A coordinator will assist you to develop an action plan to achieve program and personal goals. The treatment team consists of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, psychologists, nurses, doctors, clinical dietitians, recreation therapists, vocational counsellors and pharmacists. The Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Programs are 6 weeks long. Persons in the programs typically take a 6 week leave of absence from work while in the program. Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program also is a 6 week program.
Patients remain at the centre weekdays and are discharged home on weekends.
The inpatient program offers a more intensive curriculum for persons who are more physically deconditioned, have greater emotional or family distress, or have more complex issues with pain medication. We expect you to participate actively in your program. You will meet with your coordinator weekly to review your progress and develop goals for the next weeks. You are expected to do readings and activities on off hours from the program, including on weekends. In order for your new skills to have a long-lasting impact on your lifestyle, you will need to practice the things that you have learned when you are at home with your family and friends.