Training Resources – Trigeminal Neuralgia Association Australia

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Trigeminal Neuralgia Association Australia is committed to ensuring all of our volunteers have access to quality training resources to ensure they provide relevant education and information to sufferers

We aim to ensure all Volunteers understand our organisation’s strategic development, and training is aligning with the organisation’s strategic aims and incorporated into its evaluation framework.
We understand that effective Volunteer involvement requires organisational leadership, and a culture and structure that supports and values the role of volunteers – we ensure all volunteers have access to a mentor or educator.
We acknowledge that Volunteers have rights, which include the right to work in a safe and supportive environment with appropriate infrastructure and effective management practices – and have access to committee members to raise concerns.
After completion of training, Volunteers have responsibilities, which include acting responsibly, being accountable for their actions to the organisation, and respecting the organisation’s values and practices.

Our Association belongs to the National Volunteering Framework and we are working towards implementing the required volunteering national framework and standards which can be read using the link below:

The National Standards for Volunteering Involvement - 2015

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Support Group Leader Reports and Resources

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SGL Meeting Oct 2022

TNAA Attendance Register

Website Training

TNAA Melbourne Volunteer Workshop Presentation

Volunteer Induction

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Lesson 1	Introduction to the history of the association – Please read the About Us section of our website.
Lesson 2	Organisational Chart TNAA Organisational Chart 1 TNAA Organisational Chart 2 TNAA Organisational Chart 3
Lesson 3	Please read the article and watch the webinar – click on link below. Webinar – What We have been doing 2022
Lesson 4	Please complete the below survey to help us support you in your volunteering journey. Volunteer Survey
Lesson 5	Website Overview, including Membership, Product, Events and Articles It is important to us that you can navigate our website and help others use our great resources.
Lesson 6	Role descriptions and responsibility TNAA Induction SGL Role
Lesson 7	Harassment Policy TNAA Harassment Policy 2023
Lesson 8	Trigeminal Neuralgia Association Australia Constitution – please read TNAA Updated Constitution 2023
Volunteer Induction Completion Form	Please complete the induction acknowledgement form. [su_spoiler title=”complete form” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] Volunteer Induction - completion Volunteer Induction - completion Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address Captcha 1-I have read and understood the About Us section of the website - Please choose 1 option Yes No 2-I have downloaded the Organisational Charts and understand the associations structure - Please choose 1 option Yes No 3-I have read the article and watched the webinar called "what we have been doing 2022" - Please choose 1 option Yes No 4-I have completed the Volunteer Survey which will help the association understand how I would like to volunteer - Please choose 1 option Yes No 5-I have reviewed the links provided and understand how to navigate the associations website - Please choose 1 option Yes No 6-I have reviewed the role documents provided in the induction section - Please choose 1 option Yes No 7-I have read the harassment policy and understand the contents - Please choose 1 option Yes No 8-I have read and understand the associations current constitution - Please choose 1 option Yes No If you need further information please provide details If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Volunteer Induction Feedback Form	Please complete the induction feedback form. [su_spoiler title=”complete form” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] Volunteer Induction - feedback Volunteer Induction - feedback Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address Captcha 1-Do you need assistance or have questions in respect of Lesson 1? - Please choose 1 option No Yes 1b-If you have answered YES to question 1 please provide request or feedback 2-Do you need assistance or have questions in respect of Lesson 2 - please choose 1 option No Yes 2b-If you have answered YES to question 2 please provide feedback 3-Do you need assistance or have questions in respect of Lesson 3? - Please choose 1 option No Yes 3b-If you have answered YES to question 3 please provide feedback 4-Do you need assistance or have questions in respect of Lesson 4? - Please choose 1 option No Yes 4b-If you have answered YES to question 4 please provide feedback 5-Do you need assistance or have questions in respect of Lesson 5? - Please choose 1 option No Yes 5b-If you have answered YES to question 5 please provide feedback 6-Do you need assistance or have questions in respect of Lesson 6? - Please choose 1 option No Yes 6b-If you have answered YES to question 6 please provide feedback 7-Do you need assistance or have questions in respect of Lesson 7? - Please choose 1 option No Yes 7b-If you have answered YES to question 7 please provide feedback 8-Do you need assistance or have questions in respect of Lesson 8? - Please choose 1 option No Yes 8b-If you have answered YES to question 8 please provide feedback If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Information Resource 1	Standard 5: Support and development Volunteers understand their roles and gain the knowledge, skills and feedback needed to safely and effectively carry out their duties. 5.1 Volunteers are provided with orientation relevant to their role and responsibility. 5.2 Volunteers knowledge and skills are reviewed to identify support and development needs. 5.3 Volunteers knowledge and skill needs relevant to their roles are identified, and training and development opportunities are provided to meet these needs. 5.4 Volunteers are provided with supervision and support that enables them to undertake their roles and responsibilities. 5.5 Changes to the involvement of a volunteer are undertaken fairly and consistently. National Volunteering Standards
Information Resource 2	Standard 8: Quality management and continuous improvement Effective volunteer involvement results from a system of good practice, review and continuous improvement. 8.1 Policies and procedures are implemented to effectively guide all aspects of volunteer involvement. 8.2 Volunteer involvement is regularly reviewed in line with the organisation’s evaluation and quality management frameworks. 8.3 The organisation’s performance with volunteer involvement is monitored and reported to the governing body, employees, volunteers and stakeholders. 8.4 Opportunities are available for volunteers to provide feedback on the organisation’s volunteer involvement and relevant areas of the organisation’s work.
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Section 1 – The Trigeminal Nerve

