8th Annual Women In Pain Conference
“Transform Pain Into Strength: The Power of the Comeback ”
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PART ONE – Conference Introduction (John Garrett – Director, For Grace); “The Comeback” – Cynthia Toussaint, Founder & Spokesperson, For Grace; “Resilience in the Face of Pain” – Afton Hassett, Ph.D., Psychologist & Associate Research Scientist, Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center, University of Michigan Health System
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PART TWO – Presentation of For Grace’s Annual Patron of Women’s Rights Award, 2015 Recipient – Denise Dador, ABC7 Health Specialist
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PART THREE – “Cursing Therapy: Parts One & Two” – Maddie Mae Ruud, Blogger, Ruud Awakenings and Woman In Pain
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PART FOUR – “The Comeback Panel” – Moderator: Dr. Afton Hassett; Women In Pain Comeback Panelists: Christina Kish, Founder, Poletential Studio and Maddie Mae Ruud, Blogger, Ruud Awakenings
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PART FIVE – “The Story of Jumping Mouse”: Kevin Dobson, Actor
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PART SIX – “Chronic Resilience: Taking Ownership of Your Attitude and Your Life After Diagnosis” – Danea Horn, Chronic Illness Advocate and Author of Chronic Resilience
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PART SEVEN – “The Seeds of Comeback” Special Interactive Session – Women In Pain Session Facilitators: Jennifer Hughes, Marketing Strategist, and Mindy Meyer, Lead Moderator, Center for Collaborative Policy, California State University, Sacramento
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PART EIGHT – Women In Pain Empowerment Panel: “Maintaining a Strong Social Network” –Moderator: Dr. Susan Nyanzi, Chronic Disease & Wellness Specialist/Researcher; Women In Pain Panelists: Suzanne Hogren, Group Leader, HopeKeepers Chronic Pain & Illness Support Group, Irma Resendez, Founder/Director, Familia Unida: Living with MS and Dana Wilson
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PART NINE – Reflections, Affirmations & Closing Remarks; 2015 Conference Photos by Woman In Pain Dana Gambill of Wagz Photography
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2015 Conference Planning Committee
Kristina Breen
Radene Marie Cook
Heather Grace
Jennifer Hughes
Mindy Meyer
Dr. Susan Nyanzi
Cynthia Toussaint
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8th Annual Women in Pain Conference
Friday, September 11th, 2015
9am – 4pm
California Endowment’s Center for Healthy Communities – Map & Directions – Hotel Information)
1000 North Alameda Street (Across the street from Union Station and next to Chinatown)
Los Angeles, California 90012
In Association With
California Endowment
Community Partners
Los Angeles County of Public Health – Office of Women’s Health
The USC Pain Center
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Program: “Transform Pain Into Strength: The Power of the Comeback”
8:15 – 9:00am
Registration
9:00 – 9:05
Conference Introduction – John Garrett, Director, For Grace
9:05 – 9:15
“The Comeback” – Cynthia Toussaint, Founder & Spokesperson, For Grace
9:15 – 10:00
“Resilience in the Face of Pain” – Afton Hassett, Ph.D., Psychologist & Associate Research Scientist, Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center, University of Michigan Health System
10:00 – 10:10
Presentation of For Grace’s Annual Patron of Women’s Rights Award
2015 Recipient – Denise Dador, ABC7 Health Specialist
10:10 – 10:20
“Cursing Therapy: Part One” – Maddie Mae Ruud, Blogger, Ruud Awakenings and Woman In Pain
10:20 – 10:35
Morning Break
10:35 – 11:20
“The Comeback Panel” – Moderator: Dr. Afton Hassett; Women In Pain Comeback Panelists: Christina Kish, Founder, Poletential Studio and Maddie Mae Ruud, Blogger, Ruud Awakenings
11:20 – 11:30
“The Story of Jumping Mouse” – Kevin Dobson, Actor
11: 30 – 12:15pm
“Chronic Resilience: Taking Ownership of Your Attitude and Your Life After Diagnosis” – Danea Horn, Chronic Illness Advocate and Author of Chronic Resilience
12:15 – 1:30
Lunch Break
1:30 – 1:40
“Cursing Therapy: Part Two” – Maddie Mae Ruud, Blogger, Ruud Awakenings
1:40 – 2:45
“The Seeds of Comeback” Special Interactive Session – Women In Pain Session Facilitators: Jennifer Hughes, Marketing Strategist, and Mindy Meyer, Lead Moderator, Center for Collaborative Policy, California State University, Sacramento
2:45 – 3:00
Afternoon Break
3:00 – 3:45
Women In Pain Empowerment Panel: “Maintaining a Strong Social Network” –Moderator: Dr. Susan Nyanzi, Chronic Disease & Wellness Specialist/Researcher; Women In Pain Panelists: Suzanne Hogren, Group Leader, HopeKeepers Chronic Pain & Illness Support Group, Irma Resendez, Founder/Director, Familia Unida: Living with MS and Dana Wilson
3:45 – 3:55
Reflections, Affirmations & Closing Remarks
3:55 – 4:00
Photo Essay with Vocal Performance – Dana Gambill & Cynthia Toussaint
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THANK YOU to our generous sponsors!
AstraZeneca
Boston Scientific
Pfizer
Teva Pharmaceuticals
USC Pain Center
Visa International
Also, our deepest thanks to…
Beauty Bus Foundation
Biofreeze
Origin BioMed
Pain Pathways Magazine
Trader Joe’s – Studio City
Wagz Pet Photography
Whole Foods Market – Sherman Oaks
Our Exhibitors…
Alliance for Lupus Research
Boston Scientific
Independence at Home, A SCAN Project
Los Angeles County of Public Health – Office of Women’s Health
USC Quench the Fire 5K Run/Walk/Roll for Pain Awareness
Scleroderma Foundation – Southern California Chapter
USC Occupational Therapy Practice
The 2015 WIP Conference Planning Committee extends a special thanks to…
Doug Cook & Family
Our Day-Of Volunteer Staff
Catch For Grace’s 2015 conference highlight video
(Professional photography by Woman In Pain Dana Gambill; Crazy performed by Cynthia Toussaint)