"For Women In Pain, By Women In Pain"
—Women In Pain Conference Slogan

6th Annual Women In Pain Conference

“For Women In Pain, By Women In Pain”

Complete 2013 Women In Pain Conference Webcast Replay….

Part A –  John Garrett, Director, For Grace (Introduction); Ed Coughlan, National Pain Report (Conference Welcome)

Part B – Cynthia Toussaint, Founder, For Grace (“My Hidden Truth”); Kevin Dobson, Actor (1st Theme Reading); Moderator: Heather Poupore-King, Ph.D., Stanford University Pain Management Division, Women In Pain Panelists: Britt Johnson, Sharon Wilkins & Lynne Popadak (“Coping Missteps & Pitfalls” Panel Session)

 

Part C – Kevin Dobson, Actor (2nd Theme Reading); Dr. Forest Tennant, Pain Management Specialist (“Positive Options for Moving Beyond the Pain”); Kevin Dobson, Actor (3rd Theme Reading)

 

Part D – Kristina Breen, Woman In Pain & Ordained Minister, Universal Church of the Master (“The Gift of Forgiveness”); Cynthia Toussaint & Mindy Meyer Present the 2013 Women In Pain
“Patron of Women’s Rights Award” to California State Senator Sheila Kuehl; Interactive Session Facilitators: Stefanie Elkins, Heather Grace & Mindy Meyer (“Pain, Forgiveness and
Strength” Interactive Coping Session)

 

Part E –  Moderator: Dr. Susan Nyanzi, Women In Pain Panelists: Heather Grace, Simenona Martinez & Radene Marie Cook (Women In Pain Empowerment Panel — “Coping & Transformation”); Photography: Dana Gambill (Photo Essay Closing – “Reflections of the Day”)

 

2013 Women In Pain Conference Highlight Video
(Photos – Dana Gambill; Original Conference Art – Radene Marie Cook; Song Performance – Cynthia Toussaint)

 

6th Annual Women In Pain Conference Press Release

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6th Annual Women in Pain Conference
Friday, September 13th, 2013
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
Leeza’s Care Connection
National Pain Report
Los Angeles County of Public Health – Office of Women’s Health
The USC Pain Center
TVP Studios

Program
“Getting Real – Transforming Hidden Truths Into Positive Action”

8:15 – 9:00am
Registration

9:00 – 9:05
Conference Introduction – John Garrett, Director, For Grace

9:05 – 9:10
Welcome – Ed Coghlan, Reporter, National Pain Report

9:10 – 9:20
“My Hidden Truth” – Cynthia Toussaint, Founder & Spokesperson, For Grace, Author, Battle for Grace: A Memoir of Pain, Redemption and Impossible Love and Woman In Pain

9:20 – 9:25
Theme Reading – Kevin Dobson, Actor

9:25 – 10:25
“Coping Missteps and Pitfalls” – Presenter/Moderator: Heather Poupore-King, Ph.D., Pain Psychologist, Stanford Pain Management Center – Women In Pain Panelists: Lynne Popadak, Co-Organizer, USC’s Annual Quench the Fire Walk/Run, Britt Johnson, Founder, The Hurt Blogger and Sharon Wilkins, Healthcare Consultant

10:25 – 10:40
Morning Break

10:40 – 10:45
Theme Reading – Kevin Dobson, Actor

10:45 – 11:30
“Positive Options for Moving Beyond the Pain” – Forest Tennant, MD, Pain Management Specialist

11:30 – 11:35
Theme Reading – Kevin Dobson, Actor

11:35 – 12:15
“Forgiveness” – Kristina Breen, Ordained Minister, Universal Church of the Master, Senior Business Leader, Visa Inc. & Woman In Pain

12:10 – 12:20
Presentation of our WIP “Patron of Women’s Rights” Award – California Senator Sheila Kuehl

12:20 – 1:15
Lunch

1:15 – 2:45
“Pain, Forgiveness and Strength” Interactive Coping Session – Facilitators: Stefanie Elkins, Program & Outreach Director, Leeza’s Care Connection, Heather Grace, Co-Director, Intractable Pain Patients United & Woman In Pain, Mindy Meyer, Facilitator/Mediator, Center for Collaborative Policy, California State University, Sacramento & Woman In Pain

2:45 – 3:00
Afternoon Break

3:00 – 3:45
Women In Pain Empowerment Panel—“Coping & Transformation”
Moderator – Dr. Susan Nyanzi, Chronic Disease & Wellness Specialist
Women In Pain Panelists – Radene Marie Cook, Co-Director, Intractable Pain Patients United, Heather Grace, Co-Director, Intractable Pain Patients United and Simenona Martinez, Singer-Actress.

3:45 – 3:55
Reflections, Affirmations & Closing Remarks

3:55 – 4:00
“Reflections of the Day” Photo Essay with Vocal Performance – Photographer & Woman In Pain, Dana Gambill with Cynthia Toussaint

THANK YOU to our generous sponsors!

Boston Scientific
Janssen Pharmaceutica
Pfizer
St. Jude Medical Neuro
USC Pain Center
Visa

Also, our deepest thanks to…

Biofreeze
Kantor & Kantor LLP
Origin BioMed
Pain Pathways Magazine
SoyFood Association of North America
Sprouts
Target
Trader Joe’s – Silver Lake
Trader Joe’s – Studio City
Wagz Pet Photography
Whole Foods Market – Sherman Oaks

Our Exhibitors…

Alliance for Lupus Research
Arthritis Foundation Pacific Region
Boston Scientific
City of Los Angeles Department of Aging
Los Angeles County of Public Health – Office of Women’s Health
Power of Pain Foundation
USC Quench the Fire 5K Run for Pain Awareness
Scleroderma Foundation – Southern California Chapter
US Pain Foundation – The INvisible Project
USC Occupational Therapy Practice

2013 Event Planning Committee Members

Kristina Breen
Radene Marie Cook
Dr. Beth Darnall
John Garrett
Heather Grace
Amanda Greene
Jennifer Hughes
Britt Johnson
Mindy Meyer
Dr. Susan Nyanzi
Cynthia Toussaint

The 2013 WIP Conference Planning Committee extends a special thanks to…

Doug Cook
Holly Kiger
Carla Levenson
Our Day-Of Volunteer Staff

Please view a highlight video of our 5th Annual Women In Pain Conference
(Original Conference Art by Radene Marie Cook – Song Performed by Cynthia Toussaint)