Stress, pain and discomfort are very common in MS. Some studies suggest that over 55% of people living with MS have “clinically significant pain.” Almost half (48%) were troubled by chronic pain.
The National MS Society in conjunction with Rhoda Olkin, Ph.D., a Distinguished Professor at the California School of Professional Psychology and a nationally recognized researcher on disability, is conducting a study on the effectiveness of a self-paced internet education program, combined with a weekly group phone support session.
This program provides education about different successful and well- researched non- medical pain management methods. Participants will be randomly placed in one of two seven- week groups. Participants must be willing to participate in pre and post research interviews.
Dr. Pearl Werfel developed this program and will also facilitate the weekly phone groups. Dr. Werfel, a psychologist with over 25 years of experience, has expertise in living well with MS and anxiety, stress and pain management. Dr. Werfel is currently President of the San Francisco Psychological Association and also serves as a member of the Clinical Advisory Committee of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Northern California Chapter
If pain and discomfort are symptoms that you experience, we invite you to contact the Northern California Chapter today.
To register, please contact Zoe Edwards, Program Coordinator at 1-800-344-4867 option 2, extension 75201 or e-mail [email protected] Program begins as soon as October 9th.
The National MS Society in conjunction with Rhoda Olkin, Ph.D., a Distinguished Professor at the California School of Professional Psychology and a nationally recognized researcher on disability, is conducting a study on the effectiveness of a self-paced internet education program, combined with a weekly group phone support session.
This program provides education about different successful and well- researched non- medical pain management methods. Participants will be randomly placed in one of two seven- week groups. Participants must be willing to participate in pre and post research interviews.
Dr. Pearl Werfel developed this program and will also facilitate the weekly phone groups. Dr. Werfel, a psychologist with over 25 years of experience, has expertise in living well with MS and anxiety, stress and pain management. Dr. Werfel is currently President of the San Francisco Psychological Association and also serves as a member of the Clinical Advisory Committee of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Northern California Chapter
If pain and discomfort are symptoms that you experience, we invite you to contact the Northern California Chapter today.
To register, please contact Zoe Edwards, Program Coordinator at 1-800-344-4867 option 2, extension 75201 or e-mail [email protected] Program begins as soon as October 9th.
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