \nFacilitator for this programme is the Lead Trainer of Pain Association of Scotland\, Phil Sizer who has delivered thousands of workshops throughout Ireland and the UK and is the author of Chronic Pain\, the drug free way which is available from your local library or via amazon.co.uk.  Chronic Pain Ireland has for many years offered self-management training for all living with chronic pain and are partnering 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. \nPlease note the above course is only offered to members of Chronic Pain Ireland at no additional cost. For information about taking out membership to Chronic Pain Ireland see here
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/chronic-pain-self-management-course/2023-05-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230509T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230316T211827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z
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SUMMARY:CPI Members Network meeting
DESCRIPTION:Each month CPI holds our peer to peer network meetings which are facilitated by our current Chairperson.  It’s a safe\, inclusive space to meet others\, to chat\, share and support each other.  Our membership feedback regularly mentions the importance of speaking with others where they can chat openly without judgement and connect with others. \nThis event is open to members of Chronic Pain Ireland and if you would like to join\, membership is €22.00 per year. See here for more details. \nMany of our members have formed life long friendships as a result of attending CPI events\, workshops and taking part in research.  Please\, consider becoming part of our community.
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/cpi-members-network-meeting-2/2023-05-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230510T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230504T124923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T125230Z
UID:10000081-1683739800-1683752400@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:ASpida Workshop - Dublin
DESCRIPTION:ASpida: Against Stigma Pain pain intervention development approach \n\n\nASpida is an innovative community-based program that aims to tackle the effects of stigma in chronic pain. \nUniversity College Cork researchers in conjunction with Chronic Pain Ireland used direct input from our members to developed this programme are now offering you the opportunity to take part in our pilot workshops.  Taking place initially in five counties across Ireland (Cork\, Dublin\, Kildare\, Kerry and Limerick) the workshops will be delivered by two facilitators one of whom is a trained CPI member who has been involved with this research from the start.   Each half day workshop will help you learn skills to act mindfully\, respond flexibly and with awareness to stigmatised behaviours\, be guided by values not stigma. \n\n\nPlease register your interest and get involved as your feedback is invaluable.  We aim to offer this evidence-based health care service throughout 2024 to a wider audience. Register HERE \nOur sincere thanks to all members who were involved in every step of the creation of this project which was funded by the Brain\, Mind and Pain Patient-Centred Innovation Grant. \nIf you want to learn a little more about the project our recognizing and coping with stigma – a silent enemy event was held earlier this month and the recording can be watched back HERE
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/aspida-workshop-dublin-2/
LOCATION:Trinity College Dublin
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230513T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230504T125245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T125440Z
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SUMMARY:ASpida Workshop Cork
DESCRIPTION:ASpida: Against Stigma Pain pain intervention development approach \n\n\nASpida is an innovative community-based program that aims to tackle the effects of stigma in chronic pain. \nUniversity College Cork researchers in conjunction with Chronic Pain Ireland used direct input from our members to developed this programme are now offering you the opportunity to take part in our pilot workshops.  Taking place initially in five counties across Ireland (Cork\, Dublin\, Kildare\, Kerry and Limerick) the workshops will be delivered by two facilitators one of whom is a trained CPI member who has been involved with this research from the start.   Each half day workshop will help you learn skills to act mindfully\, respond flexibly and with awareness to stigmatised behaviours\, be guided by values not stigma. \n\n\nPlease register your interest and get involved as your feedback is invaluable.  We aim to offer this evidence-based health care service throughout 2024 to a wider audience. Register HERE \nOur sincere thanks to all members who were involved in every step of the creation of this project which was funded by the Brain\, Mind and Pain Patient-Centred Innovation Grant. \nIf you want to learn a little more about the project our recognizing and coping with stigma – a silent enemy event was held earlier this month and the recording can be watched back HERE
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/aspida-workshop-cork/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230513T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230504T125453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T125627Z
UID:10000083-1683975600-1683990000@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:Aspida Workshop - Limerick
