Koha Workshop: Navigating Pain: and Crafting Your Pain Management Plan

This is a two-part workshop.

Navigating Pain:

Explore the intricate role of pain in our lives, focusing on the need for protection. Delve into the differences between acute and chronic pain through the lens of "te io topu tairongo." Gain insights into the chronic pain cycle, or "te awhe mamae whakatino," and learn the significance of understanding pacing, its utilization, and its importance with "te whakamārama i te whakatikatika me te whakamahi i te tāhuhu, ā, he aha te whai take.

Learning objectives:

· The role of pain - the need for protection & the difference between acute and chronic pain (te io topu tairongo)

· Chronic pain cycle (te awhe mamae whakatino)

· Understanding pacing, its utilisation, and its importance (te whakamārama i te whakatikatika me te whakamahi i te tāhuhu, ā, he aha te whai take)

Crafting Your Pain Management Plan Create personalized management plan goals and a comprehensive pain management strategy. Learn how to make plans while dealing with pain, ensuring a proactive and empowering approach to your journey. This workshop equips you with the tools to navigate and manage pain effectively in your daily life.

Learning objectives:

· Creating personal management plan goals and a pain management plan (Te hanga i ngā whāinga whakahaere whaiaro whaiaroa me te rautaki whakahaere mamae)

· Making plans while dealing with pain (Te whakarite i ngā whakaritenga i te wa e whai mamae ana)

Light refreshments provided 

As we want to make these accessible to everyone, this Koha workshop is where you can pay what you can. The payments made help us cover the costs at our end.

Hosted by EWA founder Yessenia ad TBA

While mask-wearing is optional at this event, let's remember that some attendees may be immune-compromised and rely on the collective effort to create a safe environment. Wearing a mask demonstrates empathy and consideration for those who may be more vulnerable, fostering inclusivity and respect within our community. Let's keep the spirit of care alive and make everyone feel welcome by being mindful of our choices.