BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chronic Pain Ireland - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Chronic Pain Ireland X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chronicpain.ie X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chronic Pain Ireland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241107T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241107T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20240906T125800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T114402Z UID:10000335-1730988000-1730997000@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain (afternoon) DESCRIPTION:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme\nThe HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme is open for registration. This free\, online 7 week programme can help you develop skills and confidence to manage your condition. \nWorkshop Topics\nTechniques to deal with symptoms of chronic pain conditions\, such as fatigue\, sleeplessness\, stress\, and emotional problems such as depression\, anger\, fear\, and frustration\, with emphasis on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques for managing pain. \nTopics include:\nï‚· Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance\nï‚· Balancing activity with rest\nï‚· Tools for overcoming worst-case thinking\nï‚· How our minds affect pain and how we can use our minds to lessen pain\nï‚· Negative emotions\nï‚· Healthy eating\nï‚· Appropriate use of medication\nï‚· Working more effectively with health care providers\nï‚· Communicating with friends and family\nï‚· Communicating with the health care system\nï‚· Communicating with oneself\nï‚· Action-planning\, problem-solving\, decision-making \nWhy join the Living Well with pain programme?\nPeople who are supported in this way increase their knowledge\, skills and confidence to better manage their health in partnership with their health care provider(s). \nHow: For more information or to register\, contact the Living Well Team via Email LivingWellDNCC@hse.ie URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/hse-living-well-with-chronic-pain-5/2024-11-07/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FREE-Living-Well-with-Chronic-Pain-Self-Management-Programme-1-1.png GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241107T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241107T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20240906T130241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T101426Z UID:10000373-1731006000-1731015000@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain (evening) DESCRIPTION:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme\nThe HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme is open for registration. This free\, online 7 week programme can help you develop skills and confidence to manage your condition. \nWorkshop Topics\nTechniques to deal with symptoms of chronic pain conditions\, such as fatigue\, sleeplessness\, stress\, and emotional problems such as depression\, anger\, fear\, and frustration\, with emphasis on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques for managing pain. \nTopics include:\nï‚· Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance\nï‚· Balancing activity with rest\nï‚· Tools for overcoming worst-case thinking\nï‚· How our minds affect pain and how we can use our minds to lessen pain\nï‚· Negative emotions\nï‚· Healthy eating\nï‚· Appropriate use of medication\nï‚· Working more effectively with health care providers\nï‚· Communicating with friends and family\nï‚· Communicating with the health care system\nï‚· Communicating with oneself\nï‚· Action-planning\, problem-solving\, decision-making \nWhy join the Living Well with pain programme?\nPeople who are supported in this way increase their knowledge\, skills and confidence to better manage their health in partnership with their health care provider(s). \nHow: For more information or to register\, contact the Living Well Team via Email LivingWellDNCC@hse.ie URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/hse-living-well-with-chronic-pain-evening/2024-11-07/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FREE-Living-Well-with-Chronic-Pain-Self-Management-Programme-1.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241112T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241112T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20231219T151855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T140800Z UID:10000378-1731407400-1731414600@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Chronic Pain 5-week Self-Management Course DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain 5-week Self-Management Course\nChronic Pain Ireland is excited to announce our upcoming 5-week Self-Management Course for individuals living with chronic pain. This course\, delivered online in weekly 2-hour sessions\, focuses on essential self-management strategies to help participants better manage their condition and improve their quality of life. \nWhat You’ll Gain\nOur course offers a unique\, interactive experience where questions\, feedback\, discussion\, and mutual support are integral parts of the process. The key topics covered include: \n\nIntroduction: Setting personal goals and understanding the bio-psycho-social model of pain management.\nUnderstanding Chronic Pain: Comprehensive insights into the nature of chronic pain.\nBoom-Bust Cycle\, Pacing\, Baselines\, and Goal Setting: Techniques to manage activity levels and set achievable goals.\nStress Awareness and Management: Strategies to break the pain-stress cycle.\nAnxiety: Tools to manage anxiety associated with chronic pain.\nSleep: Tips for improving sleep quality.\nSocial Aspects: The impact of chronic pain on social life and relationships.\nAcceptance and Emotions: Approaches to accepting chronic pain and managing emotions.\nFlare-Ups: Handling and reducing the frequency of pain flare-ups.\n\nCourse Structure\nThe course is flexible and responsive to the needs of the group. While there are key topics\, the exact order and focus of each session depend on participant interests. For example\, discussions on pacing might naturally lead to exploring stress management and acceptance. \nAdditional Resources\nParticipants will receive live notes and pre-prepared materials\, including audio recordings for relaxation practice\, after each session. This allows for continued exploration and focus on specific topics between sessions. \nExpert Facilitation\nThe course is facilitated by Phil Sizer\, Lead Trainer of the Pain Association of Scotland. Phil has extensive experience\, having delivered thousands of workshops across Ireland and the UK. He is also the author of Chronic Pain: The Drug-Free Way\, available at local libraries and on Amazon. \nPartnership\nChronic Pain Ireland has a long history of providing self-management training and is proud to partner with the Pain Association Scotland. Together\, we aim to enhance the quality of life for all living with chronic pain through effective self-management techniques. \nSign Up Now!\nJoin us to take control of your chronic pain and learn valuable strategies for a better quality of life. \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-7/2024-11-12/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Copy-of-5-week-Self-Mgmt-Workshop-Course-v3Facebook.png GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241112T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000025-1731409200-1731412800@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-2/2024-11-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241114T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241114T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20240906T125800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T114402Z UID:10000336-1731592800-1731601800@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain (afternoon) DESCRIPTION:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme\nThe HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme is open for registration. This free\, online 7 week programme can help you develop skills and confidence to manage your condition. \nWorkshop Topics\nTechniques to deal with symptoms of chronic pain conditions\, such as fatigue\, sleeplessness\, stress\, and emotional problems such as depression\, anger\, fear\, and frustration\, with emphasis on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques for managing pain. \nTopics include:\nï‚· Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance\nï‚· Balancing activity with rest\nï‚· Tools for overcoming worst-case thinking\nï‚· How our minds affect pain and how we can use our minds to lessen pain\nï‚· Negative emotions\nï‚· Healthy eating\nï‚· Appropriate use of medication\nï‚· Working more effectively with health care providers\nï‚· Communicating with friends and family\nï‚· Communicating with the health care system\nï‚· Communicating with oneself\nï‚· Action-planning\, problem-solving\, decision-making \nWhy join the Living Well with pain programme?\nPeople who are supported in this way increase their knowledge\, skills and confidence to better manage their health in partnership with their health care provider(s). \nHow: For more information or to register\, contact the Living Well Team via Email LivingWellDNCC@hse.ie URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/hse-living-well-with-chronic-pain-5/2024-11-14/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FREE-Living-Well-with-Chronic-Pain-Self-Management-Programme-1-1.png GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241114T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241114T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20240906T130241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T101426Z UID:10000374-1731610800-1731619800@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain (evening) DESCRIPTION:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme\nThe HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme is open for registration. This free\, online 7 week programme can help you develop skills and confidence to manage your condition. \nWorkshop Topics\nTechniques to deal with symptoms of chronic pain conditions\, such as fatigue\, sleeplessness\, stress\, and emotional problems such as depression\, anger\, fear\, and frustration\, with emphasis on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques for managing pain. \nTopics include:\nï‚· Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance\nï‚· Balancing activity with rest\nï‚· Tools for overcoming worst-case thinking\nï‚· How our minds affect pain and how we can use our minds to lessen pain\nï‚· Negative emotions\nï‚· Healthy eating\nï‚· Appropriate use of medication\nï‚· Working more effectively with health care providers\nï‚· Communicating with friends and family\nï‚· Communicating with the health care system\nï‚· Communicating with oneself\nï‚· Action-planning\, problem-solving\, decision-making \nWhy join the Living Well with pain programme?\nPeople who are supported in this way increase their knowledge\, skills and confidence to better manage their health in partnership with their health care provider(s). \nHow: For more information or to register\, contact the Living Well Team via Email LivingWellDNCC@hse.ie URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/hse-living-well-with-chronic-pain-evening/2024-11-14/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FREE-Living-Well-with-Chronic-Pain-Self-Management-Programme-1.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241119T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241119T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20231219T151855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T140800Z UID:10000379-1732012200-1732019400@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Chronic Pain 5-week Self-Management Course DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain 5-week Self-Management Course\nChronic Pain Ireland is excited to announce our upcoming 5-week Self-Management Course for individuals living with chronic pain. This course\, delivered online in weekly 2-hour sessions\, focuses on essential self-management strategies to help participants better manage their condition and improve their quality of life. \nWhat You’ll Gain\nOur course offers a unique\, interactive experience where questions\, feedback\, discussion\, and mutual support are integral parts of the process. The key topics covered include: \n\nIntroduction: Setting personal goals and understanding the bio-psycho-social model of pain management.\nUnderstanding Chronic Pain: Comprehensive insights into the nature of chronic pain.\nBoom-Bust Cycle\, Pacing\, Baselines\, and Goal Setting: Techniques to manage activity levels and set achievable goals.\nStress Awareness and Management: Strategies to break the pain-stress cycle.\nAnxiety: Tools to manage anxiety associated with chronic pain.\nSleep: Tips for improving sleep quality.