FAC-ORGANIZED COMMUNITY EVENTS
VIRTUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS OFFERED ON ZOOM
The next Fibromyalgia Chat with Trudy Flynn from Fibromyalgia Association Canada and Lynn Cooper from the Power Over Pain Portal will be on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 12pm ET
Topic to be announced soon
Trudy and Lynn will discuss the Impact of seasonal changes and Planning for the holiday season. They will discuss the role pain plays in fibromyalgia and some suggestions about what works for them.
Combined, Trudy and Lynn have over 60 years experience of living with fibromyalgia.
Register here to get the Zoom link
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You can view all past Fibro Chats on our YouTube channel
Let’s Talk about Food with Trudy Flynn and Anne Beaulieu both from Fibromyalgia Association Canada will be on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 12 pm ET.
Did you know that diet can impact fibromyalgia symptoms? Foods like leafy greens, berries, and omega-3-rich fish may help reduce inflammation and ease discomfort, while sugar and processed foods can worsen symptoms.
Join the “Let’s Talk About Food” to learn more.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/FC-FoodChat
Talking About Migraines
Join us and our guest speaker, Wendy Gerhart from Migraine Canada on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 12pm ET
Wendy joined Migraine Canada as the Executive Director in January 2021. Her background includes twenty-five years in the pharmaceutical industry with experience in market access and stakeholder engagement. Over the past 7 years Wendy has been a consultant serving in leadership and project management roles with several organizations. She is a strong advocate for the highest patient outcomes, public and private medication access and care, and for shaping public policy, collaborating, and championing change within our fast-paced environment. She is driven by her passion to improve care for Canadians afflicted by Migraine.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/FC-Migraines
ORGANIZED BY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS RELEVANT TO FIBROMYALGIA AND ITS COMORBIDITIES
Webinars from Resolute Legal Disability Lawyers
The next webinars (held every Thursday at 1pm ET) will be on
| DATE | TOPIC |
|---|---|
| October 24, 2024 | Three Mistakes to Avoid with Your Long-term Disability Appeal Filing an appeal for your long-term disability denial? Before you submit your paperwork, make sure you avoid the three most common mistakes that could jeopardize your case. In this webinar, we’ll walk you through each mistake and show you how to strengthen your appeal for the best possible outcome. |
| October 31, 2024 | Constructive Dismissal Basics Have you been forced to quit your job because of a toxic work environment or significant changes to your role? This session will break down the essentials of constructive dismissal, what legal options are available to you, and how to claim compensation if you’ve been unfairly pressured out of your position. |
| November 7, 2024 | Can I Record My Employer Without Their Consent? Can you secretly record a conversation with your employer? This webinar dives into the legalities of recording workplace interactions, including when it’s allowed, the risks involved, and how recordings can affect your case if you’re facing a legal dispute with your employer. |
| November 14, 2024 | Can I Quit My Job While on Long Term Disability? Wondering if you can resign from your job while receiving long-term disability benefits? We’ll discuss the legal and financial consequences of quitting while on disability, and how your decision might affect your benefits, employment insurance, and future claims. |
| November 21, 2024 | Understanding CPP Disability Retroactive Payments If you qualify for CPP Disability, you may be entitled to retroactive payments for the time before your approval. This webinar will explain how retroactive payments are calculated, how to apply for them, and what you can do to maximize the amount you receive. |
| November 28, 2024 | Winning Carpal Tunnel Disability Benefits Carpal tunnel syndrome can be a serious condition, but winning disability benefits for it is often an uphill battle. Learn how to present compelling medical evidence, work with your healthcare provider, and navigate the claims process to increase your chances of winning the benefits you need. |
| December 5, 2024 | Can You Work While on CPP Disability? Can you continue working while receiving CPP Disability benefits? We’ll explore the rules around part-time or occasional work, how much you’re allowed to earn, and what happens to your benefits if you return to the workforce. Get all the information you need to make informed decisions. |
You can register for ANY of those webinars with the following link and just select the date of the webinar you are interested in.
