BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chronic Pain Ireland - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Chronic Pain Ireland 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:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240611T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240611T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000020-1718103600-1718107200@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-2/2024-06-11/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240514T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240514T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000019-1715684400-1715688000@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-2/2024-05-14/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240426T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20231220T085702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T094354Z UID:10000190-1714140000-1714147200@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Sleep\, racing minds and chronic pain DESCRIPTION:Sleep\, Racing Minds and chronic pain \nPoor sleep is common in chronic pain\, but it’s often overlooked as seen as a secondary issue. Lack of sleep can build up over time which makes everything worse. Rather than sleep being a side issue\, it’s a crucial part of pain management. \nThroughout this 2-hour interactive workshop we explore the following: \n\nUnderstanding the cycles of sleep\,\nWhat happens when we can’t get to or back to sleep\nSimple techniques to improve sleep\nHow to deal with a racing mind and ideas from ‘sleep hygiene’.\n\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\, telephone support line\, chronic pain courses and programmes\, online meetings\, webinars and networking opportunities – Join here URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/sleep-and-racing-minds/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sleep-RM-Workshop.png GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240409T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240409T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000018-1712660400-1712664000@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-2/2024-04-09/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240322T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20231220T084427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T094504Z UID:10000189-1711116000-1711123200@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Dealing with Stress workshop DESCRIPTION:Dealing with Stress workshop\nDealing with stress is central to pain management\, but it’s often treated as a side issue. In this session we’ll look at understanding stress and ways to deal with it. \nThe plan is to: \n\nUnderstand what stress is and the different forms it comes in (Stress as a defence)\nEustress\, distress\nStress awareness (spotting signs)\nThe relationship between pain and stress (cycles)\nBreaking the pain stress cycle\n4 P’s of stress\nPEA model\nRelaxation\n\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\, telephone support line\, chronic pain courses and programmes\, online meetings\, webinars and networking opportunities – Join here URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/dealing-with-stress-workshop/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CPI-PAS-DWS-Workshop.png GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240312T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240312T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000017-1710241200-1710244800@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-2/2024-03-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240229T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240229T200000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20240221T100223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T104006Z UID:10000237-1709233200-1709236800@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Mental Health Group: Self-Care & Sleep in Chronic Pain DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Group: Self-Care & Sleep in Chronic Pain\nThis month we focus on selfcare\, sleep\, emotional awareness and the relationship with the body\nChronic Pain Ireland has partnered with Turn2Me an Irish online mental health charity that provides free\, anonymous and confidential online professional health services. We’ve partnered to offer a series of specific chronic pain and mental health group sessions which at present are available to members of Chronic Pain Ireland. This month we are focusing on selfcare\, sleep\, emotional awareness and the relationship with the body \nChronic Pain Group sessions – Chronic 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 peer support group is a place where you can seek support from others who suffer with chronic pain and can empathise with what you are\ngoing through. At this group we will be looking and discussing ways to improve your:\nï‚· self care\nï‚· sleep\nï‚· emotional awareness\nï‚· your relationship with your body. \nWhy not take that step and communicate via instant chat with people with similar challenges and experiences you have. The group is completely anonymous offering you safety and a chance to be honest and authentic with what you are going through and hear from other members what has helped them and how they manage. Remember living with chronic pain\, is day by day\, slow and steady. To join this group you need to register as a user with Turn2Me and then register for the group in advance of the scheduled date and time. Well done\, we look forward to virtually meeting you. \nChronic Pain Ireland in partnership with Turn2Me will facilitate a specific ‘chronic pain group counselling support group’ on the last Thursday evening of every month at 7pm. This service is available to current members of Chronic Pain Ireland. \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. \nTurn2Me also offer a wide range of online mental health supports that the general public can access online – To sign up or for more details please visit www.Turn2Me.ie \n  URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/mental-health-group-self-care-sleep-in-chronic-pain/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/CPI-Turn2Me-2024-3-Twitter-Post.png GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240229T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240229T200000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20240220T184110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T184331Z UID:10000236-1709233200-1709236800@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Chronic Pain Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:Chronic Pain Mental Health Support Group\nChronic Pain Ireland in partnership with Turn2Me are inviting you to join us on February 29th where we discuss Selfcare\, sleep\, emotional awareness and relationship with the body \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 peer support group is a place where you can seek support from others who suffer with chronic pain and can empathise with what you are going through. At this group we will be looking and discussing ways to improve your:\nï‚· self care\nï‚· sleep\nï‚· emotional awareness\nï‚· your relationship with your body. \nWhy not take that step and communicate via instant chat with people with similar challenges and experiences you have. The group is completely anonymous offering you safety and a chance to be honest and authentic with what you are going through and hear from other Chronic Pain Ireland members what has helped them and how they manage. Remember living with chronic pain\, is day by day\, slow and steady. \nThe above group is open to current members of Chronic Pain Ireland. Not a member – visit https://chronicpain.ie/become-a-member/ \nAbout this partnership Chronic Pain Ireland has partnered with Turn2Me an Irish online mental health charity that provides free\, anonymous and confidential online professional health services via their website www.Turn2Me.ie As part of this partnership\, we will be offering members of Chronic Pain Ireland access to an online support group that specifically addresses chronic pain and the impact and issues that can arise as a result. URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/chronic-pain-mental-health-support-group/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/CPI-Turn2Me-2024-3-Twitter-Post.png GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240213T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000016-1707822000-1707825600@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-2/2024-02-13/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240109T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240109T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000015-1704798000-1704801600@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-2/2024-01-09/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231212T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231212T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000014-1702378800-1702382400@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-2/2023-12-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231114T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231010T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231010T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000012-1696935600-1696939200@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-2/2023-10-10/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231009T020000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231009T160000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230620T154329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T121611Z