\nSocial Aspects: The impact of chronic pain on social life and relationships.\nAcceptance and Emotions: Approaches to accepting chronic pain and managing emotions.\nFlare-Ups: Handling and reducing the frequency of pain flare-ups.\n\nCourse Structure\nThe course is flexible and responsive to the needs of the group. While there are key topics\, the exact order and focus of each session depend on participant interests. For example\, discussions on pacing might naturally lead to exploring stress management and acceptance. \nAdditional Resources\nParticipants will receive live notes and pre-prepared materials\, including audio recordings for relaxation practice\, after each session. This allows for continued exploration and focus on specific topics between sessions. \nExpert Facilitation\nThe course is facilitated by Phil Sizer\, Lead Trainer of the Pain Association of Scotland. Phil has extensive experience\, having delivered thousands of workshops across Ireland and the UK. He is also the author of Chronic Pain: The Drug-Free Way\, available at local libraries and on Amazon. \nPartnership\nChronic Pain Ireland has a long history of providing self-management training and is proud to partner with the Pain Association Scotland. Together\, we aim to enhance the quality of life for all living with chronic pain through effective self-management techniques. \nSign Up Now!\nJoin us to take control of your chronic pain and learn valuable strategies for a better quality of life. \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-7/2024-11-19/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Copy-of-5-week-Self-Mgmt-Workshop-Course-v3Facebook.png GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241121T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241121T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20240906T125800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T114402Z UID:10000337-1732197600-1732206600@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain (afternoon) DESCRIPTION:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme\nThe HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme is open for registration. This free\, online 7 week programme can help you develop skills and confidence to manage your condition. \nWorkshop Topics\nTechniques to deal with symptoms of chronic pain conditions\, such as fatigue\, sleeplessness\, stress\, and emotional problems such as depression\, anger\, fear\, and frustration\, with emphasis on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques for managing pain. \nTopics include:\nï‚· Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance\nï‚· Balancing activity with rest\nï‚· Tools for overcoming worst-case thinking\nï‚· How our minds affect pain and how we can use our minds to lessen pain\nï‚· Negative emotions\nï‚· Healthy eating\nï‚· Appropriate use of medication\nï‚· Working more effectively with health care providers\nï‚· Communicating with friends and family\nï‚· Communicating with the health care system\nï‚· Communicating with oneself\nï‚· Action-planning\, problem-solving\, decision-making \nWhy join the Living Well with pain programme?\nPeople who are supported in this way increase their knowledge\, skills and confidence to better manage their health in partnership with their health care provider(s). \nHow: For more information or to register\, contact the Living Well Team via Email LivingWellDNCC@hse.ie URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/hse-living-well-with-chronic-pain-5/2024-11-21/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FREE-Living-Well-with-Chronic-Pain-Self-Management-Programme-1-1.png GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241121T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241121T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20240906T130241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T101426Z UID:10000375-1732215600-1732224600@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain (evening) DESCRIPTION:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme\nThe HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme is open for registration. This free\, online 7 week programme can help you develop skills and confidence to manage your condition. \nWorkshop Topics\nTechniques to deal with symptoms of chronic pain conditions\, such as fatigue\, sleeplessness\, stress\, and emotional problems such as depression\, anger\, fear\, and frustration\, with emphasis on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques for managing pain. \nTopics include:\nï‚· Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance\nï‚· Balancing activity with rest\nï‚· Tools for overcoming worst-case thinking\nï‚· How our minds affect pain and how we can use our minds to lessen pain\nï‚· Negative emotions\nï‚· Healthy eating\nï‚· Appropriate use of medication\nï‚· Working more effectively with health care providers\nï‚· Communicating with friends and family\nï‚· Communicating with the health care system\nï‚· Communicating with oneself\nï‚· Action-planning\, problem-solving\, decision-making \nWhy join the Living Well with pain programme?\nPeople who are supported in this way increase their knowledge\, skills and confidence to better manage their health in partnership with their health care provider(s). \nHow: For more information or to register\, contact the Living Well Team via Email LivingWellDNCC@hse.ie URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/hse-living-well-with-chronic-pain-evening/2024-11-21/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FREE-Living-Well-with-Chronic-Pain-Self-Management-Programme-1.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241126T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241126T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20231219T151855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T140800Z UID:10000380-1732617000-1732624200@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Chronic Pain 5-week Self-Management Course DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain 5-week Self-Management Course\nChronic Pain Ireland is excited to announce our upcoming 5-week Self-Management Course for individuals living with chronic pain. This course\, delivered online in weekly 2-hour sessions\, focuses on essential self-management strategies to help participants better manage their condition and improve their quality of life. \nWhat You’ll Gain\nOur course offers a unique\, interactive experience where questions\, feedback\, discussion\, and mutual support are integral parts of the process. The key topics covered include: \n\nIntroduction: Setting personal goals and understanding the bio-psycho-social model of pain management.