Supporting Loved Ones with Chronic Pain
It can be difficult to watch a friend or family member struggle with chronic pain. You may want to help, but not know how, or feel unsure that your efforts are actually helpful. The Chronic Pain Management Program prioritizes your involvement in your loved one’s journey towards relating, thinking, and feeling better and doing more. Here, you will find resources on the information your loved one learns through the program, as well as other resources for managing chronic pain effectively and safely.
Understanding Chronic Pain
Learning Center Overview Videos
Each of these four videos details the information that your loved one will learn as they go through the program. Click on each to get a sense of the goals, framework, and strategies used in the learning center.
Medication Management
Even with the variety of ways to manage chronic pain, some people may find that a combination of strategies and medication works best for them. These three videos provide information on biomedical treatment options, the use of medication in pain management, and the safe use of medicines in chronic pain. You can review these if you and your loved one are considering integrating medical treatments for chronic pain into your current pain management plan.
