The services we provide are:
Free Support Groups:
Run by mental health professionals who help people with chronic pain develop coping skills, normalize pain, work through the grieving process and learn how to re-create them selves. The last 15 minutes of the group breathing techniques, guided imagery and meditation are taught to help bring down pain levels. Free Pain Connection Live Conference C
alls:
Support group over the telephone for people worldwide. Conference Calls are held twice a month per given topic. Speaker Series:
Provides an opportunity for community members to learn about chronic pain management. Speakers include health care professionals (psychiatrists, neurologists, osteopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, and physical therapists. Other speakers include yoga, mediation, and biofeedback instructors, as well as workman's compensation lawyers. The Pain Warriors Project:
Provides active duty military and veterans with confidential support, and services. The 8 week program seeks to educate, and teach coping skills to warriors and veterans with chronic pain. Families and significant others are encouraged to participate. Navigation, Referrals, and Peer-to-Peer Support::
Matching people who are newly diagnosed with chronic pain with professionals, healthcare providers, specialists, and experienced others. Professional training and supervision:
Sensitize and educate professionals on psychosocial aspects of chronic pain.
