Handy tips to ignite a persons interest to start self managing their persistent pain.

Handy tips to ignite a persons interest to start self managing their persistent pain.

Think we know, getting someone interested in Supported Pain Self Management can be tricky

See below a handy tips or check list when talking to a person

More information and tips like these can be found on the Pain Toolkit Academy Platform.

Here is a check list you can use.

1. Build Trust: I want you to feel comfortable talking to me. We’re a team in this.

2. Understand Your Persistent Pain: Let’s figure out what’s causing your pain together. Knowing more can help you self manage and me supporting you.

3. Set Goals & Action Plans Together: We can make and start with small goals and how to action plan them. This will help us know what do you want to focus on? 

4. Share Success Stories: I’ll tell you about others who have self managing their pain. Their stories and experiences may inspire you!

5. Learn Self Management Skills: I can teach you techniques like relaxation exercises or fun activities to help you feel better.

6. Empower Your Choices: You get to choose what works for you. It’s important to feel in control!

7. It’s Okay to have Set Backs: Remember, everyone has good days and bad days—that’s totally normal.

8. Provide Easy to understand Resources: I can share tools and helpful information you can use for support. Learning how to self manage persistent pain, is like learning a new language, learning how to drive a car or musical instrument

9. Regular Check Ins: We’ll keep talking about how you’re doing, and I want to hear about your successes, big or small!

10. Focus on You: We’ll find what works best for you because it’s all about your needs and getting back in the driving seat and on track.

More information and tips like these can be found on the Pain Toolkit Academy Platform.

See below a pdf of the above

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