Can you Live a Full Life with Pain?

<p>Cheryl & Bronnie are both occupational therapists who live with chronically painful conditions. In this episode, Bronnie shares her unique perspective on how one pursue a full life *despite* pain, rather than seeking solely to eliminate pain. This episode is a must listen for both patients and practitioners.</p><p>Dr. Bronnie Lennox Thompson is a pain specialist, clinical instructor, and occupational therapist who lives with chronic pain from fibromyalgia.  She has a passion to help people experiencing chronic health problems achieve their potential. She has worked for 20 years in the field of chronic pain management, helping people develop “self management” skills. Bronnie completed her Masters in Psychology in 1999, and recently earned her Doctorate in Psychology in the mid 2010s. </p><p>Cheryl Crow has lived with rheumatoid arthritis for seventeen years and has been an occupational therapist for seven. After originally working in pediatrics, Cheryl formed the online education and empowerment company Arthritis Life to fill a need for accessible, engaging patient education and self-management resources. </p><p>This interview was conducted on May 17, 2020.<br /><br />Links discussed in this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://healthskills.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Dr Bronnie’s HealthSkills Blog</a></li><li>Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: <a href="https://thehappinesstrap.com/free-resources/" target="_blank">Russ Harris free resources </a></li><li><a target="_blank">Acceptance and Commitment Therapy </a>-detailed information for clinicians</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/arthritislifepodcastandsupport">Arthritis Life Podcast, Practical Tips & Support </a>- Cheryl's Facebook group</li><li><a href="https://thoughtful-experimenter-636.ck.page/d7fceeea9a" target="_blank">Free download from Cheryl: my Master RA Checklist</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Challenge-Pain-Penguin-Science/dp/0140256709" target="_blank">The Challenge of Pain  book</a></li><li><a href="https://www.face