For Grace's 2018 Change Agent Pain Summit is highlighted in an in-depth piece on the National Pain Report. Editor-in-Chief Ed Coghlan, who penned "Can California lead the Way on Chronic Pain?", points out that this summit holds special interest as "... things that happen in California are a harbinger of things to come nationally." Link HERE to read the article and find out what will make this summit a pain care game changer.

For Grace founder Cynthia Toussaint's inspirational pain journey and memoir are featured in Mary Beth Sammons' The Grateful Life now available where books are sold.  The Grateful Life is a guide to discovering ― and achieving ― one’s dreams by harnessing the power of a positive attitude. Toussaint shares that finding meaning  and purpose are key to overcoming life's biggest challenges including high-impact chronic pain.

Join For Grace leaders Cynthia Toussaint and John Garrett as they continue their monthly series about Chronic Pain & Integrative Healthcare on The Mighty's FB Live, tomorrow, October 4th @ 1:30 PT. This month's topic: Self-Love and its self-care benefits. Is your head full of loving, healing self-thoughts - or not so much? Join us to comment, ask a question or just to say hey!  

For Grace leaders will participate in a Stanford Pain Medicine-led Twitter chat hosted by Board Member and pain psychologist Dr. Beth Darnall. The #LivingBeyondPain chat, scheduled for Wednesday, September 26th @ 11-Noon PT, will cover many aspects of the persistent pain experience as a nod to September as Pain Awareness Month in the US. Please join in live or catch the archive on Twitter.