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self efficacy: I learned it from my mama

self efficacy: I learned it from my mama

I grew up with a mom who is an occupational therapist and who has chronic pain. Her self efficacy empowered her to reduce pain interference on function, maintain independence, and improve her life satisfaction. My experience growing up with her example, has greatly shaped my practice today. I want to help foster that belief and confidence in the people I serve, so they too can attain their vision of themselves doing what they love in order to return to joyful living.

Persistent Pain as a Sensory Processing impairment

Persistent Pain as a Sensory Processing impairment

Sensory processing is the reconciliation of information coming in from the periphery on the brain’s internal model of the world and self. Perception is the ascribed meaning about the sensation, the environment, the person, and context. The lack of awareness of neuroplasticity and sensory processing in regards to the experience of pain, is extremely problematic for patients in their interactions with healthcare providers and navigation of health systems.

Baseline Versus Flare-Up

Baseline Versus Flare-Up

It is imperative that people feel hopeful, not hopeless. The idea that symptoms vary, implies that something is influencing the change. If we can track symptom changes better, then we have an opportunity to decipher what may be contributing to that fluctuation.

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