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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231212T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231212T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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:20260904T203251 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230506T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260904T203251 CREATED:20230504T122227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T124843Z UID:10000079-1683370800-1683385200@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Aspida Workshop - Dublin DESCRIPTION:ASpida: Against Stigma Pain pain intervention development approach \n\n\nASpida is an innovative community-based program that aims to tackle the effects of stigma in chronic pain. \nUniversity College Cork researchers in conjunction with Chronic Pain Ireland used direct input from our members to developed this programme are now offering you the opportunity to take part in our pilot workshops. Taking place initially in five counties across Ireland (Cork\, Dublin\, Kildare\, Kerry and Limerick) the workshops will be delivered by two facilitators one of whom is a trained CPI member who has been involved with this research from the start. Each half day workshop will help you learn skills to act mindfully\, respond flexibly and with awareness to stigmatised behaviours\, be guided by values not stigma. \n\n\nPlease register your interest and get involved as your feedback is invaluable. We aim to offer this evidence-based health care service throughout 2024 to a wider audience. Register HERE \nOur sincere thanks to all members who were involved in every step of the creation of this project which was funded by the Brain\, Mind and Pain Patient-Centred Innovation Grant. \nIf you want to learn a little more about the project our recognizing and coping with stigma – a silent enemy event was held earlier this month and the recording can be watched back HERE URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/aspida-workshop-dublin/2023-05-06/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ASpida-Program-flyer-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230421T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230421T160000 DTSTAMP:20260904T203251 CREATED:20230323T145259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T145259Z UID:10000072-1682085600-1682092800@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Workshop: Confidence & Self-Esteem DESCRIPTION:A Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop addressing confidence and self-esteem. A lack of self- esteem often blocks us from looking after ourselves. This issue is a major block to managing health\, because if you don’t value something you don’t look after it! \nThe online session will look at: \n\nYour version of yourself/self image vs others\nOld rules\nEffects of change\nGap between self-image vs ideal\nClosing the gap\nDo vs are\nA surprising quiz\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. \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/workshop-confidence-self-esteem/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CPIPAS-Public-Confidence-Self-Esteem-Flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230411T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230411T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T203251 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000070-1681210800-1681214400@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-2/2023-04-11/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230314T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230314T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T203251 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000069-1678791600-1678795200@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-2/2023-03-14/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230314T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230314T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T203251 CREATED:20230316T204131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T204131Z UID:10000005-1678791600-1678795200@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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230303T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230303T160000 DTSTAMP:20260904T203251 CREATED:20230316T213056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T213714Z UID:10000071-1677852000-1677859200@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Workshop: Dealing with Stress & Anxiety DESCRIPTION:During this two hour workshop we explore the following: \n\nStress as nature’s defence system\nAnxiety as nature’s radar\nHow stress and anxiety relate to each other\nPain stress cycle\nEustress and distress\nSigns of stress\nStealth stress\n4p’s approach\nWorking with pattern interrupts\nRelaxation technique\n\nThis workshop is delivered by an experienced CPI/PAS facilitator who has over two decades of experience having delivered over 10\,000 workshops. This workshop is delivered free of charge to members of Chronic Pain Ireland. \nAbout our workshops. Chronic Pain Ireland has a long history of providing an excellent\, accessible range of workshops. During the pandemic we changed our delivery model to include online workshops on specific topics identified by our members as areas where they needed additional support. In 2022 we formalised our partnership with the Pain Association of Scotland in order to expand and diversify our online specialist education\, training and support in the self-management of chronic pain. Both charities have decades of expertise in the delivery of interactive workshops using a person-centred approach which engages and motivates people to adopt new ways of thinking\, based on a better understanding of their health and themselves. Indeed\, the Pain Association of Scotland pioneered the development and delivery of self-management training for those burdened with Chronic Pain. \nThis unique model of community-based education and support programmes has been developed to improve quality of life and well-being and is based on the Bio-Psycho-Social model of health. This explores the impacts of a change in health and seeks ways to address any mal-adaptations that can often develop. \nWorkshops are available to CPI members only. If you would like to join Chronic Pain Ireland and avail of all our supports register here URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/workshop-dealing-with-stress-anxiety/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Anxiety-CPIPAS-Workshop.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230228T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230228T180000 DTSTAMP:20260904T203251 CREATED:20230316T201710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T210338Z UID:10000004-1677603600-1677607200@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:How does the brain and nervous system produce pain? DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore this topic which helps lay the foundation for understanding how chronic pain is managed. Meet Dr. Evan Parks\, Clinical Psychologist at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital\, adjunct assistant professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Evan helps people get the information they need to manage chronic pain by providing neuroscience education in everyday language in his book\, “Chronic Pain Rehabilitation: Active pain management that helps you get back to the life you love.” He is the host of the Pain Rehab Podcast and a writer for Psychology Today on pain rehabilitation. \n\nEvent concluded: Check out our online video library to watch back. URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/how-does-the-brain-and-nervous-system-produce-pain/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PainTalk-Dr.-Evan-Parks.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230215T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260904T203251 CREATED:20230116T211613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T105328Z UID:10000067-1676484000-1676491200@chronicpain.ie SUMMARY:Workshop: Managing Flare Ups DESCRIPTION:Dealing with Flare Ups (episodes of intense pain / symptoms). Flare–ups are unusually painful episodes (or episodes of high symptom incidence) that eventually settle down and go away. The experience of a flare–up is physically and emotionally harrowing. \nIn addition to heightened pain and fatigue\, many people are frightened\, puzzled\, frustrated\, angry\, panicky and desperate. \nThroughout this 2-hour interactive workshop we explore the following: \n\nFlare ups and understanding why they happen\nAnalysing how we experience them\nHigh speed pain stress cycle\nExploring and creating a plan to help\n\nThis workshop is delivered by an experienced CPI/PAS facilitator who has over two decades of experience having delivered over 10\,000 workshops. This workshop is delivered free of charge to members of Chronic Pain Ireland. \nAbout our workshops. Chronic Pain Ireland has a long history of providing an excellent\, accessible range of workshops. During the pandemic we changed our delivery model to include online workshops on specific topics identified by our members as areas where they needed additional support. In 2022 we formalised our partnership with the Pain Association of Scotland in order to expand and diversify our online specialist education\, training and support in the self-management of chronic pain. Both charities have decades of expertise in the delivery of interactive workshops using a person-centred approach which engages and motivates people to adopt new ways of thinking\, based on a better understanding of their health and themselves. Indeed\, the Pain Association of Scotland pioneered the development and delivery of self-management training for those burdened with Chronic Pain. \nThis unique model of community-based education and support programmes has been developed to improve quality of life and well-being and is based on the Bio-Psycho-Social model of health. This explores the impacts of a change in health and seeks ways to address any mal-adaptations that can often develop. \nWorkshops are available to CPI members only. If you would like to join Chronic Pain Ireland and avail of all our supports register here URL:https://chronicpain.ie/event/workshop-managing-flare-ups/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230214T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T203251 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000068-1676372400-1676376000@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-2/2023-02-14/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230110T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230110T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T203251 CREATED:20230316T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T211828Z UID:10000006-1673348400-1673352000@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-2/2023-01-10/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chronicpain.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR