Mastering Persistent Pain: Daily Strategies and Understanding Body-Mind Responses While Crafting Your Management Plan

EWA is proud to present a series of workshops designed to empower individuals living with persistent pain, particularly those affected by endometriosis. Our workshops focus on three key areas essential to understanding and managing pain: mastering daily strategies, understanding body and mind responses, and crafting a personalised pain management plan. Each session is crafted to give participants the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to take control of their pain and improve their quality of life. Mastering Persistent Pain: Strategies for Daily Living

This comprehensive workshop is designed to help participants understand chronic pain better and introduce effective strategies for managing it. Attendees will learn how to create personalized routines and weekly plans incorporating graded activities, building resilience and enhancing daily functioning. The workshop also focuses on developing cognitive and practical skills to navigate the challenges of daily life with persistent pain. By the end of the session, participants will feel more equipped to manage their symptoms and enhance their overall well-being.

Learning Objectives

• Understanding persistent pain and learning management strategies (Te māramatanga ki te mamae whakatino me te ako i ngā whakahaere)
• Routines and weekly planning - practical suggestions for graded activities (Ngā whakatakotoranga me te whakarite wiki - ngā whakapau kaha hōhonu mō ngā mahi whakatino)
• Thinking and doing skills (Nga pukenga a-whakaaaro, a-mahi ano)

Body and Mind Responses to Pain

In this workshop, participants will explore the complex relationship between the body and mind in response to pain. The session will cover the body's natural threat responses—flight, fight, or freeze—and how these reactions influence pain perception. Participants will also learn to recognise different types of stress, understand their effects, and develop strategies to manage them effectively. Additionally, the workshop will delve into the interaction between mood and pain, offering tools to help participants better understand and navigate these interconnected experiences.

Learning Objectives:

• Threat response to pain - flight/fright/freeze - understanding how our bodies react (He tauhohe ahoeta - te whakautu ki te mamae - te whakapau kaha/te whakamā/te whakakētanga - te māramatanga i ngā whakautu o tō tātou tinana)
• How to respond to stress - recognising different types of stress and their effects (Me pēhea te whakautu ki te whakararuraru - ngā momo whakararuraru pai me ngā whakararuraru kino me ō rātou āhua)
• Think, feel, do - exploring the interaction between mood and pain (Whakaaroa, rongo, mahi - te whakarapopototanga i te whakawhitiwhiti ake o te hinengaro me te mamae)

Crafting Your Pain Management Plan

This interactive workshop empowers participants to take charge of their pain management journey by creating a personalized plan. Through guided exercises and expert support, attendees will learn to set realistic goals and develop a comprehensive plan tailored to their unique needs. The workshop also provides practical strategies for making effective plans while managing the challenges of chronic pain. Participants will leave the session with a clear, actionable plan to help them navigate daily life with greater confidence and control.

Learning Objectives:

• Set personal goals and develop a comprehensive pain management plan. (Te hanga i ngā whāinga whakahaere whaiaro whaiaroa me te rautaki      whakahaere mamae)
• Learn strategies for making effective plans while managing pain. (Te whakarite i ngā whakaritenga i te wa e whai mamae ana)

These workshops offer a holistic approach to pain management, providing participants with the tools they need to manage their symptoms and improve their daily lives. Whether you're dealing with endometriosis or another form of chronic pain, these sessions are designed to support you on your journey to better health and well-being.