Unlock your Freedom:

Our 12 lesson course is broken up into 2 parts. In part 1 we learn how to change our relationship with pain, gain clarity on what specifically we are doing that makes us hurt, and learn strategies to improve the pain when it happens. In part 2 we learn how to change different parts of our day and what we do to stop the pain before it even happens. When we set ourselves up for success, we can do anything!

Our goals for this course are as follows:

In 6 weeks (end of part 1) we will be able to:

1. clearly identify at least 3 things that trigger our pain.

2. clearly identify 3 emotions that stem from our pain, and identify how these emotions impact the level of pain we are in.

3. learn 2 strategies to successfully improve our pain and ease the wild emotions that go with it.

In 12 weeks (end of part 2) we will be able to:

1. Set and complete 1 new activity/ adventure we have been wanting to do, but might have been too nervous to try.

2. Create a morning routine that will stop the pain before it starts.

3. Know how to structure and set our whole day up for success

4. Know how to approach and change parts of our new adventure to set us up for success.

By the end of our 12 week course we will:

1. Gain confidence in our ability to accomplish new feats

2. Expand the opportunity for joy, exploration, and adventure by confidently taking action with what we do, no more sitting on the sidelines.

3. Become part of a community of like minded people making changes in our lives to better ourselves and live life to the fullest!

Our course is set-up to take ~12 weeks to complete. For some people it may take 2-3 weeks, others may take 12 -24 weeks to notice a difference in pain. Much of it depends on what strategies work best for us, and how comfortable we are integrating these strategies into our daily lives. While immediate pain resolution may be desired, gaining the skills needed to keep the pain away will lead to a greater change in our lives. Keep it up, and we are all here for each other throughout the process!

Stay positive, stay motivated, and we are all here to support you! For some it may not feel like we have not made much progress in the first few lessons. We encourage everyone to keep a pain journal throughout this process. This provides our logical brain with hard proof that our pain is improving, and that we are able to do more, even if it does not feel like it at first. As we learn and find what works best for us, by the end of the 12 weeks we will see not only our progress, but also what actions and tasks have been contributing to our pain all along.

These classes are set up to significantly improve the pain we are experiencing. Using a proactive response to pain, we can stop the pain before it even happens, allowing you to confidently go about your day. While getting rid of all pain may be desired, pain is used to signal harm to the body. If we got rid of all our pain how else would we know when we stepped on a nail, or touched the hot stove!

Not at all!

Our courses provide a solid foundation for establishing healthy habits and routines that can benefit everyone for years to come. As always, talk to your doctor if this course is right for you and your specific condition. If your doctor suggests a more tailored course of treatment due to multiple and complex medical conditions, formal medical intervention may be required. Please see "does this replace medical intervention" for more details.

NO!

Our lessons do not replace highly specialized medical intervention. Please discuss with your doctor before participating in any topic covered by Up to Adventure. If you are uncertain, please refer below to determine what type of highly specialized medical professional you may benefit from visiting. As always this is not a comprehensive list, so please go discuss with your doctor.

When to see an Occupational Therapist (OT):

• Treatment of a specific diagnosis or condition
• Training on a specific piece of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) to address / ease a specific diagnosis
• Fitting and assessment for customized DME
• Client condition/ multiple complications that requires skilled assessment and treatment planning
• ADL training related to a specific deficit

When to see an Physical Therapist (PT):

• Treatment of a specific diagnosis or condition
• developing a highly specialized work out routine / treatment plan due to a new injury / illness or highly complex medical history
• training on mobility devices

When to see a Dietitian:

• Client requires a specific diet to address a specific condition

When to see a doctor:

• Requesting medications
• Requires changes in medications
• Yearly physical and to assess changes in conditions
• Monitoring of acute and chronic identified diagnoses
• Diagnosis of an illness/ injury

When to see a mental health professional ( psychologist / psychiatrist/ counselor):

• When a client discusses actively or intention to harm one’s self
• Prescribing and modification in psychiatric medications
• Symptoms of depression: loss of appetite, loss of interest in tasks that were once loved, changes in sleep/ energy level/ concentration, severe loss of self esteem
• Individual discussion related to overcoming past trauma and abuse