“The relaxation sessions do help to reduce my stress levels.”

“By being online I think we get more 1 to 1 interaction. Also as trainers are not travelling we get the opportunity to email for assistance if we are maybe having a difficult moment and that real time input of support is really helpful”

“The referral was made over a year ago and in the last 12 months the patient has made incredible changes to which she credits Phil Sizers and Pain Association Scotland 5 week programme which she has attended. She describes it as a life changing light bulb moment and is once again making adjustments and incorporating other pain management strategies into her life. She has continued to attend his monthly sessions. I was pleased to hear that she feels that she has moved from a denial period to an acceptance of her pain, she is now more open about it and this has been a great positive change for her.”

“Louise does a fantastic job of running our group”

“ I was a self-referral after seeing the course advertised on the NHS Ayrshire & Arran pain management Facebook page and I am glad I did. As this course has opened my eyes to so many approaches and techniques that I didn’t know existed. For me the key to the whole experience was “acceptance!” once I had learned how important that was and understood the steps that follows, then the rest just fitted into place”

“ I find listening to the group extremely helpful but find it very difficult to contribute to it. I explained this to the group leader and he very kindly reassured me that I wouldn’t have to speak unless I wanted to, which helped a great deal”

“The group does great things bringing us altogether with people who know and understand what you are going through. You do feel you are not alone with the help and friendship from the group meetings”

“I find myself more relaxed and my confidence is boasted after each session so thanks to everyone involved. My family have noticed sometimes how different I can be after a session which helps them to understand more once I have explained what the session is about.”

“I’ve found this course so interesting and helpful, I want to thank you so much for all your hard work and help, I can honestly say I will continue to use everything you’ve taught us.”