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Navigating Pain
Helping Your Body & Mind Heal
Pain is a natural part of life, a protection signal both physical and emotional, teaching survival and empathy. When extreme or unrelenting pain dysregulates the mind and body, it can disrupt daily life, relationships, and goals.
At Mindful Rehab, we respect your pain - and help you move through the painful experiences that get people stuck.
Acute & Chronic Pain
About 1 in 5 Canadians live with pain-related disability, making it one of the most common challenges impacting health, work, and relationships.
Acute
Pain from a specific event, injury or illness, disruptive in the short term and resolved within a couple months.
Chronic
Persistent or recurring pain, disruptive and interfering for beyond 3 months. The cause may not be clear.
Different Causes of Pain
Because mind and body are so interconnected, physical injuries can trigger psychological pain, and psychological injury can be felt physically.
Physical Hurt
Bodily injury, illness, and disease
Emotional Hurt
Stress, loss, failure and loneliness
Attachment injury
Relationship wounds and trauma
Moral Injury
Violated values, morals, and ethics
Psychological Injury
PTSD and other mental health issues
Pain Resilience
In The Body
Notice pain signals without them fully taking control. Ensure physical needs are well taken care of, and develop strategies to release tension or strain.
In The Mind
Restore sense of self and shift out of unhelpful thought loops. Develop mentally flexibility and tolerance to adapt rather than crash.
Through Activities
Approach important pain points with awareness and respect. Balance effort and recovery, avoiding burnout with habits that support long-term wellness.
With Others
Stay connected with friends, family, and communities. Communicate effectively with key supports, and show support for others.
Building Resilience
Mindful Rehab Pain Program
Tracking pain is one of the most effective ways to better understand it and develop new strategies.
The Pain Log is a simple, one-page tool that helps you:
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Notice pain patterns as they develop
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Identify triggers that may worsen symptoms
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Track progress and small wins over time
The Pain Resilience Program is an 8 week group series, meeting twice weekly, to learn and apply the fundamentals of living healthy with pain.
Download your FREE Pain Log, and sign-up to learn about our next intake for the Pain Resilience Program.