BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chronic Pain Ireland - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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:20251201T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251201T123000 DTSTAMP:20260530T111058 CREATED:20251022T182921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T001817Z UID:10000607-1764585000-1764592200@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. \nThese courses are offered to members of Chronic Pain Ireland and are support 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  URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/chronic-pain-5-week-self-management-course-11/2025-12-01/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CP-SELF-MGMT-COURSE-WEB-IMAGE-2.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251203T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260530T111058 CREATED:20250422T101737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T102500Z UID:10000523-1764788400-1764792000@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Guided Mindfulness & Meditation for Chronic Pain DESCRIPTION:Guided Mindfulness & Meditation for chronic pain \n\nHow can mindfulness help chronic pain? \nThere is now a growing body of research to show that mindfulness programmes\, often referred to as Mindfulness-Based Interventions or MBI’s\, can have a positive effect in a range of situations\, one example being that MBI’s have been found to reduce pain intensity (Paschali et al 2023) \nDuring Brain Awareness Week 2024 we are delighted to launch our newest online support service in collaboration with Alfie Golden (see bio below) who will facilitate a small group of CPI members through a mindfulness and meditation session with time at the end for reflection and questions. These events are safe\, inclusive\, open and engaging and we hope that you enjoy the experience. Alfie explains that ‘in the context of mindfulness\, we might speak of two types of pain – primary and secondary. Primary pain is the physical sensation we experience with illness or injury. Secondary pain relates more to the thoughts and emotions that accompany primary pain. For example\, we might label the physical feeling of a broken bone or a cut as primary pain and the accompanying worry (“How am I going to work with a broken arm?”\, “What if this doesn’t heal properly?”) would be secondary pain. \nMindfulness can’t directly help get rid of the primary pain but can drastically reduce our secondary pain\, which often has a longer lasting impact on us. \nMindfulness can help us to manage the mental/emotional side of long-term illness by changing our relationship to our symptoms\, reducing the amount of worry\, anxiety or stress that goes with them. This can then actually lower the amount of primary pain we perceive. \nWe may not have control over what is happening to our bodies but by developing a sense of kindness and compassion towards ourselves\, along with the ability to clearly see our experience\, we can change our experience of pain and learn to live well with it. \nThese stand alone sessions will run on the following Wednesday’s at 7pm however it is vital that you register in advance as places are limited. To register please log into your account via https://chronicpain.ie/my-account/ \n\nNot a member – Join today\n\n\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 practicing 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.\n\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. URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/guided-mindfulness-meditation-for-chronic-pain/2025-12-03/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Mindfulness-Sessions-with-Alfie.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251204T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260530T111058 CREATED:20250416T112639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T022049Z UID:10000485-1764871200-1764878400@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Working and living with chronic pain DESCRIPTION:Working and living with chronic pain\nThis online workshop is targeted for those who are in employment or wish to return to employment and who are living with chronic pain. \nThe focus of the evening workshops is to find ways to manage and cope with chronic pain by understanding and addressing the non-medical issues that drive pain and make it hard to accept and cope. The facilitator and group will look at the big picture of chronic pain and self management. Attendees can bring up issues that they are currently experiencing with the facilitator and each workshop will also cover topics including: \n\nunderstanding chronic vs acute\npain\, stress\,\nboom-bust cycles\nhow we react to change.\n\nThere will be a focus on a specific topic for each meeting together with the opportunity to discuss things more widely. The style of the sessions is friendly and interactive with the opportunity to ask questions and benefit from the support of others in a similar situation. \nParticipation in this workshop can provide practical strategies to support you in staying in work and reclaiming control from the impact of chronic pain \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 support 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  URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/working-and-living-with-chronic-pain-6/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Working-Living-with-Chronic-Pain-Workshop.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251208T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251208T123000 DTSTAMP:20260530T111058 CREATED:20251022T182921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T001817Z UID:10000608-1765189800-1765197000@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. \nThese courses are offered to members of Chronic Pain Ireland and are support 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  URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/chronic-pain-5-week-self-management-course-11/2025-12-08/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CP-SELF-MGMT-COURSE-WEB-IMAGE-2.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251209T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251209T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T111058 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000038-1765278000-1765281600@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-2/2025-12-09/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251210T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251210T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T111058 CREATED:20250422T113038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T005116Z UID:10000531-1765375200-1765382400@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/2025-12-10/ 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:20251211T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251211T123000 DTSTAMP:20260530T111058 CREATED:20250416T092635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T131642Z UID:10000481-1765449000-1765456200@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 and are support 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/managing-the-festive-season-with-chronic-pain-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Web-Images-Workshops-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251215T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251215T123000 DTSTAMP:20260530T111058 CREATED:20251022T182921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T001817Z UID:10000609-1765794600-1765801800@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. \nThese courses are offered to members of Chronic Pain Ireland and are support 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  URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/chronic-pain-5-week-self-management-course-11/2025-12-15/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CP-SELF-MGMT-COURSE-WEB-IMAGE-2.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR