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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/2024-02-01/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Pain Management implementation
DESCRIPTION:Pain Management implementation\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
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/chronic-pain-booster-and-implementation-workshop-series/2024-01-31/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240126T140000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Chronic Pain workshop
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Chronic Pain – workshop \nOur 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. During this Understanding Chronic Pain workshop 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/workshop-understanding-chronic-pain/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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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-2/2024-01-25/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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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/2024-01-25/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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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-2/2024-01-18/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240118T103000
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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/2024-01-18/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240109T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185601
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-2/2024-01-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231226T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185601
CREATED:20231220T090746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T090746Z
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SUMMARY:CPI Turn2Me support group for chronic pain
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health and Chronic Pain \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/cpi-turn2me-support-group-for-chronic-pain-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231212T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185601
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-2/2023-12-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231211T020000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185601
CREATED:20230515T105111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T143032Z
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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-2/2023-12-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231207T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185601
CREATED:20231123T214536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T220844Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Chronic Pain
DESCRIPTION:This episode of Pain Talks with Chronic Pain Ireland explores Mindfulness and Chronic Pain.  During this interactive class we will explore and experience the following: \nï‚· A brief introduction to mindfulness and meditation\nï‚· How mindfulness can help with chronic pain/long term illness\nï‚· Specific mindfulness programmes (e.g. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction)\nï‚· A brief guided meditation and reflection\nï‚· Time for Q and A \nFacilitated and guided by Alfie Golden a graduate member of the Psychological Society of Ireland and accredited by the Mindfulness Teachers Association of Ireland.  Having graduated from UCC with both a degree in Applied Psychology and a master’s degree in Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing\, he has been practising mindfulness meditation for over 10 years and is passionate about helping others to discover the benefits for themselves of following evidence-based training in mindfulness. \nAlfie offers courses in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction\, Mindfulness in the Workplace\, talks and workshops along with one-to-one mindfulness training and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. \nNote: this interactive session is open to members of Chronic Pain Ireland.  For more details about membership click here
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/mindfulness-and-chronic-pain/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231204T020000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185601
CREATED:20230515T105111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T143032Z
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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-2/2023-12-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231201T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185601
CREATED:20231019T202618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T201903Z
UID:10000142-1701439200-1701446400@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:Pacing and baselines workshop
DESCRIPTION:Pacing and baselines workshop\nPacing is central to pain management and it’s a topic that most struggle with.\nOur Pacing and baselines workshop examines how pacing is central to pain management.  Pacing is about adapting to change and accepting the need to work differently\, to work within your limits. It means re-writing our old rule book about expectation and nobody wants to do that. \nBaselines give a surprisingly helpful way to apply the principles of pacing.  A realistic baseline can reduce fear\, allow you to plan and ultimately help you to increase activity level. \nWith the festive season coming\, this workshop should help by reminding you of the principles and perhaps exploring some ways to do things differently. \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\, mental health support group\, telephone support line\, chronic pain courses and programmes\, online meetings\, webinars and networking opportunities   – Join here
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/pacing-and-baselines-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231128T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185602
CREATED:20230706T114548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T114548Z
UID:10000113-1701198000-1701201600@chronicpain.ie
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/2023-11-28/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231127T020000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185602
