Chronic pain and illness can be isolating and challenging. We chat to counsellor and coach Kira Lynne about the benefits of counselling to help tackle your emotions, improve your mental health, and live better with chronic pain - putting yourself first. Kira Lynne is a Life Coach, Registered Professional Counsellor, Holistic Nutritionist, Reiki Master, and the author of "Aches, Pains, and Love: A Guide to Dating and Relationships for Those with Chronic Pain & Illness." In this episode, Kira shares her own journey with chronic pain, tips for finding a good fit in a counsellor, the benefits of counselling, and more! Get in touch with Kira or learn more about her book and where to buy it on www.kiralynne.com

Kira has contributed several articles to Live Plan Be, our free self-management tool, on intimacy, communication, and chronic pain:
https://www.liveplanbe.ca/pain-education/support-relationships/four-keys-to-satisfying-sex-when-you-live-with-chronic-pain
https://www.liveplanbe.ca/pain-education/support-relationships/four-communication-tools-for-close-relationships
https://www.liveplanbe.ca/pain-education/support-relationships/two-ways-to-lift-emotional-barriers-to-intimacy