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Lesson 1	SGL Training Lesson 1 - What is Trigeminal Neuralgia
Quiz 1	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Quiz 1 SGL Training - Quiz 1 Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-What medical term is Trigeminal Neuralgia also known as - Please choose 1 option Facial Pain Tic Douloureux Suicide Disease 2-Which cranial nerve Trigeminal Neuralgia a disorder of - Please choose 1 option First cranial nerve Third cranial nerve Fifth cranial nerve 3-What type of pain does an A typical TN sufferer experience - Please choose 1 option Dull continuous throbbing Intense stabbing electric shock pain Headache with nausea 4-How long do the attacks of pain last - Please choose 1 option Continuous Several hours A few seconds to several minutes 5-Can TN attacks be intermittent - Please choose 1 option Yes No 6-What are common triggers for TN sufferers - Please choose 1 option Touch Temperature Facial Movement Touch, Temperature and Facial Movement 7-How many new cases of TN occur per 100,000 people - Please choose 1 option 20 5 10 8-Can TN attacks go into remission without treatment - Please choose 1 option Yes No If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Lesson 2	SGL Training Lesson 2 - What is the Trigeminal Nerve
Quiz 2	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Quiz 2 SGL Training - Quiz 2 Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email email address is required 1-How many branches make up the Trigeminal Nerve - Please choose 1 option 1 2 3 2-Ophthalmic - branch effects pain in which area - Please choose 1 option upper teeth, gums and lip, the cheek, lower eyelid and the side of the nose eye, forehead and nose lower teeth, gums and lip 3-Maxillary - branch effects pain in which area - Please choose 1 option eye, forehead and nose lower teeth, gums and lip upper teeth, gums and lip, the cheek, lower eyelid and the side of the nose 4-Mandibular - branch effects pain in which area - Please choose 1 option lower teeth, gums and lip eye forehead and nose 5-What signals does the nerve transmit to the brain - Please choose 1 option Pressure Touch Pain Temperature All of the above 6-Does the Trigeminal Nerve Control jaw movement- Please choose 1 option Yes No 7-Can TN pain involve more than one branches of the TN pain - Please choose 1 option Yes No 8-Where do the three divisions of the trigeminal nerve come together - Please choose 1 option Brain Stem The Pons Gasserion Ganglion 9-What is the area called where the signals that travel through the Trigeminal Nerve end - Please choose 1 option Neurons Brain Stem TN Nucleus 10-Where are the signals sent after they pass the TN nerve - Please choose 1 option Brain Stem Trigeminal Nerve Cerebral Cortex If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Lesson 3	SGL Training Lesson 3 - What is Facial Pain
Quiz 3	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Quiz 3 SGL Training - Quiz 3 Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email email address is required 1-Where does the pain sensation travel in the nervous system - Please choose 1 option Nerves Spinal Cord Brain All of the above 2-What type of pain is being described - comes on suddenly, is usually sharp in quality, and has a specific cause. It serves as a warning of disease or a threat to the body. Pain will go away when the underlying cause is treated. - Please choose 1 option Acute Chronic 3-Which type of pain is described as - pain lasts for many months or years, and is not eliminated after an underlying problem is fixed. Pain can be difficult to treat and may require trying various therapies to reduce the pain. - Please choose 1 option Acute Chronic 4-What is defined as Nociceptive pain - Please choose 1 option pain occurs when damage is inflicted on body tissue, often an external injury such as stubbing your toe pain is caused by damage or injury of the nervous system 5-What is defined as Neuropathic pain - Please choose 1 option pain occurs when damage is inflicted on body tissue, often an external injury such as stubbing your toe pain is caused by damage or injury of the nervous system, affecting 7-10% of the general population. 6-Are symptoms of chronic neuropathic pain complex, making treatment decisions difficult - Please choose 1 option Yes No 7-Neuralgia refers to pain in which part of the body - Please choose 1 option A nerve A group of nerves A nerve and a group of nerves 8-What name is given to nerves which can be affected by pressure, heat or cold, or chemical means - Please choose 1 option Neuralgia Trigeminal Neuralgia Neuropathic 9-The neuralgia is characterized by - Please choose 1 option Stabbing pain Shooting pain Constant burning and tingling All of the above 10-Peripheral Neuropathic pain affects which area of the body- Please choose 1 option Located in the brain/spinal cord outside the brain 11-Central Neuropathic pain affects which area of the body- Please choose 1 option Located in the brain/spinal cord outside the brain Cerebral Cortex 12-Are there other Facial Pain conditions which are not neuropathic - Please choose 1 option Yes No 13-Name three facial pain conditions which are not neuropathic - add to text box below Text If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Lesson 4	Please click the link below – and watch Video 001 001 – Trigeminal Neuralgia Biological Explanation 5MinuteSchool
Quiz 4	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Quiz 4 SGL Training - Quiz 4 Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-How has Trigeminal Neuralgia pain described - Please choose 1 option A bit annoying Somewhat painful The most painful conditions a human can experience 2-Which TN branches have sensory innovation - Please choose 1 option Opthalmic and Maxillary Maxillary and Mandibular Opthalmic and Mandibular 3-What does Sensory mean - Please choose 1 option Sensation Movement Sensation and Movement 4-Does the compression of the Trigeminal Nerve cause neuralgia - Please choose 1 option Yes No Sometimes 5-What is a space occupying lesion- Please choose 1 option Growth inside the skull Growth on the trigeminal nerve Growth on in the spine 6-Can Multiple Sclerosis cause trigeminal neuralgia - Please choose 1 option Yes No Sometimes 7-Can neuralgia be felt along any branch of the trigeminal nerve - Please choose 1 option Yes No 8-How many daily cycle of neuralgia does a sufferer typically experience - Please choose 1 option 1-5 5-10 10-15 Can vary from patient to patient 9-What can trigger attacks of neuralgia - Please choose 1 option Chewing Brushing teeth Shaving Wind All of the above 10-What are the symptoms of A Typical TN - Please choose 1 option Dull constant ache tingling sensation burning sensation All of the above 11-What other conditions can trigeminal Neuralgia be misdiagnoses as - Please choose 1 option Dental Pain TMJ SUNCT/SUNA All of the above If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Lesson 5	SGL Training Lesson 5 - Trigeminal Neuralgia Diagnosis
Quiz 5	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Quiz 5 SGL Training - Quiz 5 Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-Who should a patient see to get a diagnosis - Please choose 1 option See a Neurologist See a General Practitioner Both 2-What steps should a diagnosis include - Please choose 1 option Blood Pressure, Physical Examination Patient History, Physical Examination Patient History, Physical Examination, Diagnostic Tests 3-What details can a patient history provide - Please choose 1 option Define possible conditions based on age Confirm conditions the patient already has Rules out some conditions All of the above 4-What other clues about a patient can a practitioner use - Please choose 1 option Appearance Posture Speach non-verbal communication all of the above 5-Is it possible for a test to record pain- Please choose 1 option Yes No 6-In most cases history and examination will result in a diagnosis- Please choose 1 option Yes No 7-Is an MRI used to confirm Trigeminal Neuralgia - Please choose 1 option Yes No 8-Is an MRI used to exclude a tumour - Please choose 1 option Yes No If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Lesson 6	SGL Training Lesson 6 - Causes of Facial Pain
Quiz 6	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Quiz 6 Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-What facial pain condition is described as Painful Numbness - Please choose 1 option Anesthesia Dolorosa Geniculate neuralgia Glossopharyngeal neuralgia Occipital neuralgia Postherpetic neuralgia 2-What facial pain condition includes severe ear pain - Please choose 1 option Anesthesia Dolorosa Geniculate neuralgia Glossopharyngeal neuralgia Occipital neuralgia Postherpetic neuralgia 3-What facial pain condition includes severe throat ear and neck pain - Please choose 1 option Anesthesia Dolorosa Geniculate neuralgia Glossopharyngeal neuralgia Occipital neuralgia Postherpetic neuralgia 4-What facial pain condition includes severe shock like pain in the back of the head, behind ears and upper neck - Please choose 1 option Anesthesia Dolorosa Geniculate neuralgia Glossopharyngeal neuralgia Occipital Neuralgia Postherpetic neuralgia 5-What facial pain condition can occur when suffering shingles - Please choose 1 option Anesthesia Dolorosa Geniculate neuralgia Glossopharyngeal neuralgia Occipital neuragia Postherpetic neuralgia 6-Do PHN symptoms continue after shingles rash and blisters have healed - Please choose 1 option Yes No 7-When does PHN typically start - Please choose 1 option During a Shingles outbreak Before a shingles outbreak After a shingles outbreak Occipital neuragia Postherpetic neuralgia 8-What condition only affects the jawbone- Please choose 1 option TMJ Trigeminal Neuralgia 9-What percentage of the population are reported to suffer pain in the temporomandibular joint- Please choose 1 option 5% 10% 15% 10-Management of TMD is usually achieved with reducing stress on the joint through which activity - Please choose 1 option Exercise and splint therapy Anti-inflammatory medications Muscle relaxants All of the above Number If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Lesson 7	Further lessons may be added in the future
Quiz 7	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””]To be created as a formidable form multi choice questionaire[/su_spoiler]
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Information Resource 1	SGL Help Sheet 1 - A Diagnosis of Facial Pain
Information Resource 2	SGL Help Sheet 2 - Diagnosis Video Presentation shows the details of the video Please click link below – and watch Video 005 005 – YouTube Diagnosis of Trigeminal Neuralgia – Top Doctors UK – Mr Jeremy Rowe interview
Information Resource 3	SGL Help Sheet 3 - Pain Video Presentation shows the details of the video Please click link below – and watch Video 006 006 – YouTube Trigeminal Neuralgia: Not Just Facial Pain – Dr.Jennifer Robblee

