Living Well with Pain Programme What is the Living Well with Pain Programme? What topics does the programme cover? Why join the Living Well with Pain Programme? Does the programme replace or conflict with other programmes being delivered? Where can I book my place? Arthritis Ireland is delighted to announce our new pilot programme for people living with the pain associated with arthritis or related conditions. Although it is not the only problematic symptom it certainly can be overwhelming, exhausting and difficult to manage. Our new evidence based programme, licensed through SMRC (Stanford Chronic Disease programme) will commence online this October. This is suitable for anyone one living with arthritis or related conditions that results in pain. Examples include; rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and other related conditions. This autumn/winter we are running 6 online courses. Please note our schedule is as follows: Online Courses Starting Monday 16th October, 2pm-4.30pm Started Starting Friday 20th October, 10am-12.30pm Started Starting Wednesday 25th October, 10am-12.30pm Started Starting Thursday 2nd November, 10am-12.30pm Started Starting Tuesday 31st October, 6pm-8.30pm Started Starting Wednesday 1st November, 6pm-8.30pm Started What is the Living Well with Pain Programme? The Living Well with Pain is a free online group programme, delivered over six workshops via zoom. It is delivered by two trained peer leaders, at least one of whom is living with arthritis. The Living Well with Pain Workshop can help you develop the skills and confidence to manage your pain. Techniques taught in workshops to deal with symptoms of pain, such as fatigue, sleeplessness, stress, and emotional problems (such as depression, anger, fear, and frustration), with emphasis on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques for managing pain. Back to top What topics does the programme cover? The programme covers every area of how to manage living with pain including: Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance How our minds affect pain and how we can use our minds to lessen pain Balancing activity with rest Tools for overcoming worst-case thinking Negative emotions Healthy eating Appropriate use of medication Working more effectively with health care providers Communicating with friends and family Communicating with the health care system Communicating with oneself Action-planning, problem-solving, decision-making Back to top Why join the Living Well with Pain Programme? People who are supported by taking part in this programme increase their knowledge, skills and confidence to better manage their health in partnership with their health care provider(s). Back to top Does the programme replace or conflict with other programmes being delivered? The programme does not conflict with existing programs or treatment. Treatment is not altered. For all medical questions, participants are referred to their physicians or other health professionals. Back to top Where can I book my place? Details about our upcoming courses can be found here. If you wish to receive regular updates about the schedule in advance, please subscribe to our monthly ezine here. Back to top Sign-up for news and updates about our self-management courses and Arthritis Ireland Donate Manage Cookie Preferences