DESCRIPTION:ASpida: Against Stigma Pain pain intervention development approach \n\n\nASpida is an innovative community-based program that aims to tackle the effects of stigma in chronic pain. \nUniversity College Cork researchers in conjunction with Chronic Pain Ireland used direct input from our members to developed this programme are now offering you the opportunity to take part in our pilot workshops.  Taking place initially in five counties across Ireland (Cork\, Dublin\, Kildare\, Kerry and Limerick) the workshops will be delivered by two facilitators one of whom is a trained CPI member who has been involved with this research from the start.   Each half day workshop will help you learn skills to act mindfully\, respond flexibly and with awareness to stigmatised behaviours\, be guided by values not stigma. \n\n\nPlease register your interest and get involved as your feedback is invaluable.  We aim to offer this evidence-based health care service throughout 2024 to a wider audience. Register HERE \nOur sincere thanks to all members who were involved in every step of the creation of this project which was funded by the Brain\, Mind and Pain Patient-Centred Innovation Grant. \nIf you want to learn a little more about the project our recognizing and coping with stigma – a silent enemy event was held earlier this month and the recording can be watched back HERE
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/aspida-workshop-limerick/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230515T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230421T142852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T162809Z
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SUMMARY:Chronic Pain Self-Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain Ireland is holding our 5-week Self-Management Course for people living with chronic pain. This 5 session course is delivered online over a 5 week period and is a 2 hour session. The course focusses and looks at key ideas in the self-management of chronic pain and encourages participants to explore ways to both manage their condition and cope better.  The course offers a special kind of flexible interactive experience in which questions\, feedback\, discussion and mutual support are an important part of the process. \nThere are key topics that will always be covered and there is a ‘direction of travel’ (per topics listed) but the exact order in which topics are discussed and the focus given to each area\, depends on the needs and interests of the group at the time.  The course is delivered in a non-linear way such that topics overlap and ‘inform’ each other.  A good example would be how Pacing for instance requires that we also look at the effects of stress\, beliefs\nand issues around acceptance. \nThe topics covered during the course will be: \n\nIntroduction – in which participants will be asked what they want to achieve and a big picture of pain management is shared including an explanation of the bio-psycho-social model\nUnderstanding chronic pain\nBoom-Bust\, Pacing\, Baselines\, goal setting\nStress awareness and management ideas\, breaking the pain stress cycle\nAnxiety\nSleep\nSocial aspects\nAcceptance & emotions\nFlare ups\n\nLive notes from each session will be e-mailed along with more formal pre-prepared materials including audio recordings for relaxation practice. This means that people wanting to explore a focus specifically on a topic can do so in-between sessions and the sessions can help explain things\nfurther and deal with questions and challenges. \nFacilitator for this programme is the Lead Trainer of Pain Association of Scotland\, Phil Sizer who has delivered thousands of workshops throughout Ireland and the UK and is the author of Chronic Pain\, the drug free way which is available from your local library or via amazon.co.uk.  Chronic Pain Ireland has for many years offered self-management training for all living with chronic pain and are partnering 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. \nPlease note the above course is only offered to members of Chronic Pain Ireland at no additional cost. For information about taking out membership to Chronic Pain Ireland see here
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/chronic-pain-self-management-course/2023-05-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230519T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230323T150047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T150047Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Hope & Acceptance
DESCRIPTION:Workshop : Chronic Pain – Hope & Acceptance \nAcceptance is the big idea in pain management\, but it’s hard to do! \nIn the session we will look at: \n\nUnderstanding acceptance properly\nMaking sense of where you are\nReframing acceptance\nHope – high road vs low road\n\n\nChronic Pain Ireland has for many years offered self-management training for all living with chronic pain and are partnering 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. \nThese workshops are offered to members of Chronic Pain Ireland only.  If you would like to become a member and 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
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/workshop-hope-acceptance/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230522T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230421T142852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T162809Z