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Section 2 – Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatments

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Lesson 1	SGL Training - Section2 - Lesson 1 - Medication - Anti Epileptics
Quiz 1	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section2 - Quiz 1 Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-In what decade did anti-epileptic's (AE) and anti-convulsant (AC) medications used in the treatment of pain - Please choose 1 option 1940's 1950's 1960's 1970's 2-Are AP and AC medications useful foe neuropathic pain - Please choose 1 option Yes No 3-What chemicals have a reduced ionic conductance when AP and AC medications are used - Please choose 1 option Iron Sodium Potassium Sodium and Potassium 4-What percentage of users report a positive response to Carbamazepine (Tegretol) - Please choose 1 option 15-25% 25-50% 50-65% 65-80% 5-What are minor side effects using Carbamazepine (Tegretol) - Please choose 1 option No side effects reported Sedation Dizzyness and feeling unsteady Nausea and rash All of the above 6-What are the major side effects from using Carbamazepine (Tegretol) - Please choose 1 option Bone marrow suppression Liver function abnormalities Hyponatremia (low blood sodium) All of the above 7-Is Sodium Valproate (Epilim) less potent than Carbamazepine (Tegretol) - Please choose 1 option Yes No 8-What are side effects from using Sodium Valproate (Epilim) - Please choose 1 option GIT (gastro intestinal tract) Weight Gain Tremor All of the above 9-Which side effects are believed to be less using Sodium Valproate (Epilim) - Please choose 1 option sodium, dizziness, drowsiness and lethargy Weight gain Tremor 10-Is the medication Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) less potent than Carbamazepine - Please choose 1 option Yes No The same 11-What symptoms does Gabapentin improve - Please choose 1 option Pain Sleep Nausea Pain and Sleep 12-Which class of medication does Pregabalin (Lyrica) cover- Please choose 1 option Analgesic Anxiolytic (reduce anxiety) Anti-convulsant All of the above 13-What are the side effects of Gabapentin - Please choose 1 option Ataxia (impaired co-ordination) Drowsiness Fatigue All of the above 14-What conditions can Gabapentin prevent - Please choose 1 option Allodynia (pain sensitivity to touch) Hyperalgesia (increase of sensitivity to pain) neither Allodynia and Hyperalgesia Number If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Lesson 2	SGL Training - Section2 - Lesson 2 - Medication - Anti Depressants
Quiz 2	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section2 - Quiz 2 Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-How long have Anti-depressants been used for pain management - Please choose 1 option More than 10 years More than 20 Years More than 30 years 2-Can anti-depressants be used for other disorders - Please choose 1 option Yes No 3-Can anti-depressants act on other symptoms faster - Please choose 1 option Yes No 4-What are the side effects of anti-depressants - Please choose 1 option Anticholinergic effects – (confusion/restlessness) Dry mouth Blurred vision Urinary retention All of the above 5-What is NNT - Please choose 1 option Number of patients you need to treat to prevent one additional bad outcome Number of patients caused harm if not treated compared to doing nothing 6-What conditions are Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) used for - Please choose 1 option Depression Anxiety Long term chronic pain All of the above 7-How do SNRIs work - Please choose 1 option Effecting changes in brain chemistry Block the reabsorption (reuptake) of the neuro-transmitters serotonin Regulate mood All of the above 8-What does norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) do - Please choose 1 option Blocks the action of the norepinephrine transporter (NET) Acts as a reuptake inhibitor for the neurotransmitters norepinephrine (noradrenaline) reducing increases of heart rate Acts as a reuptake inhibitor for the neurotransmitters epinephrine (adrenaline) reducing muscle contraction All of the above 9-What are side effects from using serotonin medication - Please choose 1 option Nausea Somnolence (excessive sleepiness) Constipation All of the above 10-what medication type are Amitriptyline (Endep), Nortripyline (Allegron), Doxepin (Deptran), Prothiaden - Please choose 1 option Anti-depressants Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) 11-what medication type are Paroxetine (Aropax), Fluoxetine (Prozac / Lovan), Citalopram (Cipramil), Seretaline (Zoloft) - Please choose 1 option Anti-depressants Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) 12-what medication type are Mirtazapine (Avanza), Venlafaxine (Efexor), Reboxetine (Edronax), Duloxetine (Cymbalta), Duloxetine - Please choose 1 option Anti-depressants Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) Number If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Lesson 3	SGL Training - Section2 - Lesson 3 - Medication - Opioids
