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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. The theme of this workshop will be the whole area of ‘communication’ relating to Chronic Pain in the work environment. \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. \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-11/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Writing for Wellbeing workshop
DESCRIPTION:Writing for well-being workshop (daytime)\nDiscover the well-being benefits of writing with Carol Ann Copeland\nThis gentle\, supportive workshop is open to Chronic Pain Ireland members living with chronic pain\, long-term illness or disability\, as well as anyone experiencing short-term or ongoing mental health challenges. It is also suitable for anyone who would simply like to explore how expressive writing can help reduce stress\, improve focus\, and support overall wellbeing. \nNo previous creative writing experience is needed. This is not about being a writer – it is about giving yourself time and space to reflect\, express yourself\, and discover the positive impact that writing can have on your well-being. \nAll you need is:\n– A pen and paper\n– An open mind\n– A willingness to try something new \nDate: 14th September from 10-12pm (note we will have a evening workshop on the 21st September)  \nFor more information about the Reasons to be Writing programme\, visit Carol Ann Copland’s course online at https://carolanncopland.ie/courses-events/.  This workshop is run in partnership with Chronic Pain Ireland as part of Pain Awareness Month. \nTo avail of all our chronic pain support services including: workshops\, self-management courses\, telephone support line\, chronic pain courses and programmes\, online meetings\, webinars and networking opportunities Join here
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/writing-for-wellbeing-workshop/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Writing for Wellbeing workshop
DESCRIPTION:Writing for wellbeing workshop (evening)\nDiscover the wellbeing benefits of writing with Carol Ann Copeland\nThis gentle\, supportive workshop is open to Chronic Pain Ireland members living with chronic pain\, long-term illness or disability\, as well as anyone experiencing short-term or ongoing mental health challenges. It is also suitable for anyone who would simply like to explore how expressive writing can help reduce stress\, improve focus\, and support overall wellbeing. \nNo previous creative writing experience is needed. This is not about being a writer – it is about giving yourself time and space to reflect\, express yourself\, and discover the positive impact that writing can have on your well-being. \nAll you need is:\n– A pen and paper\n– An open mind\n– A willingness to try something new \nDate: 21st September from 7-9pm  (note we will have a daytime workshop on the 14th September)  \nFor more information about the Reasons to be Writing programme\, visit Carol Ann Copland’s course online at https://carolanncopland.ie/courses-events/.  This workshop is run in partnership with Chronic Pain Ireland as part of Pain Awareness Month. \nTo avail of all our chronic pain support services including: workshops\, self-management courses\, telephone support line\, chronic pain courses and programmes\, online meetings\, webinars and networking opportunities Join here
URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/writing-for-wellbeing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:online\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Chronic Pain - The importance of food and nutrition
DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain – The importance of food and nutrition\n\nHippocrates said: Let food by thy medicine and medicine be thy food. And yet this old idea\nthat food has an important role to play in health is often ignored\, perhaps eclipsed by the\nbelief in more technical approaches. And yet what we eat and drink can have a huge impact\non us and sadly pain can often mean comfort eating\, which often achieves the opposite.\nWhilst we may not get to see a nutritionist or dietician\, we unwittingly play these roles for\nourselves \nThis workshop aims to raise your awareness of the importance of food and drink as valuable\npart of pain and general health management. \nWe will look at\n‘Goodies and baddies’\nAllergy and intolerance\nThe importance of the microbiome\nAnti-inflammatory diet\nSimple ways to make changes\nPractical issues\nThe role of supplements \nWhy Attend? \n\n\nDiscover a new approach to pain management.\nLook at simple practical ways to eat better.\nUnderstand more about the topic to set you off on your own journey of discovery.\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 \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-the-importance-of-food-and-nutrition/
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