Join Us for Pain &  Supported Self Management Week and Online Worldwide Conference 2026 #PSSMW26

The International Association on the Study of Pain (IASP)

Successfully managing chronic pain requires education and self-mastery of key skills

“Self-management is the first rung of the ladder in pain care—followed by primary care, with specialty care and pain centre's most appropriately used for the most complex problems.”

Join Us for Pain &  Supported Self Management Week and Online Worldwide Conference 2026 #PSSMW26

On behalf of the www.paintoolkit.org & A Path Forward, we are reaching out to organisations to invite them to join us in an exciting initiative: Pain & Supported Self Management Week, scheduled for February 16th to 21st February 2026. On the 21st of February, we are running the 4th Pain Supported Self-Management Conference.

Pain Supported Self-Management has emerged as a vital component of healthcare for individuals living with persistent pain. It empowers patients by equipping them with simple yet effective self-management skills, enabling them to better manage their pain and thereby improve their quality of life. Our goal is to raise awareness, share knowledge, and foster a global dialogue around the importance of supported self-management in pain management care.

We believe that your organisation’s involvement will be invaluable in amplifying the message and reaching a wider audience. Together, we can highlight the significance of Pain Supported Self-Management and inspire individuals affected by persistent pain to learn and employ these important and essential skills.

Here’s how you can get involved:

1. Promote the Week: Share the event with your members and other pain societies, social media channels, newsletters, and websites. #PSSMW26
2. Host Events: Consider organising webinars, workshops, or informational sessions throughout the week to educate the pain management community about supported self-management strategies.
3. Share Resources: Collaborate to distribute educational materials, toolkits, or personal stories that illustrate the impact of supported self-management.
4. Engage Your Network: Encourage your partners and members to participate and share their experiences and insights related to pain supported self-management.

Here are some straightforward yet impactful ideas to encourage participation in Pain Supported Self-Management (#PSSMW26) Week:  February 16th to 21st February 2026

Please click here to see suggestions we and others came up with

We would be delighted to discuss any ideas you may have and explore ways we can collaborate together to make Pain Supported Self Management Week a success. Your organisation’s expertise and commitment to pain management make you a crucial ally in this important initiative.

Let us unite our efforts to empower people living with persistent pain and promote a future where supported self-management is recognized as a fundamental aspect of persistent pain care.

Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you have any questions or would like to discuss this further. We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you in making Pain Supported Self Management Week a success.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference!

When sharing with others on Social Media, please used #PSSMW26

Warm regards,

Pete Moore UK & Keith Meldrum Canada

Organisers of the Pain Supported Self Management Conferences

www.paintoolkit.org

A Path Forward

#SelfmgtLIVING-Works #InspireSelfMgt 

#PSSMW26

Pain Supported Self Management - Online World Conference Week 2026