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SUMMARY:Chronic Pain Self-Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain Ireland is holding our 5-week Self-Management Course for people living with chronic pain. This 5 session course is delivered online over a 5 week period and is a 2 hour session. The course focusses and looks at key ideas in the self-management of chronic pain and encourages participants to explore ways to both manage their condition and cope better.  The course offers a special kind of flexible interactive experience in which questions\, feedback\, discussion and mutual support are an important part of the process. \nThere are key topics that will always be covered and there is a ‘direction of travel’ (per topics listed) but the exact order in which topics are discussed and the focus given to each area\, depends on the needs and interests of the group at the time.  The course is delivered in a non-linear way such that topics overlap and ‘inform’ each other.  A good example would be how Pacing for instance requires that we also look at the effects of stress\, beliefs\nand issues around acceptance. \nThe topics covered during the course will be: \n\nIntroduction – in which participants will be asked what they want to achieve and a big picture of pain management is shared including an explanation of the bio-psycho-social model\nUnderstanding chronic pain\nBoom-Bust\, Pacing\, Baselines\, goal setting\nStress awareness and management ideas\, breaking the pain stress cycle\nAnxiety\nSleep\nSocial aspects\nAcceptance & emotions\nFlare ups\n\nLive notes from each session will be e-mailed along with more formal pre-prepared materials including audio recordings for relaxation practice. This means that people wanting to explore a focus specifically on a topic can do so in-between sessions and the sessions can help explain things\nfurther and deal with questions and challenges. \nFacilitator for this programme is the Lead Trainer of Pain Association of Scotland\, Phil Sizer who has delivered thousands of workshops throughout Ireland and the UK and is the author of Chronic Pain\, the drug free way which is available from your local library or via amazon.co.uk.  Chronic Pain Ireland has for many years offered self-management training for all living with chronic pain and are partnering 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. \nPlease note the above course is only offered to members of Chronic Pain Ireland at no additional cost. For information about taking out membership to Chronic Pain Ireland see here
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/chronic-pain-self-management-course/2023-05-22/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230529T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230421T142852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T162809Z
UID:10000077-1685368800-1685376000@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:Chronic Pain Self-Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain Ireland is holding our 5-week Self-Management Course for people living with chronic pain. This 5 session course is delivered online over a 5 week period and is a 2 hour session. The course focusses and looks at key ideas in the self-management of chronic pain and encourages participants to explore ways to both manage their condition and cope better.  The course offers a special kind of flexible interactive experience in which questions\, feedback\, discussion and mutual support are an important part of the process. \nThere are key topics that will always be covered and there is a ‘direction of travel’ (per topics listed) but the exact order in which topics are discussed and the focus given to each area\, depends on the needs and interests of the group at the time.  The course is delivered in a non-linear way such that topics overlap and ‘inform’ each other.  A good example would be how Pacing for instance requires that we also look at the effects of stress\, beliefs\nand issues around acceptance. \nThe topics covered during the course will be: \n\nIntroduction – in which participants will be asked what they want to achieve and a big picture of pain management is shared including an explanation of the bio-psycho-social model\nUnderstanding chronic pain\nBoom-Bust\, Pacing\, Baselines\, goal setting\nStress awareness and management ideas\, breaking the pain stress cycle\nAnxiety\nSleep\nSocial aspects\nAcceptance & emotions\nFlare ups\n\nLive notes from each session will be e-mailed along with more formal pre-prepared materials including audio recordings for relaxation practice. This means that people wanting to explore a focus specifically on a topic can do so in-between sessions and the sessions can help explain things\nfurther and deal with questions and challenges. \nFacilitator for this programme is the Lead Trainer of Pain Association of Scotland\, Phil Sizer who has delivered thousands of workshops throughout Ireland and the UK and is the author of Chronic Pain\, the drug free way which is available from your local library or via amazon.co.uk.  Chronic Pain Ireland has for many years offered self-management training for all living with chronic pain and are partnering 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. \nPlease note the above course is only offered to members of Chronic Pain Ireland at no additional cost. For information about taking out membership to Chronic Pain Ireland see here
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/chronic-pain-self-management-course/2023-05-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230605T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230421T142852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T162809Z
