Strength in Numbers Group Therapy Practice

Have you been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and have more questions than answers? Are you interested in learning more about the condition and how to treat and manage your symptoms? This 90 minute virtual session, lead by psychologist Dr Marilyn Hill can provide information, clarity and hope.

Do you know a young woman struggling to manage chronic pain while trying to juggle the demands of work, relationships and family? We are offering a virtual guided support group for women aged 20-35, over four monthly sessions. Join us as we explore the experiences, challenges, and opportunities for change.

People with persistent pain are more than their condition. Treating pain involves understanding a person’s beliefs, values, strengths and abilities and the contextual relationship of these to the activities they need and want to do. Is chronic pain holding you back from the life you want? Our OT can help you get back on the right track. DM to connect with Gillian.

People’s challenges and problems defy categorisation into neat little boxes.
That’s why we look through our holistic OT lens, view the whole person, and delve into the depths of their well-being ✨🫶🏼💕

Six questions with Dr. Marilyn Hill, health psychologist and the driving force behind Strength In Numbers.

How long have you been practicing?:
27 years. Which seems impossible because in my mind I feel like I’m still 29. In that time, I’ve seen a lot of positive changes in how we understand and treat pain. Given the wealth of pain research underway, I’m excited to see how pain treatments evolve in the decades to come.

Describe yourself in three words: Mom. Kind. Determined.

Where is your favourite place?:
I’ve lived all over Canada, but I grew up in the Maritimes. The sound and smell of cold, crashing Atlantic ocean waves on a windy day is one of my favourite things

If you could have one super power, what would it be?:
Just for fun? (as in, not worrying about “with great power comes great responsibility”?) I would choose Dr. Strange’s ability to create inter-dimensional portals – so that I could travel the world, without any of the hassles or exhaustion. Imagine closing your eyes, randomly sticking a pin in a map, and asking yourself “Where will my adventure be today?”. How great would that be

Alive or passed-and money is no issue-which musician would you love to see perform?:
I love live music, and I would go back in time to see legendary concerts I missed. Prince’s last concert in Atlanta ...or U2 or Radiohead playing Red Rocks (a concert venue on my bucket list

How would you describe the work of a pain psychologist in 30 seconds? What is your “elevator pitch”?:
A pain psychologist helps people understand and manage their chronic pain condition. Our goal is to help people minimize their pain symptoms and achieve the best quality of life possible. We use a number of tools and strategies to help people reach that goal – education, lifestyle changes, coping skills and therapy to help people cope with the emotional impact of living life with a chronic illness.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is a challenging pain condition that is difficult to treat and this reasearch into the use of VR as a treatment modality is exciting.

How Virtual Reality Can Help Relieve Chronic Pain An occupational therapy professor immerses people in virtual reality (VR) experiences to help them find temporary relief from chronic pain

Today is the International Day of People with Disabilities. A gentle reminder to all that some disabilities are not visible. To all of those with chronic pain, we see you. And we can help.