K Blessing

Chronic Pain Nurse Practitioner, Sessional Instructor UofC NP program. Mom to an amazing son and wife to wonderful husband.

[K Blessing @KBlessingNP]

the idea of patient vs. person... every patient IS a person first and foremost!!! #painab2020

[Pain Society of Alberta @Alberta_Pain]

"The main driver of #addiction is #trauma, not nearly enough goes into treating it. Energy is spent trying to fix the symptom of trauma (addiction) which leaves the door open for relapse. Focus on the root cause to help people achieve #recovery."
@guyfelicella #PWLE #Painab2020

[K Blessing @KBlessingNP]

Guy's story... the power of the human connection and the impact of significant people in his life... #painab2020

[Alberta Talks Pain @talks_pain]

Dr Reib’s talk was truly validating, looking forward to a great discussion Q&A! @Alberta_Pain #PainAB2020

[Shelly Prosko PT, C-IAYT @proskoyoga]

#PainAB2020 approach opioid tapering decisions with 'humility and dialogue'....

thanks .@StefanKertesz for a wonderful presentation on the opioid tapering dilemma

[K Blessing @KBlessingNP]

Great info on opioids and pain... Dr. Rieb. #painAB2020

[K Blessing @KBlessingNP]

"words matter"!!! A common thread in what we are hearing from our speakers this weekend... Great reminder that as a health professional and as a person I continue to need to be thoughtful and caring in my words to those around me. #DrSullivan, @Tash_Stanton #painab2020 and more!

[K Blessing @KBlessingNP]

Pain catastrophizing... great to see and hear the person that has done so much work with this concept!!! Dr. Michael Sullivan #influence #PainAB2020 .

[K Blessing @KBlessingNP]

Pain catastrophizing -- so good to see and hear the person who has done so much work in this area!!! Dr Michael Sullivan #influence #pain #PainAB2020

[Pain Society of Alberta @Alberta_Pain]

Dr. Werner J. Becker is hosting live Q&A for an outstanding #headache and #migraine panel.
Dr. Michael Knash, @daviddodick @MedEdintheMtns @drrobbietee @DCNSNeuro #PainAB2020

[Pain Society of Alberta @Alberta_Pain]

Knowing when a #headache is not just a headache, treatment of #acutemigraine attacks, and management of chronic #migraines.

#PainAB2020 brings together acclaimed #neurologists NOW to explore their work on these topics & more.

[K Blessing @KBlessingNP]

Absolutely fascinating presentation by @Tash_Stanton... I want to figure out to apply these ideas into practice!!! #painab2020

[K Blessing @KBlessingNP]

Great topics this morning for on the ground practitioners!!! Thank you. #painab2020

[K Blessing @KBlessingNP]

Looking forward to another great day at #PainAB2020

[K Blessing @KBlessingNP]

Enjoying a fantastic virtual PSA conference!!! #painab2020 Thanks all for all the hard work to make this happen!!!!

[K Blessing @KBlessingNP]

enjoying this great virtual conference!!#pain2020

[K Blessing @KBlessingNP]

@CBCEyeopener @KennaBurima @KennyVLimaC Silent Night

[K Blessing @KBlessingNP]

@tmallic as did I this week in a consult.

[K Blessing @KBlessingNP]

At #AANP2019 Great prez @ShapkinKimberly! Learning about Simulation education for NP education. @ucalgarynursing @sandraucalgary

[K Blessing @KBlessingNP]

Tied!!! Now penalty kicks!!!! @WHUSoccer