Quiz 3	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section2 - Quiz 3 Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-Which opioids are considered better for the sufferer - Please choose 1 option Shorter Lasting Longer Lasting Neither 2-What is important for a sufferer prescribed opioids - Please choose 1 option Patient follow up Patient Selection Repeat prescriptions not requiring follow up Patient selection and regular follow up 3-What system contains the brain and the spinal cord- Please choose 1 option Central Nervous System (CNS) Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) 4-What are the side effects of Tramadol on the CNS - Please choose 1 option Somnolence– (excessive sleepiness) Confusion Dizzyness Gastro Intestinal Tract (GIT) issues All of the above 5-What is the NNT rating for Tramadol - Please choose 1 option 2.9 3.8 4.7 5.6 6-What condition is Buprenorphine (Norspan) used for - please choose 1 option Reduces withdrawal symptoms from opioids Treat moderate to severe pain All of the above 7-What side effects can be experienced from Buprenorphine (Norspan) - Please choose 1 option Application site skin irritation Headaches and nausea Dizziness and drawsiness All of the above 8-What medication can be used when pain relief has not been achieved - Please choose 1 option Tapentadol Buprenorphine (Norspan) Tramadol 9-Can Tapentadol be prescribed with other medications - Please choose 1 option Yes no 10-What medication is used as a muscle relaxant - Please choose 1 option Tramadol Tapentadol Baclofen 11-What is the medication Mexilitene used to treat - Please choose 1 option Abnormal Heart Rythm Lancinating Pain High Blood Pressure 12-What side effects are experienced from Mexilitene- Please choose 1 option Anorexia Nausea, and vomiting Drowsiness and confusion All of the above 13-What is the medication Clonidine used to treat- Please choose 1 option High blood pressure Nausea and vomiting Muscle stiffness 14-Is the medication Clonidine addictive - Please choose 1 option Yes No Number If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Lesson 4	SGL Training - Section2 - Lesson 4 - Medication - Other
Quiz 4	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section2 - Quiz 4 Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-What condition is the drug Baclofen commonly used to treat - Please choose 1 option Headaches Back Pain Epilepsy 2-What substance has an effect on pain in the CNS - Please choose 1 option Substance C Substance G Substance P Substance S 3-Does Baclofen reduce the chemical Substance P- Please choose 1 option Yes No 4-Is Baclofen the only muscle relaxant proven to work on TN - Please choose 1 option Yes No 5-What other drug can Baclofen enhance the effects of - Please choose 1 option Gabpentin Pregabalin Carbamazepine 6-What does the drug Botulinum toxin A effect - please choose 1 option Works with other medications to reduce dosage Paralyses Nerves 7-What are the benefits for using Botox - Please choose 1 option reduces nerve damage easily administered Can have longer term effect on reducing pain All of the above 8-What is the maximum daily dose of Tegretol - Please choose 1 option 500mg 1000mg 1200mg 9-What is the maximum daily dosage for Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) - Please choose 1 option 800mg 1000mg 1800mg 10-What is the maximum daily dosage for Baclofen - Please choose 1 option 30mg 50mg 80mg 11-What is the maximum daily dosage for Neurontin (gabapentin) - Please choose 1 option 800mg 1200mg 1800mg 12-Where is Botox placed injected in the face - Please choose 1 option Upper and Lower jaw Nose area Around the eye 13-What can the side effects be for Botox- Please choose 1 option Pain temporary facial imbalance temporary swelling All of the above 14-Is there a BEST medication for TN - Please choose 1 option Yes No Number If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Lesson 5	SGL Training - Section2 - Lesson 5 - Surgery Options
Quiz 5	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section2 - Quiz 5 Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-When will surgery for TN be considered - Please choose 1 option As the first option to control pain When medical treatment is not effective When the patient requests surgery 2-How many surgery options are used for TN - Please choose 1 option 2 4 5 7 3-Can the same procedures be used for patients with Atypical TN - Please choose 1 option Yes No 4- If a patient has constant or burning pain what type of Facial Pain will they be diagnosed with- Please choose 1 option Classic Trigeminal Neuralgia A Typical Trigeminal Neuralgia Other 5-What must be identified in a patient for MVD surgery to be advised - Please choose 1 option Blood vessel pressing on the trigeminal nerve Uncontrolled pain 6-What happens to the TN nerve in a MVD surgery - please choose 1 option Trigeminal Nerve is purposely damaged Padding is placed between the nerve and the artery The TN nerve is frozen 7-How long does MVD surgery take - Please choose 1 option 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 8-What nerve signal is monitored during MVD surgery - Please choose 1 option Optical nerve Auditory Nerve Mandibular nerve 9-What % of patients have re-occurring pain post MVD surgery - Please choose 1 option 1%-5% 5%-10% 10%-15% 10-What is the average % of pain fee patients 15 years after MVD - Please choose 1 option 60%-65% 70-75% 80%-85% 11-Can a patient have a second MVD - Please choose 1 option Yes if in good heath Yes No 12-What is