Headache and Pain Family Education Day

https://www.milesformigraine.org/family-programs/family-education-series/

Miles For Migraine, in collaboration with the U.S. Pain Foundation and Phoenix Children’s is hosting a one-day educational program. This event will provide an opportunity to meet other children and families who live with migraine and pain in an environment of support and understanding.

This first of its kind program is being held to discuss the challenges facing the entire family while children who live with migraine and pain can develop community and coping skills.

Suitable for ages 11+. Children and Caregivers to attend. No respite care provided.

Our Goal

• Provide rudimentary knowledge of headache/migraine/pain and what it means to cope with pain to help prevent ED and clinic visits as well as social support amongst teens/caregivers
• Introduce patients and families with coping skills and exposure to non-pharmacological strategies in hopes that they will adapt and utilize these skills to improve their ability to self-manage pain at home. This will in turn increase quality of life.

https://www.milesformigraine.org/family-programs/family-education-series/

The event is sponsored by Miles for Migraine, U.S. Pain Foundation, Migraine at School, and Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's.

The program will provide an opportunity to meet other children and families who live with migraine and pain in an environment of support and understanding.

Introduction to skills, education, and open discussion will be facilitated. The discussion will revolve around the challenges facing the entire family while developing community, coping skills, and understanding.

Topics include:

Understanding Pediatric Migraine: Symptoms, triggers & treatment options

• The Science Behind Migraine: How it affects the brain & body
• Mental Health & Migraine: Coping strategies for migraine, headache disorders and pain
• Family & School Advocacy: How to support kids in school & daily life
• Treatment Approaches: Medications, lifestyle changes & alternative therapies

Children will enjoy:

• Healing art
• Yoga
• Connections with others who "get it"

Groups will be split among youth and caretakers to provide connection and Q&A

Suitable for ages 11+ with a caretaker. No respite provided.

Free with registration. Guardians will be asked to pay $5 per family and will be reimbursed at the event.

Snacks and lunch will be provided. Please contact [email protected] for dietary needs.

Host or Publisher Barrow at Phoenix Children's