UID:10000078-1685973600-1685980800@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:Chronic Pain Self-Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain Ireland is holding our 5-week Self-Management Course for people living with chronic pain. This 5 session course is delivered online over a 5 week period and is a 2 hour session. The course focusses and looks at key ideas in the self-management of chronic pain and encourages participants to explore ways to both manage their condition and cope better.  The course offers a special kind of flexible interactive experience in which questions\, feedback\, discussion and mutual support are an important part of the process. \nThere are key topics that will always be covered and there is a ‘direction of travel’ (per topics listed) but the exact order in which topics are discussed and the focus given to each area\, depends on the needs and interests of the group at the time.  The course is delivered in a non-linear way such that topics overlap and ‘inform’ each other.  A good example would be how Pacing for instance requires that we also look at the effects of stress\, beliefs\nand issues around acceptance. \nThe topics covered during the course will be: \n\nIntroduction – in which participants will be asked what they want to achieve and a big picture of pain management is shared including an explanation of the bio-psycho-social model\nUnderstanding chronic pain\nBoom-Bust\, Pacing\, Baselines\, goal setting\nStress awareness and management ideas\, breaking the pain stress cycle\nAnxiety\nSleep\nSocial aspects\nAcceptance & emotions\nFlare ups\n\nLive notes from each session will be e-mailed along with more formal pre-prepared materials including audio recordings for relaxation practice. This means that people wanting to explore a focus specifically on a topic can do so in-between sessions and the sessions can help explain things\nfurther and deal with questions and challenges. \nFacilitator for this programme is the Lead Trainer of Pain Association of Scotland\, Phil Sizer who has delivered thousands of workshops throughout Ireland and the UK and is the author of Chronic Pain\, the drug free way which is available from your local library or via amazon.co.uk.  Chronic Pain Ireland has for many years offered self-management training for all living with chronic pain and are partnering 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. \nPlease note the above course is only offered to members of Chronic Pain Ireland at no additional cost. For information about taking out membership to Chronic Pain Ireland see here
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/chronic-pain-self-management-course/2023-06-05/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230606T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230606T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230601T082325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T082325Z
UID:10000097-1686052800-1686061800@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:Dublin World Café - in-person members event
DESCRIPTION:Members of Chronic Pain Ireland are currently helping us to drive research that will help improve or enhance sleep mechanisms for chronic pain.  We are partnered with the University of Limerick’s School of Allied Health (winners of the 2022 BMP Pain Research Grant) to look at the problem of poor sleep among people with chronic pain. The project will look at ways to enhance sleep among people with chronic pain\, especially considering options other than medication. \nWhat is involved?\nWe’ve recruited CPI members with persistent pain to attend the June 6th Dublin in-person world Café.  A world Café creates an informal Café setting for participants to explore an issue by discussing it in small table groups. \nPatient participation is vital to the success of this research initiative. \n\nParticipants will receive a €50 voucher to reflect their time commitment to in-person world cafes.\n\nNote: The above event is only open to current members of Chronic Pain Ireland see here
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/dublin-world-cafe-in-person-members-event/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230609T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230522T130016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T162116Z
UID:10000095-1686319200-1686326400@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:Workshop Understanding Chronic Pain
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Chronic Pain is the topic for our June self-management workshop.  Our approach is based on a holistic\, bio-psycho-social model of health including CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy)\, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)\, positive psychology\, relaxation\, hypnotherapy\, motivational interviewing and coaching. \nIn this workshop session we examine and explore the following topics: \n\nAcute vs chronic pain\nSensory & Emotional\nNeuro matrix & gate theory models\nNociplastic pain\nThreat-o-meter\nLinks to pain management strategies\n\nChronic Pain Ireland has for many years offered self-management training for all living with chronic pain and are partnering 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. \nThese workshops are offered to members of Chronic Pain Ireland only.  If you would like to become a member and 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
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/understanding-chronic-pain/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230613T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230316T211827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z
UID:10000008-1686654000-1686657600@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:CPI Members Network meeting
DESCRIPTION:Each month CPI holds our peer to peer network meetings which are facilitated by our current Chairperson.  It’s a safe\, inclusive space to meet others\, to chat\, share and support each other.  Our membership feedback regularly mentions the importance of speaking with others where they can chat openly without judgement and connect with others. \nThis event is open to members of Chronic Pain Ireland and if you would like to join\, membership is €22.00 per year. See here for more details. \nMany of our members have formed life long friendships as a result of attending CPI events\, workshops and taking part in research.  Please\, consider becoming part of our community.