\nUnderstanding Chronic Pain: Comprehensive insights into the nature of chronic pain.\nBoom-Bust Cycle\, Pacing\, Baselines\, and Goal Setting: Techniques to manage activity levels and set achievable goals.\nStress Awareness and Management: Strategies to break the pain-stress cycle.\nAnxiety: Tools to manage anxiety associated with chronic pain.\nSleep: Tips for improving sleep quality.\nSocial Aspects: The impact of chronic pain on social life and relationships.\nAcceptance and Emotions: Approaches to accepting chronic pain and managing emotions.\nFlare-Ups: Handling and reducing the frequency of pain flare-ups.\n\nCourse Structure\nThe course is flexible and responsive to the needs of the group. While there are key topics\, the exact order and focus of each session depend on participant interests. For example\, discussions on pacing might naturally lead to exploring stress management and acceptance. \nAdditional Resources\nParticipants will receive live notes and pre-prepared materials\, including audio recordings for relaxation practice\, after each session. This allows for continued exploration and focus on specific topics between sessions. \nExpert Facilitation\nThe course is facilitated by Phil Sizer\, Lead Trainer of the Pain Association of Scotland. Phil has extensive experience\, having delivered thousands of workshops across Ireland and the UK. He is also the author of Chronic Pain: The Drug-Free Way\, available at local libraries and on Amazon. \nPartnership\nChronic Pain Ireland has a long history of providing self-management training and is proud to partner with the Pain Association Scotland. Together\, we aim to enhance the quality of life for all living with chronic pain through effective self-management techniques. \nSign Up Now!\nJoin us to take control of your chronic pain and learn valuable strategies for a better quality of life. \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-7/2024-11-26/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Copy-of-5-week-Self-Mgmt-Workshop-Course-v3Facebook.png GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241127T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241127T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20240704T125058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T125058Z UID:10000275-1732716000-1732723200@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Overcoming Guilt and Anxiety in Chronic Pain DESCRIPTION:Overcoming Guilt and Anxiety in Chronic Pain \nJoin our November workshop\, to tackle challenging emotions like guilt and anxiety and improve your chronic pain management. \nWorkshop Highlights: \nChallenging Sticky Emotions: Understand the origins of guilt and anxiety and assess their relevance in your life. \nUnderstanding Introjects: Learn about introjects and how they influence your emotions. \nNAGs and Self-Talk: Identify negative automatic thoughts and develop healthier self-talk. \nLoosening the Nut: Challenge the logic behind your emotions and beliefs. \nExperimenting with Alternative Responses: Practice new ways to respond to emotional triggers. \nPositive Rebellion: Embrace constructive defiance against negative patterns. \nWhat If Flip: Explore positive outcomes by flipping negative scenarios. \n  \nWhy Attend? \n\nGain tools to manage and reduce feelings of guilt and anxiety.\nLearn practical techniques to challenge and change negative thought patterns.\nImprove your emotional well-being and enhance your pain management strategies.\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/overcoming-guilt-and-anxiety-in-chronic-pain/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241128T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241128T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20241018T095131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T145039Z UID:10000376-1732820400-1732824000@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Physical limitations\, chronic fatigue. Balancing mental health DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain and Mental Health\nThis month we explore the impact of physical limitations\, chronic fatigue and balancing mental health\nThis anonymous\, interactive chat group is facilitated by an experienced Turn2Me Counsellor and will focus on how the impact of our physical limitations and chronic fatigue\, how it impacts our mental health and how to strike a balance. \nWhether you’re struggling with the emotional toll of chronic pain or simply looking for a supportive space to share your experience\, this group offers a safe anonymous and understanding environment. \nChronic Pain Ireland has partnered with Turn2Me an Irish online mental health charity that provides free\, anonymous and confidential online professional health services. We’ve partnered to offer a series of specific chronic pain and mental health group sessions which at present are available to members of Chronic Pain Ireland. \nMore about the Chronic Pain Group sessions – Chronic 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 peer support group is a place where you can seek support from others who suffer with chronic pain and can empathise with what you are\ngoing through. \nWhy not take that step and communicate via instant chat with people with similar challenges and experiences you have. The group is completely anonymous offering you safety and a chance to be honest and authentic with what you are going through and hear from other members what has helped them and how they manage. Remember living with chronic pain\, is day by day\, slow and steady. To join this group you need to register as a user with Turn2Me and then register for the group in advance of the scheduled date and time. Well done\, we look forward to virtually meeting you. \nChronic Pain Ireland in partnership with Turn2Me will facilitate a specific ‘chronic pain group counselling support group’ on the last Thursday evening of every month at 7pm. This service is available to current members of Chronic Pain Ireland at present. If you would like to become a member to avail of this service 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. \nTurn2Me also offer a wide range of online mental health supports that the general public can access online – To sign up or for more details please visit www.Turn2Me.ie URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/coping-with-pain-and-related-emotions-support-group/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241203T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241203T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20231219T151855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T140800Z UID:10000381-1733221800-1733229000@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Chronic Pain 5-week Self-Management Course DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain 5-week Self-Management Course\nChronic Pain Ireland is excited to announce our upcoming 5-week Self-Management Course for individuals living with chronic pain. This course\, delivered online in weekly 2-hour sessions\, focuses on essential self-management strategies to help participants better manage their condition and improve their quality of life. \nWhat You’ll Gain\nOur course offers a unique\, interactive experience where questions\, feedback\, discussion\, and mutual support are integral parts of the process. The key topics covered include: \n\nIntroduction: Setting personal goals and understanding the bio-psycho-social model of pain management.\nUnderstanding Chronic Pain: Comprehensive insights into the nature of chronic pain.\nBoom-Bust Cycle\, Pacing\, Baselines\, and Goal Setting: Techniques to manage activity levels and set achievable goals.\nStress Awareness and Management: Strategies to break the pain-stress cycle.\nAnxiety: Tools to manage anxiety associated with chronic pain.\nSleep: Tips for improving sleep quality.\nSocial Aspects: The impact of chronic pain on social life and relationships.\nAcceptance and Emotions: Approaches to accepting chronic pain and managing emotions.\nFlare-Ups: Handling and reducing the frequency of pain flare-ups.\n\nCourse Structure\nThe course is flexible and responsive to the needs of the group. While there are key topics\, the exact order and focus of each session depend on participant interests. For example\, discussions on pacing might naturally lead to exploring stress management and acceptance. \nAdditional Resources\nParticipants will receive live notes and pre-prepared materials\, including audio recordings for relaxation practice\, after each session. This allows for continued exploration and focus on specific topics between sessions. \nExpert Facilitation\nThe course is facilitated by Phil Sizer\, Lead Trainer of the Pain Association of Scotland. Phil has extensive experience\, having delivered thousands of workshops across Ireland and the UK. He is also the author of Chronic Pain: The Drug-Free Way\, available at local libraries and on Amazon. \nPartnership\nChronic Pain Ireland has a long history of providing self-management training and is proud to partner with the Pain Association Scotland. Together\, we aim to enhance the quality of life for all living with chronic pain through effective self-management techniques. \nSign Up Now!\nJoin us to take control of your chronic pain and learn valuable strategies for a better quality of life. \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-7/2024-12-03/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Copy-of-5-week-Self-Mgmt-Workshop-Course-v3Facebook.png GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241210T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000026-1733828400-1733832000@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-2/2024-12-10/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241211T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241211T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20240704T130435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T145606Z UID:10000276-1733913000-1733927400@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Managing the Festive Season with Chronic Pain DESCRIPTION:Managing the Festive Season with Chronic Pain\nJoin our December workshop\, to learn how to effectively manage the festive season while living with chronic pain. \nWorkshop Highlights: \n\nPacing: Discover techniques to balance activities and rest during the holidays.\nSetting Boundaries: Learn to establish and maintain healthy boundaries with family and friends.\nEffective Communication: Improve your ability to communicate your needs and limitations.\nGaining Control: Find ways to take control of your environment and holiday plans.\nMaking Choices: Learn to make choices that prioritize your well-being and manage expectations.\n\nWhy Attend? \n\n\n\nEquip yourself with strategies to handle the festive season more comfortably.\nGain practical tools for managing holiday stress and social demands.\nEnhance your ability to enjoy the holidays while managing chronic pain.\n\n\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/managing-the-festive-season-with-chronic-pain/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250114T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250114T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20251209T122327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T122327Z UID:10000623-1736850600-1736857800@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Understanding Chronic Pain workshop DESCRIPTION:Understanding Chronic Pain\nOur 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. \nDuring this interactive session\, participants will explore: \n\nThe differences between acute and chronic pain\nThe interplay of sensory and emotional experiences in pain\nNeuromatrix and Gate Theory models of pain\nThe concept of nociplastic pain\nHow the “Threat-o-Meter” influences pain perception\nLinks between these concepts and effective pain management strategies\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 nationwide online workshops are offered to members of Chronic Pain Ireland and are supported by way of a Hospital Saturday Fund grant. \nTo 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-workshop-2/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/UNDERSTANDING-CP-WORKSHOP-WEB-IMAGE-2.