"I can’t thank you enough for...teaching of techniques I will have all my life which I can use anywhere."
JS, age 34, neck muscle spasms

"Since we last met I have got myself a job! Credit for that must go to the tools given me on the pain management course."
CJ, back pain

"The mind is a really powerful tool...I can turn the most negative aspect of my situation into a real positive."
BB, fibromyalgia, Marfan’s syndrome

Being introduced to meditation has been very helpful along with the idea that it is possible to gain some peace of mind through the act of meditation."
JH, age 34

 

"Meditation is useful in grounding oneself."
CW, age 30, rheumatoid arthritis

 

"I found mindfulness of breathing extremely valuable, because when I experience pain, my body normally starts to shock and panic and then I start overbreathing and tension starts to increase in it’s painful area. The Mindfulness of Breathing helps relax the breath and then the body, providing the mind with a focus away from the pain."
J, age 36, temporal mandible disorder, retired 11years ago due to illness

"I am a practising Christian and had no difficulties at all with the slight Buddhist view (of the program). In fact, I find that the meditation techniques have helped with my prayer life."
DR, age 40

"It has been the best help for me without a doubt, not only my husband has noticed the difference in me but others have mentioned that I seem different."
JO, age 52

"I’ve got more tools in my bag...at least three methods I can use now for my pain...body scan, mindfulness of breathing and Loving Kindness meditation."
ND, age 28, back pain

"Although I found the mindfulness of breathing and loving-kindness meditations very difficult to do, it has made me very aware that these have to be included in my everyday life to enable me to cope with my pain and also get positive."
MB, age 54, back pain, arthritis, ME, depression

"I have found the relaxation particularly useful, especially for secondary pain caused by tension. Mindfulness has been a revelation! I wish this...could be more widely available to people in a similar situation."
CH, age 52, arthritis in thoracic spine

"Great increase in confidence in meditating – A very much greater awareness of all the world, of all the little things!"
JA