the average success rate for a second MVD - Please choose 1 option Lower % than first surgery About the same Higher % than first surgery 13-What age bracket should you be to have MD surgery- Please choose 1 option under 50 50 - 60 Age is not a factor 14-What type of Percutaneos Procedure uses heat to damage the nerve - Please choose 1 option Radiofrequency Rizotomy (RR) Glycerol Rizotomy (GR) Balloon Compression (BC) 15-What is the consistency of the glycerol in a GR - Please choose 1 option Water Oil Honey 15-What is the consistency of the glycerol in a GR - Please choose 1 option Water Oil 16-How does the Balloon Compression affect the TN Nerve - Please choose 1 option Move the nerve Damage the nerve 16-Does Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SR) require an incision in the cheek - Please choose 1 option Yes No 17-What is used to deliver Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SR) - Please choose 1 option XRAY Radiation Other 18-Which procedure does not aim to damage the Trigeminal Nerve - Please choose 1 option Gamma Knife Percutaneos Procedure MVD Number If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Lesson 6	Please click link below – and watch Video 004 004 – TNA Australia Webinar – Dr Ben Jonker “Which Treatment Should I Have For Trigeminal Neuralgia”
Quiz 6	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section2 - Quiz 6 Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-What is happening to the Trigeminal Nerve which creates pain- Please choose 1 option The nerve becomes irratable Degradation of the nerve fibres All of the above 2-What is the underlying cause of Trigeminal Neuralgia- Please choose 1 option The nerve has been compressed by a blood vessel The nerve is irritable for no identifiable reason Caused by Multiple Sclerosis Due to a tumour All of the above 3-Will the pain be on one side of the face for A Typical TN - Please choose 1 option Yes No 4- Can the pain be triggered - Please choose 1 option Yes No 5-Will the pain respond to medication - Please choose 1 option Yes No 6-How does Carbamazepine medication act on the nerve - please choose 1 option Freezes the nerve Reduces the repetitive firing of the nerve Blocks the nerve 7-Will Carbamazepine effect all nerves - Please choose 1 option Yes No 8-Does MVD surgery remove the cause of Trigeminal Neuralgia - Please choose 1 option Yes No 9-Do all ablated treatments damage the nerve - Please choose 1 option Yes No 10-What is the purpose of MVD surgery - Please choose 1 option Move the nerve away from a blood vessel Damage the nerve 11-How many days must a patient stay in hospital after MVD surgery - Please choose 1 option 1-2 days 2-3 days 3-5 days 12-Is the auditory response monitored during MVD surgery - Please choose 1 option Yes No 13-What is required if a patient has a CFS leak after surgery- Please choose 1 option Nothing the wound will heal on it's own Open the wound and reseal the area 14-Can MVD surgery result in mild facial numbness as a side effect - Please choose 1 option Yes and numbness will be permanent Yes but numbness will typically recover No 15-What % of patients undergoing MVD surgery will have recurrance of pain in the first year- Please choose 1 option 1-2% 3-4% 5-6% 15-What is the expected result on the nerve from Percutaneos Rizotomy - Please choose 1 option Damage the nerve by heat Damage the nerve by compression Damage the nerve by chemicals All of the above 16-What are the PROs for Balloon Compression - Please choose 1 option Quick Under general anaesthesia Minimally invasive 85-90% effective initially All of the above 16-Does Balloon Compression work on TN of any cause - Please choose 1 option Yes No 17-Will pain return after Balloon Compression- Please choose 1 option Yes No 18-Which procedure is the least effective to treat Trigeminal Neuralgia pain - Please choose 1 option Gamma Knife Percutaneos Procedures MVD Number If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Lesson 7	Further lessons may be added in the future
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Feedback 2	[su_spoiler title=”Section Feedback” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section2 Feedback Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-Do you feel that the training materials in Section 1 have - Please choose 1 option Provided new information Increased your knowledge Reinforced your knowledge Added nothing new to you knowledge 2-Do you think the training materials were adequate - Please choose 1 option Yes covered all of the subject Yes but needed more depth No I did not understand it No the training material was confusing 3-Would you recommend this training section to others - Please choose 1 option Yes No Please provide any other comments you feel appropriate If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Information Resource 1	SGL Help Sheet 2-1 B12 as a Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
Information Resource 2	SGL Help Sheet 2-2 Medication Summary
Information Resource 3	Repeat Gamma Knife surgery for recurrent trigeminal neuralgia: long-term outcomes and systematic review – PubMed (nih.gov)
Information Resource 4	SGL Help Sheet 2 -4 Rules & Regulations for Prescribing Pain Relief in Australia Issued by Australian Pain Management Association

