People in Pain Network Peer Led Pain Self-Management Support Groups  Trained leaders  Brief Action Planning  Smart Goal Setting  Safe environment  Education  Format for positive change  Canadian Pain ToolKit  Open support groups What we provide?

I feel I’m not functioning well. There must be more to my life ACCEPTANCE I need to find out how to change my life MOTIVATION Search for answers. Make positive changes to my life PLANNING Return to function ACTION PEER LED SUPPORT GROUPS Wellness Journey

Peer Led Pain Self-Management Support Groups Benefits – for the person living with pain  Shared understanding  Ability to unburden  Education  Resources  Skills  Managed expectations  Promote self help  Reduced stigma  Improved communication skills  Reengaged in the community  Discover what works  Wellness offer the following:

Benefits – Healthcare provider.  Improved communication skills  Knowledgeable and Organized  Focused on wellness  Motivated  Realistic expectations  Reduced isolation  Can identify what’s works for them  Support  Improved self esteem Peer Led Pain Self-Management Support Groups Members can bring the following to their appointments

Mindfulness Laughter Alternative Medicine Difficult Emotions Sleep Breathing Restorative Yoga Social Activities Goals and Priorities Patient Support Teams Journal Relaxation Movement Families Acceptance Set-back plan Pacing Peer Led Pain Self- Management Support Group Modules Resources

People in Pain Network Contact Information Websitewww.pipain.com Toll-Free Peer Led Pain Self-Management Support Group in British Columbia (as of March 2015)