Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Chronic Pain
Participants learn the principles of mindfulness meditation, the importance of living in the moment, the power of now and how these relate to less suffering and less pain.
Mindfulness assists us to remain calmer and may help to change the intensity of pain suffering, both emotional and physical, in a positive way. These interventions help to develop an understanding of how stress and a sensitive nervous system can affect our pain and to learn strategies to manage pain better.
The interventions offered may vary in length and can be tailored to individual needs. They include:
- Tools to increase wise-mind and resilience
- Mindful movement
- Dialogue and discussions to gain insight and so develop individual pain management strategies
- Opportunities to enhance the mind-body connection, self-nurture and awareness
- Developing interpersonal relationship skills in a broad context
- Guided meditation recordings and home practice manuals enabling the development of daily practice
Programmes Available:
CPT Atlantic Seaboard | Virtual
Mindfulness-based Somatic Movement for chronic pain and stress
Clinical Somatics is a gentle movement practice to release deeply-held muscular tension, stress and pain. I offer one-to-one and small group movement sessions combined with mindfulness and pain-reprocessing therapy.
Facilitator: Lisa Firer, Clinical Somatic Movement – certified exercise instructor, Biodanza facilitator, certification in Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Email Address: info@lisafirer.co.za
Contact Number: 082 558 7106
JHB | Parktown North | Virtual
Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management (MBCPM™) Course
MBCPM™ combines mindfulness with the physiotherapeutic teaching on the neurobiology of pain and stress. Through mindfulness approaches, participants learn to manage their chronic pain. Offered online or in-person, individually or in groups.
Facilitator: Clare Cresswell (Physiotherapist)
Email Address: clarecress@gmail.com
Contact Number: 083 267 1818
CPT | Stellenbosch & Bergvliet
Mindfulness Based Pain Management for Adolescents & Children
This is a 6 to 8 session 1-1 programme. It uses a mind-body approach to help young people learn Mindfulness skills together with pain Neuroscience understanding which can help reduce their pain experience and the suffering associated with chronic pain.
Facilitator: Tracy Prowse
Email Address: tracy@prowse.org
Contact Number: 083 408 8582
More Mindfulness-Based Programmes
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a participant-centred approach to stress management and is to date, the most successful and well-researched stress reduction programme worldwide.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
MBCT is designed to help people who suffer repeated bouts of depression and chronic unhappiness. Research suggests this program is also effective in preventing depression relapse.
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Other Mindfulness-Based Approaches
A mix of trainings, courses and retreats which have mindfulness as a foundation and are informed by the ethics and ethos of this approach, used in varied and diverse settings.
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Mindfulness-Based Corporate Programmes
Programmes that cultivate healthier, conscious, and compassionate working environments. Helping employees and teams feel more connected; nurturing them to grow and thrive at work.
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Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Chronic Pain
These programmes introduce mindfulness and meditation to individuals with chronic pain, guided by health professionals experienced in pain management.
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Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) is an eight-week series of two-hour sessions, developed specifically for people recovering from alcohol, drug & process addictions.
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Mindfulness-Based Eating
Our relationship to food is a central one that reflects our attitudes toward our environment and ourselves. Mindfulness-based interventions are particularly well suited to addressing disordered eating behaviours.
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Mindful Self-Compassion
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teaches simple effective skills and develops emotional strength to meet life’s challenges with kindness instead of blaming, shaming or criticizing ourselves.
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Mindfulness for Healthcare Professionals
Medical staff are becoming increasingly aware of the need to stop and care for themselves in the midst of the daily work stress. Mindfulness-informed practices can create islands of quiet to restore and heal.