Role of our Thoughts

In the journey of managing chronic pain, discovering small pockets of joy and safety, often referred to as “glimmers,” can lead to significant improvements in well-being. These brief moments of positivity are not just fleeting emotions; they hold the potential to spark significant personal growth and strengthen social connections.  Research indicates that even fleeting positive…

In this blog post, let’s explore what a positive mindset really means, why it matters, and how it can help you on your journey towards healing and recovery. ‘Cause really, that’s what we all want, right?

Many of us have felt it: the tightness in the chest, the heat rising to our cheeks, the gritting of teeth – this is anger. A fundamental human emotion and, like it or not, it can become intricately entwined with our experience of physical pain. Not being heard, feeling the unfairness of living in a…

Many people think of hope as an emotion, but in reality, it is a way of thinking or a cognitive process that can be cultivated. It is more than wishful thinking and is a powerful tool for rehabilitating a life from chronic pain. In this blog post, we will discuss what hope is, its benefits…

The Fear-Avoidance cycle is an experience associated with the experience of chronic pain, amongst other traumatic experiences. The anticipated threat of intense pain will often result in the constant vigilance and monitoring of pain sensations, which, in turn, can cause even low-intensity sensations of pain to become unbearable for the person. Can you think of…

Guilt and Shame These 2 insidious creatures, guilt, and shame seem to accompany pain the longer we travel on that road. I find them detestable in the way they hurt me and my friends. I want to take a look at this because I think these emotions seriously hinder us and hold us back in…