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/cpi-members-network-meeting-2/2023-06-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230615T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230601T064631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T064912Z
UID:10000096-1686823200-1686830400@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:Online World Café - CPI Members
DESCRIPTION:Members of Chronic Pain Ireland have the opportunity to help us to drive research that will help improve or enhance sleep mechanisms for chronic pain.  We are partnered with the University of Limerick’s School of Allied Health (winners of the 2022 BMP Pain Research Grant) to look at the problem of poor sleep among people with chronic pain. The project will look at ways to enhance sleep among people with chronic pain\, especially considering options other than medication. \nWhat is involved?\nCPI members with persistent pain will attend our online world Café event which is being held on June 15th from 10:00 – 12:00 noon.  A world Café creates an informal Café setting for participants to explore an issue by discussing it in small table groups. \nPatient participation is vital to the success of this research initiative. \n\nParticipants will receive a €30 voucher to reflect their time commitment to online world cafes.\n\nThe above event is only open to members of Chronic Pain Ireland.  If you would like to learn more about joining see here
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/online-world-cafe-cpi-members/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230704T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230515T104752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T104752Z
UID:10000085-1688479200-1688486400@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:Chronic Pain 5-week Self-Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain Ireland is holding our 5-week Self-Management Course for people living with chronic pain. This 5 session course is delivered online over a 5 week period and is a 2 hour session. The course focusses and looks at key ideas in the self-management of chronic pain and encourages participants to explore ways to both manage their condition and cope better.  The course offers a special kind of flexible interactive experience in which questions\, feedback\, discussion and mutual support are an important part of the process. \nThere are key topics that will always be covered and there is a ‘direction of travel’ (per topics listed) but the exact order in which topics are discussed and the focus given to each area\, depends on the needs and interests of the group at the time.  The course is delivered in a non-linear way such that topics overlap and ‘inform’ each other.  A good example would be how Pacing for instance requires that we also look at the effects of stress\, beliefs\nand issues around acceptance. \nThe topics covered during the course will be: \n\nIntroduction – in which participants will be asked what they want to achieve and a big picture of pain management is shared including an explanation of the bio-psycho-social model\nUnderstanding chronic pain\nBoom-Bust\, Pacing\, Baselines\, goal setting\nStress awareness and management ideas\, breaking the pain stress cycle\nAnxiety\nSleep\nSocial aspects\nAcceptance & emotions\nFlare ups\n\nLive notes from each session will be e-mailed along with more formal pre-prepared materials including audio recordings for relaxation practice. This means that people wanting to explore a focus specifically on a topic can do so in-between sessions and the sessions can help explain things further and deal with questions and challenges. \nFacilitator for this programme is the Lead Trainer of Pain Association of Scotland\, Phil Sizer who has delivered thousands of workshops throughout Ireland and the UK and is the author of Chronic Pain\, the drug free way which is available from your local library or via amazon.co.uk.  Chronic Pain Ireland has for many years offered self-management training for all living with chronic pain and are partnering 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. \nPlease note the above course is only offered to members of Chronic Pain Ireland at no additional cost. For information about taking out membership to Chronic Pain Ireland see here
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/chronic-pain-5-week-self-management-course/2023-07-04/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230704T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230704T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230706T120913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T120913Z
UID:10000114-1688493600-1688497200@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:AGM
DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain Ireland’s Annual General Meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday 4th July via Zoom.
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/agm/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230707T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230601T084448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T112544Z
UID:10000098-1688738400-1688745600@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:Workshop - Practical Relaxation Skills
DESCRIPTION:Practical Relaxation Skills is the topic for our July self-management workshop.  Our approach is based on a holistic\, bio-psycho-social model of health including CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy)\, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)\, positive psychology\, relaxation\, hypnotherapy\, motivational interviewing and coaching. \nIn this practical workshop we explore and try different relaxation techniques so that participants can experience for themselves in a small group setting.  The different techniques will include: \n\nsimple breathing\nprogressive relaxation\ngetting to sleep techniques\ngrounding and visualisation.\n\nChronic 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. \nThese workshops are offered to members of Chronic Pain Ireland only.  If you would like to become a member and 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
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/workshop-practical-relaxation-skills/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230711T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230316T211827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z
UID:10000009-1689073200-1689076800@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:CPI Members Network meeting
DESCRIPTION:Each month CPI holds our peer to peer network meetings which are facilitated by our current Chairperson.  It’s a safe\, inclusive space to meet others\, to chat\, share and support each other.  Our membership feedback regularly mentions the importance of speaking with others where they can chat openly without judgement and connect with others. \nThis event is open to members of Chronic Pain Ireland and if you would like to join\, membership is €22.00 per year. See here for more details. \nMany of our members have formed life long friendships as a result of attending CPI events\, workshops and taking part in research.  Please\, consider becoming part of our community.
