Pain Toolkit for the... Families, Friends, and Work Colleagues of the person with persistent pain...

Book excerpt: Welcome and introduction Welcome to the Pain Toolkit digital booklet for families, friends, and work colleagues who want to learn how they can help people to self-manage their persistent pain and want to get back on track using self-management skills. It is your go-to resource for self-managing pain and taking control. We understand that living with pain can be challenging, but with our 5 key pain self-management skills, including goal setting, pacing daily activities, problem solving, meaningful movement, and having a setback plan, you can regain control and get back in the driver's seat. Our digital booklets provides practical tools and resources to help people better understand pain and manage their symptoms more effectively. Dealing with persistent pain / fatigue, these skills will help people develop a personalised plan to manage their pain and improve their quality of life. By using the Pain Toolkit, people will be able to set achievable goals, pace your activities to avoid over-doing, problem-solve obstacles that may arise, use meaningful movement to promote active and mental well-being, and prepare for setbacks with a solid plan. We are confident that the Pain Toolkit digital booklet will be a valuable resource in their journey towards managing pain and regaining control and back in the driving seat. Remember, the Pain Toolkit is always here to support you every step of the way.