RESTORE: For Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia

Service Description

Living with fibromyalgia or chronic pain means navigating an exhausting, often invisible reality. The physical symptoms are real, and so is the profound isolation that comes with being chronically misunderstood by the people and systems around you. RESTORE is a structured, 9-week virtual science-based psychological program designed specifically for adults living with fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Rather than targeting a single symptom, RESTORE addresses the full ecosystem of chronic pain across five evidence-informed pillars: nervous system regulation, sleep restoration, activity pacing, emotional processing, and social reconnection. Each week builds deliberately on the last, so the skills you develop early in the program become the foundation for what follows. You are not handed a collection of strategies and left to figure out the sequence. The program does that work, guided throughout by a registered psychologist with peer-reviewed research in sleep disorders, 30 years of clinical and academic experience, and advanced training in CBT, ACT, MBSR, CBT-I, and somatic nervous system regulation. Every participant receives a comprehensive suite of resources included with the program: guided somatic mindfulness audio tracks, structured pacing templates, detailed weekly digital workbooks, and a full thematic multimedia resource guide. Everything is delivered digitally, designed around the reality that energy is not unlimited when you are living with chronic pain. RESTORE is delivered entirely virtually, in recognition of the energy constraints that make in-person attendance difficult on many days. Sessions are offered in small, supportive group cohorts, with an individual consultation format available for those who prefer a private setting. All materials, including guided somatic mindfulness recordings, structured pacing templates, and comprehensive weekly digital workbooks, are provided digitally. Psychological services provided by a registered psychologist are eligible for reimbursement under most Ontario extended health insurance plans. Now accepting priority applications for the Fall 2026 Ontario virtual cohort. Sessions available in English and French.