EWA Endometriosis Support

The resources section of Endo Warriors Aotearoa provides a wide range of educational materials to support individuals with endometriosis. It includes fact sheets, tips on managing chronic pain, stress responses, pacing, and alternative treatments. You’ll also find information on treatment options like laparoscopic surgery and hormonal treatments, as well as resources on mental health, self-care, and fertility. Additional guides cover period products and holistic management techniques. Explore these resources for valuable insights on managing endometriosis effectively.

Endo Warriors Aotearoa offers a comprehensive "Endometriosis Workplace Support" workshop designed to educate managers and staff on how to better support colleagues with endometriosis. This workshop provides crucial insights into the challenges faced by individuals with endometriosis and offers practical strategies to create a more inclusive and accommodating work environment. Participants will learn about endometriosis symptoms, its impact on employees, and ways to foster a supportive workplace. This Koha-based workshop can be held online or in-person, empowering workplaces to thrive through inclusivity and compassion.

The EWA Library offers a collection of books related to endometriosis, pain management, and women's health, available for loan to our community. You can borrow a book for up to six weeks, and we kindly ask that if you're able to cover postage costs, please do so. A full list of available books is provided below, and you can request one directly from the page. If you’d like to donate a book to help grow our library, please get in touch!

We offer a variety of sessions. In these sessions, Yessenia (founder of EWA) will guide you through effective strategies for managing chronic pain, providing insights and practical tools designed to empower you. You are welcome to ask for all of these sessions or just one. We can hold these in person (if you are Wellington-based) or via online meeting.

These discussions cover a range of topics, including:

Navigating Pain: Understanding and Breaking the Cycle

- The role of pain, how it protects us, and the difference between acute and chronic pain (te io topu tairongo)

- The chronic pain cycle (te awhe mamae whakatino)

- Pacing techniques: how to apply them and why they're crucial for managing pain (te whakamārama i te whakatikatika me te whakamahi i te tāhuhu, ā, he aha te whai take)

Body and Mind Responses to Pain

- Understanding how the body reacts to pain—flight, fright, or freeze—and how we can manage these responses (He tauhohe ahoeta - te whakautu ki te mamae - te whakapau kaha/te whakamā/te whakakētanga - te māramatanga i ngā whakautu o tō tātou tinana)

- Recognising and managing different types of stress, both positive and negative, and understanding their impact on the body (Me pēhea te whakautu ki te whakararuraru - ngā momo whakararuraru pai me ngā whakararuraru kino me ō rātou āhua)

- Exploring the connection between mood and pain and how they influence each other (Whakaaroa, rongo, mahi - te whakarapopototanga i te whakawhitiwhiti ake o te hinengaro me te mamae)

Mastering Persistent Pain: Strategies for Daily Living

- Learning to understand and manage persistent pain with effective strategies (Te māramatanga ki te mamae whakatino me te ako i ngā whakahaere)

- Developing practical routines and weekly plans to gradually increase activity levels (Ngā whakatakotoranga me te whakarite wiki - ngā whakapau kaha hōhonu mō ngā mahi whakatino)

- Building skills to balance both thinking and doing for improved well-being (Nga pukenga a-whakaaaro, a-mahi ano)

Empowering Self-Care: Goal Setting

- Setting realistic and meaningful goals, practicing self-love, and using affirmations to stay positive (Te whakatutukitanga i ngā whāinga, te aroha ki a koe, te whakamahi i ngā whakapuakitanga)

- Keeping a symptom pain journal to track progress and support self-reflection (Te tuhi pukapuka mō te whakamārama i a koe anō me te tiaki i tētahi pukapuka mamae whakatino)

- Incorporating mindfulness into your daily routine to manage stress and pain (Te whakamāramatanga)

Crafting Your Pain Management Plan

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

- Learning how to make plans and set goals, even while managing pain (Te whakarite i ngā whakaritenga i te wa e whai mamae ana)

We understand that access to these tools can often be out of reach due to financial constraints, which is why we offer free TENS machines, heat packs, and hot water bottles to those in need (we have a minimal number of each). This support is available to community card holders, students with valid ID, and anyone experiencing financial hardship. We are here to help ease the burden and ensure that no one has to face endometriosis pain alone.  You will need to fill in this from to request help.