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Section 3 – Pain Management and Quality of Life

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Lesson 1	Complimentary Medicine - Part 1
Quiz 1	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section3 - Quiz 1 Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-Are Complementary Therapies useful for managing chronic pain- Please choose 1 option Yes No 2-What should a practitioner take note of when discussing Complimentary Therapies - Please choose 1 option Respect the patients use of Complimentary Therapies (CT) Discuss (CT) in a non judgemental way Utilise science based studies supporting CT Listen to how the patient feel after utilising CT All of the above 3-What does CAM stand for - Please choose 1 option Complimentary Medicine Complimentary and Alternative Medicine 4- Has mainstream medical practice moved away from CAM in the 20th century - Please choose 1 option Yes No 5-In which period did CAM become more accepted by the medical fraternity in the USA - Please choose 1 option 1970's 1980's 1990's 2000's 6-What % of patients reported that they had used CAM in 1990 - please choose 1 option 25% 30% 34% 7-What US $ value was attributed to spending on CAM - Please choose 1 option $12 billion $13.7 billion $14.5 billion 8-Was CAM offered in US hospitals prior to 2000 - Please choose 1 option Yes No 9-When did CAM therapies start to be taught in the US - Please choose 1 option 2000 2003 2005 10-When was the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) created in USA- Please choose 1 option 1996 1997 1998 11-What does Alternative Medicine mean re patient care - Please choose 1 option Used in place of conventional medicine Used together with conventional medicine 12-What does Integrative medicine mean - Please choose 1 option Usually practiced by conventionally trained physicians, integrative medicine combines mainstream medical therapies and CAM therapies Typically provided by teams of conventional and CAM clinicians Considers body, mind, and spirit in health and healing 13-What does Integrated medicine mean - Please choose 1 option Usually practiced by conventionally trained physicians, integrative medicine combines mainstream medical therapies and CAM therapies Typically provided by teams of conventional and CAM clinicians Considers body, mind, and spirit in health and healing 14-What does Holistic medicine mean - Please choose 1 option Usually practiced by conventionally trained physicians, integrative medicine combines mainstream medical therapies and CAM therapies Typically provided by teams of conventional and CAM clinicians Considers body, mind, and spirit in health and healing If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Lesson 2	Complementary Medicine - Part 2
Quiz 2	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section3 - Quiz 2 Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-Are Complimentary Therapies individualised to each patient - Please choose 1 option Yes No 2 - Do complementary medicine providers almost universally incorporate a philosophy of health that emphasizes and leverages an innate capacity for healing in every individual - Please choose 1 option Yes No 3-What does complementary medicine acknowledge the existence of- Please choose 1 option Living Systems Chronic Pain Disability All of the above 4- What should be included in a practitioners review to be have a better success rate - Please choose 1 option Patients values and beliefs Systematic evidence Subjective meanings of illness and disability All of the above 5-Are complimentary therapies the same for every patient - Please choose 1 option Yes No 6-What have studies recorded re patients who receive complimentary therapies - please choose 1 option High level of satisfaction with the practitioner and outcome of therapies Patients receive more time from their practitioner Patient explanation about the nature of health problems endorsement of patient complaints All of the above 7-Is randomised testing easier in respect of patients treated with Complimentary Therapies - Please choose 1 option Yes No 8-What are the difficulties of randomised studies for patients treated by Complimentary Therapies - Please choose 1 option Every patient has an individualised treatment plan Every therapist works in their own way There are no difficulties 9-What do Complimentary Therapists believe they are working with to provide patients relief - Please choose 1 option Life Force Chi Prana Doshas Vix Medica Naturae All of the above 10-Do Conventional Medical practitioners believe in the philosophic idea of Life Force - Please choose 1 option Yes No 11-What % of patients utilise complementary Medicine which includes massage, acupuncture, supplement and breathing exercises - Please choose 1 option 20% 30% 40% 12-Can Children be treated by Complimentary Therapists - Please choose 1 option Yes No 13-Do most patients who use Complementary Therapies also use Conventional medicine - Please choose 1 option Yes No 14-Do users of Complimentary Therapist generally have a poor health status - Please choose 1 option Yes No Sometimes 15-Are users of Complimentary Therapist likely to actively engage in their health care - Please choose 1 option Yes No Sometimes If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Lesson 3	Meditation for Chronic Pain
