Objectives of this workshop:
• To briefly overview the scope and impact of chronic, non-cancer pain on the population.
• To introduce chronic pain mechanisms within a neuroplastic and biopsychosocial framework.
• To challenge biases about pain treatment and dispel common myths.
• To explore evidence-based, non-medicine, pain self-management options (with an emphasis on pain psychology).
• To share recommendations for vetted resources and additional exploration.
Facilitated by Leanne Cianfrini, Registered Psychologist
Fri, Feb 3
9 am-10:30 am
Online
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chronic-pain-challenging-myths-and-misunderstandings-tickets-491046682847
ore information, contact Debra Fehr at debra.fehr@ufv.ca
02/03/2023