CREATED:20230515T105111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T143032Z
UID:10000092-1701050400-1701100800@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-2/2023-11-27/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231120T020000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185602
CREATED:20230515T105111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T143032Z
UID:10000091-1700445600-1700496000@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-2/2023-11-20/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231114T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185602
CREATED:20230316T211827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z
UID:10000013-1699959600-1699963200@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-2/2023-11-14/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231113T020000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185602
CREATED:20230515T105111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T143032Z
UID:10000090-1699840800-1699891200@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-2/2023-11-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185602
CREATED:20230811T124509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T154729Z
UID:10000136-1699783200-1699790400@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:CPI LEAP Programme - Fibromyalgia
DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain Ireland is offering people living with fibromyalgia the opportunity to attend the Lifestyle Educational Awareness Programme (LEAP) during Pain Awareness Month 2023. \nWhat is LEAP? \nLEAP is a Lifestyle Education Awareness Programme containing 7 modules to help you get your health on track. It is not about making big changes; it’s about making small changes and doing them consistently. It will also give you a better understanding of what affects your health and the areas of your life that you may need to look at.  LEAP (Lifestyle Education Awareness Programme) was piloted in 2017 and is designed by patients for patients. Information is updated after each course to reflect patient feedback and evaluation along with changes in research and treatments. \nEach Module is 2 hours long with appropriate rest breaks and the group size is between 8 and 16 participants. \n\nModule 1 – My Movement\nModule 2 – My Sleep\nModule 3 – My Nutrition\nModule 4 – My Journey\nModule 5 – My Habits\nModule 6 – My Plan\nModule 7 – My Next Steps\n\nFacilitator Rachel Lynch\, is a registered member of the Irish Association of counselling and psychotherapy with lived experience of fibromyalgia. \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/cpi-leap-programme-fibromyalgia/2023-11-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185602
CREATED:20230811T124509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T154729Z
UID:10000135-1699178400-1699185600@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:CPI LEAP Programme - Fibromyalgia
DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain Ireland is offering people living with fibromyalgia the opportunity to attend the Lifestyle Educational Awareness Programme (LEAP) during Pain Awareness Month 2023. \nWhat is LEAP? \nLEAP is a Lifestyle Education Awareness Programme containing 7 modules to help you get your health on track. It is not about making big changes; it’s about making small changes and doing them consistently. It will also give you a better understanding of what affects your health and the areas of your life that you may need to look at.  LEAP (Lifestyle Education Awareness Programme) was piloted in 2017 and is designed by patients for patients. Information is updated after each course to reflect patient feedback and evaluation along with changes in research and treatments. \nEach Module is 2 hours long with appropriate rest breaks and the group size is between 8 and 16 participants. \n\nModule 1 – My Movement\nModule 2 – My Sleep\nModule 3 – My Nutrition\nModule 4 – My Journey\nModule 5 – My Habits\nModule 6 – My Plan\nModule 7 – My Next Steps\n\nFacilitator Rachel Lynch\, is a registered member of the Irish Association of counselling and psychotherapy with lived experience of fibromyalgia. \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/cpi-leap-programme-fibromyalgia/2023-11-05/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231103T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185602
CREATED:20231019T201304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T201529Z
UID:10000141-1699020000-1699027200@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:Flare ups and reaction to pain workshop
DESCRIPTION:The topic of flare up is often treated on its own\, but the best way to manage a flare up is to avoid it in the first place. \nIt means that when we look at flare ups\, we need to do some detective work about what affects pain and how we react to it. \nManaging a flare up is both proactive so that we make it less likely and reactive\, so that we reduce suffering and recover as quickly as possible. \nIn this session we’ll look at changing our reaction to pain at a ‘small’ level and we’ll also look at making a flare up plan. \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\, mental health support group\, telephone support line\, chronic pain courses and programmes\, online meetings\, webinars and networking opportunities   – Join here
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/flare-ups-and-reaction-to-pain-workshop/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231031T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185602
CREATED:20230706T114548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T114548Z
UID:10000112-1698778800-1698782400@chronicpain.ie
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/2023-10-31/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231029T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185602
CREATED:20230811T124509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T154729Z
UID:10000134-1698573600-1698580800@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:CPI LEAP Programme - Fibromyalgia
DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain Ireland is offering people living with fibromyalgia the opportunity to attend the Lifestyle Educational Awareness Programme (LEAP) during Pain Awareness Month 2023. \nWhat is LEAP? \nLEAP is a Lifestyle Education Awareness Programme containing 7 modules to help you get your health on track. It is not about making big changes; it’s about making small changes and doing them consistently. It will also give you a better understanding of what affects your health and the areas of your life that you may need to look at.  LEAP (Lifestyle Education Awareness Programme) was piloted in 2017 and is designed by patients for patients. Information is updated after each course to reflect patient feedback and evaluation along with changes in research and treatments. \nEach Module is 2 hours long with appropriate rest breaks and the group size is between 8 and 16 participants. \n\nModule 1 – My Movement\nModule 2 – My Sleep\nModule 3 – My Nutrition\nModule 4 – My Journey\nModule 5 – My Habits\nModule 6 – My Plan\nModule 7 – My Next Steps\n\nFacilitator Rachel Lynch\, is a registered member of the Irish Association of counselling and psychotherapy with lived experience of fibromyalgia. \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/cpi-leap-programme-fibromyalgia/2023-10-29/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185602
CREATED:20230811T124509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T154729Z
UID:10000133-1697968800-1697976000@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:CPI LEAP Programme - Fibromyalgia
DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain Ireland is offering people living with fibromyalgia the opportunity to attend the Lifestyle Educational Awareness Programme (LEAP) during Pain Awareness Month 2023. \nWhat is LEAP? \nLEAP is a Lifestyle Education Awareness Programme containing 7 modules to help you get your health on track. It is not about making big changes; it’s about making small changes and doing them consistently. It will also give you a better understanding of what affects your health and the areas of your life that you may need to look at.  LEAP (Lifestyle Education Awareness Programme) was piloted in 2017 and is designed by patients for patients. Information is updated after each course to reflect patient feedback and evaluation along with changes in research and treatments. \nEach Module is 2 hours long with appropriate rest breaks and the group size is between 8 and 16 participants. \n\nModule 1 – My Movement\nModule 2 – My Sleep\nModule 3 – My Nutrition\nModule 4 – My Journey\nModule 5 – My Habits\nModule 6 – My Plan\nModule 7 – My Next Steps\n\nFacilitator Rachel Lynch\, is a registered member of the Irish Association of counselling and psychotherapy with lived experience of fibromyalgia. \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/cpi-leap-programme-fibromyalgia/2023-10-22/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231015T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185602
CREATED:20230811T124509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T154729Z
UID:10000132-1697364000-1697371200@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:CPI LEAP Programme - Fibromyalgia
DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain Ireland is offering people living with fibromyalgia the opportunity to attend the Lifestyle Educational Awareness Programme (LEAP) during Pain Awareness Month 2023. \nWhat is LEAP? \nLEAP is a Lifestyle Education Awareness Programme containing 7 modules to help you get your health on track. It is not about making big changes; it’s about making small changes and doing them consistently. It will also give you a better understanding of what affects your health and the areas of your life that you may need to look at.  LEAP (Lifestyle Education Awareness Programme) was piloted in 2017 and is designed by patients for patients. Information is updated after each course to reflect patient feedback and evaluation along with changes in research and treatments. \nEach Module is 2 hours long with appropriate rest breaks and the group size is between 8 and 16 participants. \n\nModule 1 – My Movement\nModule 2 – My Sleep\nModule 3 – My Nutrition\nModule 4 – My Journey\nModule 5 – My Habits\nModule 6 – My Plan\nModule 7 – My Next Steps\n\nFacilitator Rachel Lynch\, is a registered member of the Irish Association of counselling and psychotherapy with lived experience of fibromyalgia. \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/cpi-leap-programme-fibromyalgia/2023-10-15/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231014T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231014T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185602
CREATED:20230811T123243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T154259Z
UID:10000128-1697279400-1697293800@chronicpain.ie
SUMMARY:HSE Living Well with Chronic Pain Programme
DESCRIPTION:The HSE in conjunction with Chronic Pain Ireland is supporting our members during CPI’s Pain Awareness Month 2023 Campaign.  Over a 7 week period members are invited to take part in the Living Well with Chronic Pain programme. The Living Well Programme can help you develop skills and confidence to manage your condition. \nProgramme 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 Email LivingWellDNCC@hse.ie
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/hse-living-well-with-chronic-pain-programme/2023-10-14/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231013T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185602
CREATED:20230811T121637Z
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SUMMARY:HSE Living Well Chronic Pain programme
DESCRIPTION:The HSE in conjunction with Chronic Pain Ireland is supporting our members during CPI’s Pain Awareness Month 2023 Campaign.  Over a 7 week period members are invited to take part in the Living Well with Chronic Pain programme. The Living Well 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 Email LivingWellDNCC@hse.ie \n 
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/hse-living-well-chronic-pain-programme/2023-10-13/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231010T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231010T120000
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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-2/2023-10-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231009T020000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231009T160000
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SUMMARY:CPI's Chronic Pain Self-Management Course (5 weeks)
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-3/2023-10-09/
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