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Exploring the Intersection of Grief and Chronic Pain or Illness from an Occupational Therapy Perspective

Instructor

Katy Owens
MOT, OTR/L

  • CE Hours 0.1
  • Price $30.00
  • Format Live
  • Duration 01
$30.00

Course Description

Pain is a pervasive human experience, and grief often co-occurs. This webinar for occupational therapy practitioners and medical practitioners of all levels aims to address how grief manifests in chronic pain and illness, and how an occupation-based approach can be integral in the management of pain and grief.
We will begin with an overview of how grief can manifest in people with chronic pain and/or chronic illness (CP/CI). The first activity we will discuss will be the creation of a collage with two sections: before and after. Next, we will learn a few basic principles/techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Tug of War, Choice Point, and Values. Participants will learn about how they can use these techniques alone or in combination to address grief in people living with CP/CI.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

Understand how grief manifests in the context of chronic pain and chronic illness.
Understand how basic ACT principles may help people with chronic pain and illness process grief.
Have at least one concrete activity to choose from when working with patients at the intersection of grief and chronic pain and illness.

Completion requirements

Participants have to:

  • Course completion is dependent on full attendance for 1 hour and survey completion.
  • Submit your feedback (available after the course)
  • Submission unlocks only after watching the entire course.

Who is this for

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Speech Therapists
  • Speech Therapy Assistants
  • Special education teachers

Also suitable for

  • Education Specialists
  • Psychologists
  • Mental Health Professionals
  • Behavioral Therapists
  • Behavioral Professionals
  • Any medical professional will benefit from this course.
  • The focus is on OT, but the principles are easy to extrapolate.

Time Ordered Agenda:

  • 00:00 - 05:00

Introduction

  • 05:00 - 13:00

Models of grief

  • 13:00 - 25:00

Grief and Pain

  • 25:00 - 30:00

OTPs as Hope Bringers

  • 30:00 - 35:00

Activity Section 1: Collage

  • 35:00 - 45:00

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Overview

  • 45:00 - 58:33

Activity Section 2 (Values, Tug of War, Choice Point, SMART goals)

Meet The Speaker

Katy Owens

MOT, OTR/L
Katy Owens works as an acute care occupational therapist in Northern Colorado and owns an occupational therapy private practice that specializes in pain management. Prior to her current career as an occupational therapist, Katy served in the United States Coast Guard. An injury and her subsequent rehabilitation ignited her interest in OT and launched her passion to advocate for a biopsychosocial approach to pain management that is combined with an occupation-based approach.

Previous presentations, professional accomplishments

  • Upon graduation from her Master's program, Katy was awarded "Outstanding Grad" for the College of Health and Human Services. She has presented at the Colorado State Association Annual Conference in 2023 and 2024. She was also selected from a wide pool of applicants to speak at the UCHealth 2024 Symposium, and recently presented a similar webinar for the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy.

Current Professional Affiliations (state and national affiliations)

  • AOTA
  • Occupational Therapy Association of Colorado(OTAC)

Disclosures

Financial

  • I own and operate a private practice that specializes in pain management.

Non-Financial

  • Serves as Communications Chairperson for the Occupational Therapy Association of Colorado.

Course completion is dependent on full attendance for 1 hour and survey completion.

No prerequisites required for this course.

This course was launched in December 2024. Upon purchase, access to all course materials is granted for five (5) years from the launch date. Course content will remain accessible through your profile while logged in, until December 2029.

Refund policy

  • Once payment is made, refunds are not available if you decide not to attend the course
  • Full refund or the option for crediting your account will be available should the course be cancelled by ReadySetConnect/speaker for any unforeseen reason

Special Requests

Special accommodations may be requested.

Please email education@readysetconnect.com indicating your special needs and accommodation requests.

Compliance Policy

For any compliance concerns or complaints, please reach out to diana@readysetconnect.com. All submissions will be reviewed and addressed, within two working days. Records will be retained in accordance with our policy.

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Barbara Rodriguez
1 year ago
The speaker did a fantastic job of explaining how grief and chronic pain intersect. The examples and activities provided were relevant and easy to integrate into therapy sessions. I highly recommend this webinar to any therapist working in this area.
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Abigail Sanders
1 year ago
This webinar beautifully balanced theory and practice. The discussion on ACT principles was clear and easy to follow, and I left with a new perspective on helping patients process grief. It’s a great resource for anyone in rehabilitation or mental health fields.
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Amanda Carter
1 year ago
I really enjoyed this session. The exploration of grief and chronic pain was eye-opening, and the concrete activities provided were useful for immediate implementation. The presenter's expertise was evident, making the learning experience engaging.
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John
1 year ago
This was an excellent webinar that touched on an often-overlooked aspect of therapy. The strategies discussed were easy to implement, and I left with a deeper understanding of how grief influences chronic conditions. A must-watch for therapists!
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Melissa Cooper
1 year ago
I appreciated the compassionate approach taken in this webinar. Understanding grief in the context of chronic pain is crucial, and this session provided a solid framework. The real-world applications of ACT principles were especially valuable.
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Linda Hall
1 year ago
A well-structured and informative session! The presenter broke down complex concepts into actionable strategies, making it easier to apply in clinical settings. The concrete activity suggestions were a great takeaway. Highly recommended for any OT working with chronic illness and grief.
1 year ago
This webinar provided a deep dive into the connection between grief and chronic pain, offering both theoretical insights and practical tools. The discussion on ACT principles was particularly helpful. I now feel more confident in supporting my patients dealing with these challenges.
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Marian Steyn
1 year ago
What an eye-opening webinar. I think this can be such a groundbreaking topic for so many professionals, and even family members/caretakers dealing with individuals who suffer from pain or illness. Thank you for beautifully drawing the inevitable connection between grief and chronic pain or illness.

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