UID:10000108-1696816800-1696867200@chronicpain.ie 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CPI-PAS-5-week-Course-Instagram-Post-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231002T020000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231002T160000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230620T154329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T121611Z UID:10000107-1696212000-1696262400@chronicpain.ie 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-3/2023-10-02/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CPI-PAS-5-week-Course-Instagram-Post-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230918T020000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230918T160000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230620T154329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T121611Z UID:10000105-1695002400-1695052800@chronicpain.ie 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-3/2023-09-18/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CPI-PAS-5-week-Course-Instagram-Post-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230912T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000011-1694516400-1694520000@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-2/2023-09-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230911T020000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230911T160000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230620T154329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T121611Z UID:10000104-1694397600-1694448000@chronicpain.ie 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-3/2023-09-11/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CPI-PAS-5-week-Course-Instagram-Post-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230908T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230908T123000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230706T135623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T142616Z UID:10000137-1694169000-1694176200@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:CPI Workshop: Sleep & Racing Minds DESCRIPTION:Sleep & Racing Minds \nPoor sleep is common in chronic pain\, but it’s often overlooked as seen as a secondary issue. Lack of sleep can build up over time which makes everything worse. Rather than sleep being a side issue\, it’s a crucial part of pain management. \nThroughout this 2-hour interactive workshop we explore the following: \n\nUnderstanding the cycles of sleep\,\nWhat happens when we can’t get to or back to sleep\nSimple techniques to improve sleep\nHow to deal with a racing mind and ideas from ‘sleep hygiene’.\n\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\, telephone support line\, chronic pain courses and programmes\, online meetings\, webinars and networking opportunities – Join here URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/cpi-workshop-sleep-racing-minds/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sleep-RM-Workshop.png GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230818T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230818T160000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230717T152328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T161907Z UID:10000139-1692367200-1692374400@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Workshop - Dealing with Stress DESCRIPTION:Dealing with stress is central to pain management\, but it’s often treated as a side issue. In this session we’ll look at understanding stress and ways to deal with it. \nThe plan is to: \n\nUnderstand what stress is and the different forms it comes in (Stress as a defence)\nEustress\, distress\nStress awareness (spotting signs)\nThe relationship between pain and stress (cycles)\nBreaking the pain stress cycle\n4 P’s of stress\nPEA model\nRelaxation\n\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\, telephone support line\, chronic pain courses and programmes\, online meetings\, webinars and networking opportunities – Join here URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/dealing-with-stress/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CPI-PAS-DWS-Workshop.png GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230808T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230808T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000010-1691492400-1691496000@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-2/2023-08-08/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230711T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000009-1689073200-1689076800@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-2/2023-07-11/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230615T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230601T064631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T064912Z UID:10000096-1686823200-1686830400@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Online World Café - CPI Members DESCRIPTION:Members of Chronic Pain Ireland have the opportunity to help us to drive research that will help improve or enhance sleep mechanisms for chronic pain. We are partnered with the University of Limerick’s School of Allied Health (winners of the 2022 BMP Pain Research Grant) to look at the problem of poor sleep among people with chronic pain. The project will look at ways to enhance sleep among people with chronic pain\, especially considering options other than medication. \nWhat is involved?\nCPI members with persistent pain will attend our online world Café event which is being held on June 15th from 10:00 – 12:00 noon. A world Café creates an informal Café setting for participants to explore an issue by discussing it in small table groups. \nPatient participation is vital to the success of this research initiative. \n\nParticipants will receive a €30 voucher to reflect their time commitment to online world cafes.\n\nThe above event is only open to members of Chronic Pain Ireland. If you would like to learn more about joining see here URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/online-world-cafe-cpi-members/ LOCATION:online\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CPI-Website-Online-WC-15-June-23-CPI-Socials-Poster.png GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230613T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230613T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000008-1686654000-1686657600@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-2/2023-06-13/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230605T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230605T160000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230421T142852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T162809Z UID:10000078-1685973600-1685980800@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Chronic Pain 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\nfurther 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-self-management-course/2023-06-05/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CPI-PAS-5-week-Course-Instagram-Post-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230529T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230529T160000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230421T142852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T162809Z UID:10000077-1685368800-1685376000@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Chronic Pain 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\nfurther 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-self-management-course/2023-05-29/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CPI-PAS-5-week-Course-Instagram-Post-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230522T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230421T142852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T162809Z UID:10000076-1684764000-1684771200@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Chronic Pain 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\nfurther 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-self-management-course/2023-05-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CPI-PAS-5-week-Course-Instagram-Post-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230515T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230515T160000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230421T142852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T162809Z UID:10000075-1684159200-1684166400@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Chronic Pain 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\nfurther 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-self-management-course/2023-05-15/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CPI-PAS-5-week-Course-Instagram-Post-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230509T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000007-1683630000-1683633600@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-2/2023-05-09/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230508T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230508T160000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194045 CREATED:20230421T142852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T162809Z UID:10000074-1683554400-1683561600@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Chronic Pain 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\nfurther 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-self-management-course/2023-05-08/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CPI-PAS-5-week-Course-Instagram-Post-Square.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR