Thread by @CoakleyRachael

I'm so proud of this gorgeous, inspiring, short film. In honor of #PainAwarenessMonth do yourself a BIG favor and take a few min this morning to watch. @BostonChildrens @takecareus @TheComfAbility #PainCounts
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@TheComfAbility made this in collaboration with the @takecareus, a non-profit healthcare initiative that pairs award-winning filmmakers with healthcare leaders to flip the script on how we talk about health. @maydayfund @US_ASP @US_Pain #ChronicPain #chronicillness #Pediatrics

Why did I do it? Most people don't realize that pain is both a physical and emotional experience. That's why #CBT is such an important part of treatment. We need to spread the word because #MentalHealthMatters

Also, #Parents need support! So much of what we teach is not intuitive. We need to arm kids and their parents with the tools and skills to help manage #chronicpain. How are we doing that?

@TheComfAbility offers workshops at more than 25 children's hospital in the US, Canada, and Australia. thecomfortability.com. Also, so many tips, tools, and resources on our website 👇

And, we're not alone!
So many inspired colleagues doing the same.... @childpainSIG @my_chyp @MegFoundation @Laura_Simons @MelanieNoel @DrCChambers @LCHeathcote @kiddockundu @SPPDiv54

Also, I'm loving the @IASPpain theme for #PainAwarenessMonth --- "the vital importance of an individualized, multidisciplinary, and multimodal approach to pain care." Yes! 👏👏👏

We're working everyday to reach families and give them hope. Pediatric #chronicpain can be devastating. But, with multidisciplinary care kids can -as Xavi's mom says in the film - get their spark back! Help us spread the word.@HuffPostParents @parentsmagazine @Todaysparent

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