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/cpi-members-network-meeting-2/2023-07-11/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230711T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230515T104752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T104752Z
UID:10000086-1689084000-1689091200@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:Chronic Pain 5-week Self-Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain Ireland is holding our 5-week Self-Management Course for people living with chronic pain. This 5 session course is delivered online over a 5 week period and is a 2 hour session. The course focusses and looks at key ideas in the self-management of chronic pain and encourages participants to explore ways to both manage their condition and cope better.  The course offers a special kind of flexible interactive experience in which questions\, feedback\, discussion and mutual support are an important part of the process. \nThere are key topics that will always be covered and there is a ‘direction of travel’ (per topics listed) but the exact order in which topics are discussed and the focus given to each area\, depends on the needs and interests of the group at the time.  The course is delivered in a non-linear way such that topics overlap and ‘inform’ each other.  A good example would be how Pacing for instance requires that we also look at the effects of stress\, beliefs\nand issues around acceptance. \nThe topics covered during the course will be: \n\nIntroduction – in which participants will be asked what they want to achieve and a big picture of pain management is shared including an explanation of the bio-psycho-social model\nUnderstanding chronic pain\nBoom-Bust\, Pacing\, Baselines\, goal setting\nStress awareness and management ideas\, breaking the pain stress cycle\nAnxiety\nSleep\nSocial aspects\nAcceptance & emotions\nFlare ups\n\nLive notes from each session will be e-mailed along with more formal pre-prepared materials including audio recordings for relaxation practice. This means that people wanting to explore a focus specifically on a topic can do so in-between sessions and the sessions can help explain things further and deal with questions and challenges. \nFacilitator for this programme is the Lead Trainer of Pain Association of Scotland\, Phil Sizer who has delivered thousands of workshops throughout Ireland and the UK and is the author of Chronic Pain\, the drug free way which is available from your local library or via amazon.co.uk.  Chronic Pain Ireland has for many years offered self-management training for all living with chronic pain and are partnering 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. \nPlease note the above course is only offered to members of Chronic Pain Ireland at no additional cost. For information about taking out membership to Chronic Pain Ireland see here
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/chronic-pain-5-week-self-management-course/2023-07-11/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230718T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230515T104752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T104752Z
UID:10000087-1689688800-1689696000@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:Chronic Pain 5-week Self-Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain Ireland is holding our 5-week Self-Management Course for people living with chronic pain. This 5 session course is delivered online over a 5 week period and is a 2 hour session. The course focusses and looks at key ideas in the self-management of chronic pain and encourages participants to explore ways to both manage their condition and cope better.  The course offers a special kind of flexible interactive experience in which questions\, feedback\, discussion and mutual support are an important part of the process. \nThere are key topics that will always be covered and there is a ‘direction of travel’ (per topics listed) but the exact order in which topics are discussed and the focus given to each area\, depends on the needs and interests of the group at the time.  The course is delivered in a non-linear way such that topics overlap and ‘inform’ each other.  A good example would be how Pacing for instance requires that we also look at the effects of stress\, beliefs\nand issues around acceptance. \nThe topics covered during the course will be: \n\nIntroduction – in which participants will be asked what they want to achieve and a big picture of pain management is shared including an explanation of the bio-psycho-social model\nUnderstanding chronic pain\nBoom-Bust\, Pacing\, Baselines\, goal setting\nStress awareness and management ideas\, breaking the pain stress cycle\nAnxiety\nSleep\nSocial aspects\nAcceptance & emotions\nFlare ups\n\nLive notes from each session will be e-mailed along with more formal pre-prepared materials including audio recordings for relaxation practice. This means that people wanting to explore a focus specifically on a topic can do so in-between sessions and the sessions can help explain things further and deal with questions and challenges. \nFacilitator for this programme is the Lead Trainer of Pain Association of Scotland\, Phil Sizer who has delivered thousands of workshops throughout Ireland and the UK and is the author of Chronic Pain\, the drug free way which is available from your local library or via amazon.co.uk.  Chronic Pain Ireland has for many years offered self-management training for all living with chronic pain and are partnering 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. \nPlease note the above course is only offered to members of Chronic Pain Ireland at no additional cost. For information about taking out membership to Chronic Pain Ireland see here