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250114T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000027-1736852400-1736856000@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-2/2025-01-14/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250115T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250115T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20241219T132530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T132530Z UID:10000441-1736949600-1736958600@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain DESCRIPTION:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme\nThe HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme is open for registration. This free\, online 7 week programme can help you develop skills and confidence to manage your condition. \nWorkshop Topics\nTechniques to deal with symptoms of chronic pain conditions\, such as fatigue\, sleeplessness\, stress\, and emotional problems such as depression\, anger\, fear\, and frustration\, with emphasis on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques for managing pain. \nTopics include:\nï‚· Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance\nï‚· Balancing activity with rest\nï‚· Tools for overcoming worst-case thinking\nï‚· How our minds affect pain and how we can use our minds to lessen pain\nï‚· Negative emotions\nï‚· Healthy eating\nï‚· Appropriate use of medication\nï‚· Working more effectively with health care providers\nï‚· Communicating with friends and family\nï‚· Communicating with the health care system\nï‚· Communicating with oneself\nï‚· Action-planning\, problem-solving\, decision-making \nWhy join the Living Well with pain programme?\nPeople who are supported in this way increase their knowledge\, skills and confidence to better manage their health in partnership with their health care provider(s). \nHow: For more information or to register\, contact the Living Well Team via Email LivingWellDNCC@hse.ie URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/hse-living-well-with-chronic-pain-7/2025-01-15/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ezine-JAN-2025-11.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250117T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250117T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20241212T085830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T011448Z UID:10000399-1737109800-1737117000@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Understanding Chronic Pain workshop DESCRIPTION:Understanding Chronic Pain\nOur 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. \nDuring this interactive session\, participants will explore: \n\nThe differences between acute and chronic pain\nThe interplay of sensory and emotional experiences in pain\nNeuromatrix and Gate Theory models of pain\nThe concept of nociplastic pain\nHow the “Threat-o-Meter” influences pain perception\nLinks between these concepts and effective pain management strategies\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 and are supported by way of a Hospital Saturday Fund grant. \nTo 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-workshop/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/UNDERSTANDING-CP-WORKSHOP-WEB-IMAGE-2.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250121T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250121T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20241212T091411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T011302Z UID:10000149-1737468000-1737475200@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. \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 and are supported by way of a Hospital Saturday Fund grant. \nTo 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/chronic-pain-5-week-self-management-course-8/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Web-Images-Workshops.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250122T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250122T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20241219T132530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T132530Z UID:10000442-1737554400-1737563400@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain DESCRIPTION:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme\nThe HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme is open for registration. This free\, online 7 week programme can help you develop skills and confidence to manage your condition. \nWorkshop Topics\nTechniques to deal with symptoms of chronic pain conditions\, such as fatigue\, sleeplessness\, stress\, and emotional problems such as depression\, anger\, fear\, and frustration\, with emphasis on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques for managing pain. \nTopics include:\nï‚· Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance\nï‚· Balancing activity with rest\nï‚· Tools for overcoming worst-case thinking\nï‚· How our minds affect pain and how we can use our minds to lessen pain\nï‚· Negative emotions\nï‚· Healthy eating\nï‚· Appropriate use of medication\nï‚· Working more effectively with health care providers\nï‚· Communicating with friends and family\nï‚· Communicating with the health care system\nï‚· Communicating with oneself\nï‚· Action-planning\, problem-solving\, decision-making \nWhy join the Living Well with pain programme?\nPeople who are supported in this way increase their knowledge\, skills and confidence to better manage their health in partnership with their health care provider(s). \nHow: For more information or to register\, contact the Living Well Team via Email LivingWellDNCC@hse.ie URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/hse-living-well-with-chronic-pain-7/2025-01-22/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ezine-JAN-2025-11.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250129T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250129T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20251124T015318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T015318Z UID:10000618-1738146600-1738153800@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Pain Management: Chronic Pain Booster & Implementation Workshop DESCRIPTION:Pain Management: Chronic Pain Booster & Implementation Workshop\nOur series of courses and workshops look at ways to manage and cope with the challenge of chronic pain. As you will know\, pain management involves adapting to change by adopting a new set of habits that are often the opposite of what we are used to. It’s no surprise that it’s hard to do! \nPeople often fly high for a while after a course or workshop\, but it’s easy to lose momentum and slip back into those old unhelpful habits. With this in mind\, we are pleased to offer a bi-monthly session which focusses on helping you to regain the motivation to get back in to the habit of pain management. \nThese sessions are open to anyone who has completed any of the following: Living Well courses\, CPI “5 week” course\, all 12 CPI workshops or a hospital run pain management programme. The sessions are there for you to bring your questions and to explore whatever is needed to help you to re-invigorate your pain management habit. The aim is to give you a boost\, perhaps to re-assure\, to re-motivate or just to know it’s ok to keep doing what helps. \nThe sessions are not so much about new information\, rather they’re about finding ways to put what you know back into practice. The sessions will be friendly and interactive. The topic(s) and focus are set at the start of each meeting within the group. \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 and are supported by way of a Hospital Saturday Fund grant. \nTo 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 \n  \n  URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/pain-management-chronic-pain-booster-implementation-workshop-2/2025-01-29/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BOOSTER-WORKSHOP-WEB-IMAGE-4.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250129T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250129T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20241219T132530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T132530Z UID:10000443-1738159200-1738168200@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain DESCRIPTION:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme\nThe HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme is open for registration. This free\, online 7 week programme can help you develop skills and confidence to manage your condition. \nWorkshop Topics\nTechniques to deal with symptoms of chronic pain conditions\, such as fatigue\, sleeplessness\, stress\, and emotional problems such as depression\, anger\, fear\, and frustration\, with emphasis on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques for managing pain. \nTopics include:\nï‚· Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance\nï‚· Balancing activity with rest\nï‚· Tools for overcoming worst-case thinking\nï‚· How our minds affect pain and how we can use our minds to lessen pain\nï‚· Negative emotions\nï‚· Healthy eating\nï‚· Appropriate use of medication\nï‚· Working more effectively with health care providers\nï‚· Communicating with friends and family\nï‚· Communicating with the health care system\nï‚· Communicating with oneself\nï‚· Action-planning\, problem-solving\, decision-making \nWhy join the Living Well with pain programme?\nPeople who are supported in this way increase their knowledge\, skills and confidence to better manage their health in partnership with their health care provider(s). \nHow: For more information or to register\, contact the Living Well Team via Email LivingWellDNCC@hse.ie URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/hse-living-well-with-chronic-pain-7/2025-01-29/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ezine-JAN-2025-11.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250130T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20241219T132106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T132246Z UID:10000448-1738231200-1738242000@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain DESCRIPTION:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme\nThe HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme is open for registration. This free\, online 7 week programme can help you develop skills and confidence to manage your condition. \nWorkshop Topics\nTechniques to deal with symptoms of chronic pain conditions\, such as fatigue\, sleeplessness\, stress\, and emotional problems such as depression\, anger\, fear\, and frustration\, with emphasis on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques for managing pain. \nTopics include:\nï‚· Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance\nï‚· Balancing activity with rest\nï‚· Tools for overcoming worst-case thinking\nï‚· How our minds affect pain and how we can use our minds to lessen pain\nï‚· Negative emotions\nï‚· Healthy eating\nï‚· Appropriate use of medication\nï‚· Working more effectively with health care providers\nï‚· Communicating with friends and family\nï‚· Communicating with the health care system\nï‚· Communicating with oneself\nï‚· Action-planning\, problem-solving\, decision-making \nWhy join the Living Well with pain programme?\nPeople who are supported in this way increase their knowledge\, skills and confidence to better manage their health in partnership with their health care provider(s). \nHow: For more information or to register\, contact the Living Well Team via Email LivingWellDNCC@hse.ie URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/hse-living-well-with-chronic-pain-6/2025-01-30/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ezine-JAN-2025-11.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250130T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20241209T182450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T182450Z UID:10000385-1738263600-1738267200@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Chronic Pain Mental Health support group DESCRIPTION:Mental Health and Chronic Pain support group \nChronic 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/chronic-pain-mental-health-support-group-2/2025-01-30/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250205T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250205T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20241219T132530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T132530Z UID:10000444-1738764000-1738773000@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain DESCRIPTION:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme\nThe HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme is open for registration. This free\, online 7 week programme can help you develop skills and confidence to manage your condition. \nWorkshop Topics\nTechniques to deal with symptoms of chronic pain conditions\, such as fatigue\, sleeplessness\, stress\, and emotional problems such as depression\, anger\, fear\, and frustration\, with emphasis on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques for managing pain. \nTopics include:\nï‚· Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance\nï‚· Balancing activity with rest\nï‚· Tools for overcoming worst-case thinking\nï‚· How our minds affect pain and how we can use our minds to lessen pain\nï‚· Negative emotions\nï‚· Healthy eating\nï‚· Appropriate use of medication\nï‚· Working more effectively with health care providers\nï‚· Communicating with friends and family\nï‚· Communicating with the health care system\nï‚· Communicating with oneself\nï‚· Action-planning\, problem-solving\, decision-making \nWhy join the Living Well with pain programme?