Empowered Relief ®

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Empowered Relief ® is a free 2.5-hour evidence-based session for people living with pain. This session teaches you practical skills using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help you better manage pain, reduce stress, and improve your quality of life.

What participants will learn:

• Learn how thoughts, feelings, and stress can affect how we experience pain
• Recognize and change thoughts that may make pain or stress feel worse
• Practice mindfulness, relaxation, and calming techniques to help manage pain and stress
• Create a personal plan with strategies that work best for you
• Build confidence using proven tools to take an active role in managing pain
• Explore ways to improve pain levels, sleep, and overall health and well-being

A “VIRTUAL” Classroom

Workshops will be delivered using a password with a secure online videoconferencing tool to create interactive sessions.  Participants will be able to interact with the facilitators and other members of the group.  They can choose whether to be on camera.

Technology Requirements:

A personal computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone with Internet access is required to connect to the workshop. If you are using a computer that does not have a microphone built in, then you will need a microphone or headset. 

Registration:

A week prior to the workshop, instructions will be sent on how to join the group. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required and space is limited.

By completing this registration, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Waterloo Wellington Self-Management Program.