2. CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

3. CPMW AGENDA Introduction 5 min What is Pain? 10 min The Pain Cycle 10 min Pain Management 20 min Muscle Relaxation 15 min Managing Stress 10 min STRETCH BREAK 10 min Coping with Depression 10 min Handling Fatigue 5 min Physical Activity 10 min Using Medications Wisely 10 min Pain Management Team 3 min Guided Imagery 5 min Closing 3 min

4. PAIN

5. DAILY PAIN LEVELS: Unmanaged Pain

6. DAILY PAIN LEVELS: Managed Pain

7. THE PAIN CYCLE

8. MUSCLE RELAXATION

9. MANAGING STRESS

10. COPING WITH DEPRESSION

11. SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION Loss of interest in: -friends / activities -personal care -sex, intimacy Isolation / withdrawal Altered sleep patterns Changes in appetite Weight loss /gain Frequent accidents Low self-image Frequent loss of temper Feeling: - tired or fatigued - confused - unhappy

12. HANDLING FATIGUE

13. FATIGUE MANAGEMENT Schedule frequent rest periods Alternate work Sit to work Communicate your fatigue Examine your lifestyle Use joints wisely - use aids Plan ahead Ask for help Use good posture Maintain proper weight

14. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

15. USING MEDICATIONS WISELY

16. YOUR PAIN MANAGEMENT TEAM

17. Podiatrist Dietitian Psychologist Co-workers Physiotherapist Nurse Specialty Physician Family Physician Pharmacist Occupational Therapist The Arthritis Society Social Worker YOU ? Community Resources Family & Friends PAIN MANAGEMENT TEAM Nurse Practitioner Spiritual Leader ?

18. Visit the The Society’s website to find: Publications & Resources Downloadable Print Resources Arthritis Videos Tips for Living Well The Living Well Blog....and much more! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

19. CONTACT US Arthritis Information Line 1.800.321.1433 Web: www.arthritis.ca www.arthritis.ca Email: info@arthritis.ca info@arthritis.ca