\nPeople who are supported in this way increase their knowledge\, skills and confidence to better manage their health in partnership with their health care provider(s). \nHow: For more information or to register\, contact the Living Well Team via Email LivingWellDNCC@hse.ie URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/hse-living-well-with-chronic-pain-7/2025-02-05/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ezine-JAN-2025-11.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250206T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235916 CREATED:20241219T132106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T132246Z UID:10000449-1738836000-1738846800@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain DESCRIPTION:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme\nThe HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme is open for registration. This free\, online 7 week programme can help you develop skills and confidence to manage your condition. \nWorkshop Topics\nTechniques to deal with symptoms of chronic pain conditions\, such as fatigue\, sleeplessness\, stress\, and emotional problems such as depression\, anger\, fear\, and frustration\, with emphasis on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques for managing pain. \nTopics include:\nï‚· Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance\nï‚· Balancing activity with rest\nï‚· Tools for overcoming worst-case thinking\nï‚· How our minds affect pain and how we can use our minds to lessen pain\nï‚· Negative emotions\nï‚· Healthy eating\nï‚· Appropriate use of medication\nï‚· Working more effectively with health care providers\nï‚· Communicating with friends and family\nï‚· Communicating with the health care system\nï‚· Communicating with oneself\nï‚· Action-planning\, problem-solving\, decision-making \nWhy join the Living Well with pain programme?\nPeople who are supported in this way increase their knowledge\, skills and confidence to better manage their health in partnership with their health care provider(s). \nHow: For more information or to register\, contact the Living Well Team via Email LivingWellDNCC@hse.ie URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/hse-living-well-with-chronic-pain-6/2025-02-06/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ezine-JAN-2025-11.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250211T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250211T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235917 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000028-1739271600-1739275200@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-2/2025-02-11/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250212T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250212T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235917 CREATED:20241219T132530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T132530Z UID:10000445-1739368800-1739377800@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain DESCRIPTION:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme\nThe HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme is open for registration. This free\, online 7 week programme can help you develop skills and confidence to manage your condition. \nWorkshop Topics\nTechniques to deal with symptoms of chronic pain conditions\, such as fatigue\, sleeplessness\, stress\, and emotional problems such as depression\, anger\, fear\, and frustration\, with emphasis on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques for managing pain. \nTopics include:\nï‚· Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance\nï‚· Balancing activity with rest\nï‚· Tools for overcoming worst-case thinking\nï‚· How our minds affect pain and how we can use our minds to lessen pain\nï‚· Negative emotions\nï‚· Healthy eating\nï‚· Appropriate use of medication\nï‚· Working more effectively with health care providers\nï‚· Communicating with friends and family\nï‚· Communicating with the health care system\nï‚· Communicating with oneself\nï‚· Action-planning\, problem-solving\, decision-making \nWhy join the Living Well with pain programme?\nPeople who are supported in this way increase their knowledge\, skills and confidence to better manage their health in partnership with their health care provider(s). \nHow: For more information or to register\, contact the Living Well Team via Email LivingWellDNCC@hse.ie URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/hse-living-well-with-chronic-pain-7/2025-02-12/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ezine-JAN-2025-11.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250213T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T235917 CREATED:20241219T132106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T132246Z UID:10000450-1739440800-1739451600@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain DESCRIPTION:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme\nThe HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain programme is open for registration. This free\, online 7 week programme can help you develop skills and confidence to manage your condition. \nWorkshop Topics\nTechniques to deal with symptoms of chronic pain conditions\, such as fatigue\, sleeplessness\, stress\, and emotional problems such as depression\, anger\, fear\, and frustration\, with emphasis on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques for managing pain. \nTopics include:\nï‚· Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance\nï‚· Balancing activity with rest\nï‚· Tools for overcoming worst-case thinking\nï‚· How our minds affect pain and how we can use our minds to lessen pain\nï‚· Negative emotions\nï‚· Healthy eating\nï‚· Appropriate use of medication\nï‚· Working more effectively with health care providers\nï‚· Communicating with friends and family\nï‚· Communicating with the health care system\nï‚· Communicating with oneself\nï‚· Action-planning\, problem-solving\, decision-making \nWhy join the Living Well with pain programme?\nPeople who are supported in this way increase their knowledge\, skills and confidence to better manage their health in partnership with their health care provider(s). \nHow: For more information or to register\, contact the Living Well Team via Email LivingWellDNCC@hse.ie URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/hse-living-well-with-chronic-pain-6/2025-02-13/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ezine-JAN-2025-11.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR