This introductory workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of mindfulness and other meditation techniques, offering practical tools to help manage chronic / persistent pain. This workshop focuses on harnessing the power of the mind-body connection, providing strategies to improve your quality of life. Through gentle practices and supportive guidance, you will learn to cultivate a sense of calm, increase your resilience, and develop a deeper awareness of your body's signals.

Dr. Patricia Poulin is a Clinical Health and Rehabilitation Psychologist at The Ottawa Hospital Pain Clinic, an Associate Scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, and Assistant Professor at in the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine at The University of Ottawa. Similar to that of her research interests, Dr. Poulin’s clinical focus is on addressing the psychological concerns of people living with the complexities of chronic pain through an integrative approach, incorporating mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and emotion-focused therapy as well as self-care practices as appropriate. Her clinical approach is trauma-informed and patient-centered