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Presentations

Please click on the PDF icon next to the presentation titles below to view or download the presentation slides:

9:00-9:25 Introduction: The Complex Interplay between Chronic Pain and Mental Health
Jeffrey Wieskopf, MD, FRCPC
9:25-10:00 A Brief Survey of Psychological Interventions for Chronic Pain and Mental Health
Maxwell Slepian, PhD, C. Psych
10:00-10:15 Mindfulness Activity: Mindfulness for Wellbeing of Providers and Patients
Orit Zamir, MD, FRCPC
10:25-11:10 The Overlap with Chronic Pain and Mental Health Pharmacology
Hance Clarke, MD, FRCPC
11:20-12:05 Workshop A: ACT for Chronic Pain and Mental Wellness
Kathryn Curtis, PhD, C. Psych
11:20-12:05 Workshop B: Aligning the Brain and the Body: How to Get Moving!
Brittany Rosenbloom, PhD, C.Psych and Samantha Joubert, PT
12:50-13:20 Psychosocial and Mental Health Considerations of Chronic Pain
Orit Zamir, MD, FRCPC
13:20-14:00 Workshop C: Communicating Effectively with Chronic Pain Patients: Responding with Empathy to Build Strong Relationships
Molly McCarthy, PhD, C. Psych and Rachel Siegal PhD, C. Psych
14:10-14:55 Unpacking the Complex Relationship Between Pain and Trauma: A Path Towards Healing
Brittany Rosenbloom, PhD, C.Psych
14:55-15:55 Living with Pain: A Panel Discussion Around Barriers to Accessing Care from Both a Clinician and a Patient Perspective
Issac Odame, MD, FRCPC and Serena Thompson

Date & Time

Friday April 25, 2025
9am-4:10pm Eastern Day Light Time

Note: In person attendees should arrive by 8:30 am to register and find a seat prior to the 9am start

Register

Event Location

In-person:
BMO Conference Centre at UHN’s Toronto Western Hospital
60 Leonard Ave, Toronto

Virtual:
Zoom Webinar
A link has been sent via email.  Last minute virtual registrants will find the Zoom link in their confirmation email. 

Information & Assistance

Conference Services
conferences@uhn.ca