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. This […]
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. This […]
Dealing with Flare Ups (episodes of intense pain / symptoms). Flare-ups are unusually painful episodes (or episodes of high symptom incidence) that eventually settle down and go away. The experience of a flare-up is physically and emotionally harrowing. In addition to heightened pain and fatigue, many people are frightened, puzzled, frustrated, angry, panicky and desperate. […]
Join us as we explore this topic which helps lay the foundation for understanding how chronic pain is managed. Meet Dr. Evan Parks, Clinical Psychologist at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, adjunct assistant professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Evan helps people get the information they need to manage chronic pain by […]