This session will briefly cover what pacing and planning are and why they can help with managing pain, before diving into reasons why it can be especially challenging for some folks to break free from the boom–crash cycle of activity. We will specifically discuss structural and systemic barriers, as well as neurodiversity as barriers to pacing and planning, and explore strategies people can use — or a new way of understanding pain.
Individuals who struggle with overwhelm, organization, executive dysfunction, and/or any kind of sensory sensitivity — or those with diagnosed or suspected cPTSD, ADHD, autism, OCD, brain injury, mild cognitive impairment, or another condition under the neurodiversity umbrella — may especially benefit from this session, but everyone is welcome to learn and share!
This session is led by Andrea Palichuk (physiotherapist) & Dr. Noah Alexander.