Pain Connection Live details 

HOW TO JOIN THE CALL:

PHONE NUMBER:
(319) 527-3510
Participant Access code:
171649#

After dialing in and entering the access code, we request a first name and state/country, or you can be silent.

It’s okay just to listen. If you wish to share you may join in.

Touch tone commands:
*4 Conference instructions
*6 Mute/Unmute during the call
*3 Exit the call

Meet our call leaders
  • First and second Thursdays: Gwenn Herman, LCSW, DCSW
  • First Tuesday: Gwenn Herman, LCSW, DCSW, and Bobbi Blades
  • Third Thursday: Elisa Friedlander
  • Fourth Thursday: Mary Beth Lewis
  • Last Saturday: Bobbi Blades
What to expect during the call
  • After you call in, introduce yourself. Example: This is Sue from Ohio.

  • Please mute yourself by pressing *6.  To unmute, press *6.
  • The leader introduces a topic for discussion.
Support group call rules
  1. Support group calls are confidential.
  2. We do not discuss doctors or medications nor provide medical advice. The groups are led by people with chronic pain.
  3. Do not give advice. You can share what’s been helpful to you.
  4. No cross talk.
  5. Please limit your response time to 2-3 minutes.
  6. You can elect to PASS if you do not want to speak.

 

Suicide help and hotlines

If you are in crisis or considering harming yourself, we ask you to reach out to one of the following numbers immediately.

Remember part of being strong is acknowledging when to ask for help.

National Suicide Prevention LifeLine
1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-273-TALK

National Crisis Text Line
741741

 

December Theme: Acceptance

Pain acceptance means learning to adapt your life in the face of pain.  It doesn’t mean giving up hope.  Instead acceptance allows us to see possibilities given our limitations.  We can make peace with what is within our control.

Acceptance and Normalizing Pain overview

Acceptance Articles

Potential Discussion Questions  

    *Please note that the Dec. 24 support group call has been canceled due to Christmas Eve.

Questions or comments?    Contact us via email: info@painconnection.org

 

Are you in crisis?

If you are in crisis or considering harming yourself, we ask you to reach out to one of the following numbers immediately.

Remember part of being strong is acknowledging when to ask for help.

Additional information can be found here.

National Suicide Prevention LifeLine
1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-273-TALK

National Crisis Text Line
741741