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/chronic-pain-5-week-self-management-course/2023-07-18/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230725T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
CREATED:20230515T104752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T104752Z
UID:10000088-1690293600-1690300800@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:Chronic Pain 5-week Self-Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain Ireland is holding our 5-week Self-Management Course for people living with chronic pain. This 5 session course is delivered online over a 5 week period and is a 2 hour session. The course focusses and looks at key ideas in the self-management of chronic pain and encourages participants to explore ways to both manage their condition and cope better.  The course offers a special kind of flexible interactive experience in which questions\, feedback\, discussion and mutual support are an important part of the process. \nThere are key topics that will always be covered and there is a ‘direction of travel’ (per topics listed) but the exact order in which topics are discussed and the focus given to each area\, depends on the needs and interests of the group at the time.  The course is delivered in a non-linear way such that topics overlap and ‘inform’ each other.  A good example would be how Pacing for instance requires that we also look at the effects of stress\, beliefs\nand issues around acceptance. \nThe topics covered during the course will be: \n\nIntroduction – in which participants will be asked what they want to achieve and a big picture of pain management is shared including an explanation of the bio-psycho-social model\nUnderstanding chronic pain\nBoom-Bust\, Pacing\, Baselines\, goal setting\nStress awareness and management ideas\, breaking the pain stress cycle\nAnxiety\nSleep\nSocial aspects\nAcceptance & emotions\nFlare ups\n\nLive notes from each session will be e-mailed along with more formal pre-prepared materials including audio recordings for relaxation practice. This means that people wanting to explore a focus specifically on a topic can do so in-between sessions and the sessions can help explain things further and deal with questions and challenges. \nFacilitator for this programme is the Lead Trainer of Pain Association of Scotland\, Phil Sizer who has delivered thousands of workshops throughout Ireland and the UK and is the author of Chronic Pain\, the drug free way which is available from your local library or via amazon.co.uk.  Chronic Pain Ireland has for many years offered self-management training for all living with chronic pain and are partnering 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. \nPlease note the above course is only offered to members of Chronic Pain Ireland at no additional cost. For information about taking out membership to Chronic Pain Ireland see here
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/chronic-pain-5-week-self-management-course/2023-07-25/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230725T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235722
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SUMMARY:CPI Turn2Me Support Group for chronic pain
DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain Ireland has partnered with Turn2Me an Irish online mental health charity that provides free\, anonymous and confidential online professional health services to anyone that needs it.  They provide a range of online services which anyone can access via their website www.Turn2Me.ie \nChronic Pain Group Counselling \nChronic Pain is invisible\, you cannot show it to your doctor\, friends\, or family.  There isn’t always a scar or any visual cues to the pain you are suffering.  This support group is a place where you can seek support from others who can empathise with what you are going through\, and your experience will resonate with other Chronic Pain Ireland members.  Empower yourself to take control and arm yourself with ways to improve your quality of everyday life\, strengthen your resilience\, prioritise your mental health and self-care.  The support group is facilitated by an experienced Psychotherapist who lives with Chronic Pain.   \nTurn2Me in partnership with Chronic Pain Ireland will facilitate a specific ‘chronic pain group counselling support group’ on the last Tuesday evening of every month.    Please note that while the above group is open only to Chronic Pain Ireland members at this time however all other mental health services are available to the general public and you can sign up directly via www.Turn2Me.ie \nIf you would like to learn more about CPI membership see here \nAbout Turn2Me: \nTurn2Me is supported by the HSE’s National Office for Suicide Prevention to deliver counselling online. Turn2me is a national mental health charity that was founded in 2009 by Oisin and Diarmuid Scollard\, who tragically lost their brother\, Cormac\, to suicide in 2003. Turn2me offers adult counselling and support group services to adults and young people aged 12 plus. Turn2Me has helped over 120\,000 people since it was set up in 2009. Turn2Me offers up to six free counselling sessions to adults living in Ireland. To sign up\, go to www.Turn2Me.ie
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/cpi-turn2me-support-group-for-chronic-pain/2023-07-25/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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