They also post the webinar recordings on their Insider Basic website.
Free Webinars from Power Over Pain Portal
Orientation Session of Power Over Pain Portal
Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 6:30pm ET
Welcome to the Power Over Pain Portal Orientation Session!
What is the Power Over Pain Portal?
A free, online, science-backed platform that brings you resources to help with pain, mental health, and substance use health.
What is this Orientation Session about?
- What is pain and why do we feel pain?
- Orientation to the Portal including how to create an account and track your progress
- How to use resources on the Portal
- Review of privacy and confidentiality
- Question and answer period
Please review the following information before registering:
- The information and content provided during this Power Over Pain Portal orientation session is not intended as, and should not be understood as, medical advice or clinical care.
- While the organizers and/or association(s) affiliated with the orientation sessions are professionals, the information and content of this session is not a substitute for advice from a professional, who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.
- Attending this orientation sessions does not create a therapist-client relationship between you and the association(s) or any of its professionals.
- We highly recommend that you seek advice from a licensed healthcare professional regarding any medical or health-related questions you have.
The questions above are optional. They are designed to help us understand who is attending the orientation sessions. Please answer them if you would like to!
Save your spot here
Douleur et traumatisme
Mardi le 22 octobre 2024 à 15h30 HE
Apprenez-en davantage sur la façon dont les traumatismes peuvent avoir un impact sur le corps et l’esprit et contribuer à la douleur chronique.
Venez découvrir des moyens de réduire l’impact des traumatismes pour une meilleure santé et un meilleur bien-être.
Conférencière: La Dre Patricia Poulin est psychologue clinicienne en santé et réadaptation à la Clinique de la douleur de l’Hôpital d’Ottawa, scientifique associée à l’Institut de recherche de l’Hôpital d’Ottawa et professeure adjointe au Département d’anesthésiologie et de médecine de la douleur de l’Université d’Ottawa.
Inscrivez-vous ici
FM SUPPORT GROUP VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS:
For a list of support groups, visit our Resource page
Association de Fibromyalgie et syndrome de fatigue chronique V-Soulanges: Located in Vaudreuil-Soulanges, a regional county municipality of Quebec, they offer in-person and virtual bilingual activities such as Aquafit, Cooking, Yoga and Drawing. They also offer activities conducted in English only and in French only. Annual membership fee: $25.00 is mandatory to participate. Check out their Fall 2021 Activities Calendar at https://www.-vs.org/services-activites?lang=en
Fibromyalgia Support Group of Winnipeg, Inc.: Offers in-person monthly meetings, neighbourhood groups, tai chi, and a self-help education program for Fibromyalgia, Taking Charge of Fibromyalgia. Annual membership fee: $20.00. More details can be found at https://www.fmswinnipeg.com/
ME/FM Society of BC: Currently offers online ME/FM Patient Support group sessions, and recently introduced an Allies and Loved Ones support group program. Annual membership fee: $30.00. More information available at https://www.mefm.bc.ca/news-events
Fibromyalgia Support Network: Take note of the variety of group programs, FM Sharing Circles, and exercise activities listed in their Month-At-A-Glance calendar. Through the year, several trauma-informed workshop series using expressive arts therapy are held by a Clinical Social Worker, who is a certified Expressive Arts and Sand tray Therapist. There are also monthly Health Talks, Information Sessions, and special events. The annual membership fee of $15.00, which includes free membership for immediate family members/caregiver, provides FREE admission to all programs, activities and special events. website: https://fibrosupportnetwork.ca email: admin@fibrosupportnetwork.com
VIRTUAL/ONLINE COURSES, TALKS, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES:
POWER OVER PAIN PORTAL: hosts interactive workshops on pain-related topics. The Portal also supports a number of events held by Portal partners such as Movement Towards Wellness (from Wellness Together Canada), Canadian Pain Society National Pain Rounds and “Dîners-causeries” of the Quebec Pain Research Network. Please interact with their calendar of events, register for an event and attend!