Sunrise Senior Living and Border's Books are partnering with pain coach, psychotherapist and author Rebecca Rengo-Kocher MSW, LCSW to host a series of free community talks and book signings of Ms. Rengo-Kocher's book Beyond Chronic Pain: A get-well guidebook to soothe the body, mind and spirit. MORE

As we begin the New Year, those of us who suffer with chronic pain want hope that this year will be better. We want less pain, improved quality of life and the ability to live as "normal" a life as possible. MORE

We are fast approaching the holiday season. It's not too soon to begin preparing mentally, especially if you have chronic pain. We often fantasize about childhood holidays and want to recreate the same memories today for our families and ourselves. MORE

The weather is getting cooler and fall is here. Many of us look forward to Thanksgiving as a time to be with family and friends. If you have chronic pain, this can be a time of mixed feelings. Yes, you want to have everyone over for a big dinner, but what will that do to you? MORE

You hate to see your loved one hurting. Perhaps you are wondering what you can do to help. Here are some ideas: MORE

To live in happiness rather than chasing after it, I recommend the following 10 tips. I know this is easy to say and harder to do. I was a single mother with two children and a private practice when I incorporated these tips into my own life. I now speak to women's groups encouraging other women to do the same. MORE

Complimentary medicine is a fairly new term to describe "alternative" techniques. Many people are now using options from herbs, massage to acupuncture in conjunction with their physician's treatment that it is no longer considered alternative, because it doesn't replace your doctor's care, but is used to compliment it. This combination is called "integrative care." MORE