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 […]
During this two hour workshop we explore the following: Stress as nature's defence system Anxiety as nature's radar How stress and anxiety relate to each other Pain stress cycle Eustress and distress Signs of stress Stealth stress 4p's approach Working with pattern interrupts Relaxation technique This workshop is delivered by an experienced CPI/PAS facilitator who […]
Brain Awareness Week aims to promote greater awareness and understanding of the brain and brain conditions as well as highlighting the need for more investment in services, research & prevention. The campaign is an annual event, co-ordinated by the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI). Did you know that between 20-40% of all people with a […]
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 […]
Recognizing and Coping with Stigma: A silent enemy with Dr Vasilis Vasiliou and Research team from the School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork. Living with chronic pain we regularly experience stigma, but what do we mean by that? Laoise has been struggling to understand what makes her feel tense whenever she had to talk […]
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 […]
A Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop addressing confidence and self-esteem. A lack of self- esteem often blocks us from looking after ourselves. This issue is a major block to managing health, because if you don’t value something you don’t look after it! The online session will look at: Your version of yourself/self image vs others Old […]
ASpida: Against Stigma Pain pain intervention development approach ASpida is an innovative community-based program that aims to tackle the effects of stigma in chronic pain. University College Cork researchers in conjunction with Chronic Pain Ireland used direct input from our members to developed this programme are now offering you the opportunity to take part in […]
This Monday, CPI Members will attend a workshop organised by UCD Researchers so that additional feedback on virtual reality scenarios they are developing to support student education about pain can be given. The VR-PAIN project aims to improve pain science clinical reasoning skills in Physiotherapy Programmes in three universities across Europe by developing virtual reality […]