Rehabilitation Persistent Pain Program
The goal of the persistent pain program is to share information about how pain works in the body and to help clients learn how to manage persistent pain using a variety of techniques. The program is in-person in a small group setting to encourage socialization amongst clients, share information, and direct clients to community resources.
Clients will need to complete ONE mandatory introduction session prior to attending the FIVE-part education series (held weekly).
Introduction (in-person, anyone can attend, no referral needed):
- Explanation of pain and how to change the nervous system
Five Part Series (referral required and must have attended the introductory session):
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Week 1 |
Pacing, pain triggers, goal setting |
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Week 2 |
Breathing, relaxation strategies, sleep |
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Week 3 |
Stress management, relaxation strategies |
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Week 4 |
Positioning, safe and gentle movement |
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Week 5 |
Community resources, guest speaker (if available), wrap-up |
To self-refer for Pain Group, please visit the Rehabilitation Services page for more information and submit the Rehabilitation Services Self-Referral form.
Contact Info
Łıwegǫ̀atì Rehabilitation Services
Email: STH_Rehab@gov.nt.ca
Phone: 867-669-4117