Quiz 3	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section3 - Quiz 3 Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-What is the minimum % of people living with chronic pain - Please choose 1 option 10% 20% 30% 2 - What % of adults with chronic pain also have severe pain- Please choose 1 option 5% 8% 10% 3-What are the dangers for chronic pain sufferers who take medications over a long period - Please choose 1 option Opioid abuse Anxiety Depression All of the above 4- Is Meditation and Mindfulness considered safe - Please choose 1 option Yes No 5-Why is Meditation and Mindfulness considered safe - Please choose 1 option No Medication is required Helps to reprogram brain responses Improves Physical Health Improves Mental Healthy All of the above 6-What challenges are experienced managing chronic pain - please choose 1 option Pain can be derived from many conditions There has been an increase of patients reporting chronic pain Every patient is a unique case study All of the above 7-Where does meditation have its roots - Please choose 1 option Western Cultures Eastern Cultures All around the world 8-What do Complimentary Therapists believe they are working with to provide patients relief - Please choose 1 option Focus on life force Quieten the mind Live in the present All of the above 9-Can meditation help modify brain structures - Please choose 1 option Yes No 10-Which parts of the brain can be affected by meditation practices - Please choose 1 option Sensory cortex Hippocampus Memory process All of the above 11 - Which function does meditation assist - Please choose 1 option Mental Physical Mental and Physical 12-Will the effects of meditation be felt quickly - Please choose 1 option Yes No 13-What changes can happen in the brain from regular meditation - Please choose 1 option Rewiring of neurons Changes in neurotransmitters levels Improved attention and memory All of the above 14-What effects can be are experience on the autonomic nervous system - Please choose 1 option Reduced heart rate Improved control on blood pressure Improved digestive health All of the above 15-Can meditation lower the level of inflammation - Please choose 1 option Yes No 16-Can meditation reduce the feeling of pain - Please choose 1 option Yes No 17-Is meditation practiced in one way - Please choose 1 option Yes No 18-Is meditation to combat chronic pain successful for all patients - Please choose 1 option Yes No 19-Is a patient required to have a lot of experience in meditation for the process to help ease pain - Please choose 1 option Yes No 20-What is the key that sufferers must be aware of, for meditation to reduce the feeling of pain - Please choose 1 option Focus away from pain Concentrate on pleasant thoughts Stop the mind from wandering All of the above If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Lesson 4	How to Cope When Chronic Pain Causes Anxiety
Quiz 4	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section3 - Quiz 4 Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-What are things that effect people living with chronic pain - Please choose 1 option Loss of control Coping with physical changes Navigating the medical world Managing daily living All of the above 2 - How many times more likely are chronic pain sufferers likely to develop symptoms of anxiety- Please choose 1 option 2 times more likely 3 times more likely 5 times more likely 3-What common things do chronic pain sufferers become anxious about - Please choose 1 option Safety Financial independance Employment Acceptance All of the above 4- What treatment is used to treat anxiety - Please choose 1 option Medication Therapy Complementary treatments All of the above 5-What can be signs of anxiety - Please choose 1 option Sleeplessness Withdrawing from normal social connections Obsessed about physical health Panic attacks in respect of treatment All of the above 6-How can a sufferer challenge negative thinking - please choose 1 option Try not to catastrophise Actively combat negative thinking by looking at positive things in life Use relaxation techniques All of the above 7-Are support groups helpful for chronic pain sufferers - Please choose 1 option Yes No 8-What can support groups offer chronic pain sufferers - Please choose 1 option Education Resources Sense of community All of the above 9-Is a co-ordinated approach by a patients clinicians a good approach - Please choose 1 option Yes No 10-What can a chronic pain sufferer do to feel more in control - Please choose 1 option Keep track of healthy choices Partake in exercise appropriate to pain level Attend counselling sessions with a pain practitioner Try to renew social connections All of the above 11 - Is it important to be honest with your doctor about the level of anxiety felt - Please choose 1 option Yes No 12-Can depression and anxiety go away if ignored - Please choose 1 option Yes No If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Lesson 5	Living Well Despite Chronic Pain
Quiz 5	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section3 - Quiz 5 Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-What does being an active participant provide chronic pain sufferers - Please choose 1 option Nothing helps the pain Ticks the boxes to get to see a neurologist Sense of despair Sense of empowerment 2 - What should chronic pain sufferers pay attention to to gain health benefits - Please choose 1 option Oral and dental care Pay attention to nutrition and improve diet Participate in physical activity All of the above 3-What does sleep improve - Please choose 1 option Mood Ability to cope Healthy Brain Function 4- What is CBT - Please choose 1 option Cerebral Brain Thoughts Coping with Big Thoughts Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 5-How does Cognitive Behavioural Therapy work - Please choose 1 option It doesn't its just mumbo jumbo Gives you something to think about Helps identify behaviours that impact on sleep or healthy living 6-What other therapy can be used with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - please choose 1 option Nothing CBT works on its own Relaxations techniques Group Therapy 7-How can you help sleep better - Please choose 1 option Go to bed and wake up the same time Avoid using electronics in the bed room Create a calm space in the bedroom Engage in regular exercise All of the above 8-Is there a specific diet for sufferers of neuropathic facial pain - Please choose 1 option Yes No 9-Can stress stimulate inflammation in the body - Please choose 1 option Yes No 10-Can an anti inflammation diet assist with reducing inflammation- Please choose 1 option Yes No Possibly 11 - What is an ant inflammation diet based on - Please choose 1 option Not eating meat Plant based and high in omega-3 fatty acids Only eating meat 12-Can eating a lot of starchy carbohydrates increase inflammation - Please choose 1 option Yes No 13-How are smart carbs absorbed by the body - Please choose 1 option Fast Slow The same as all carbs 14-What do carbs produce in the body - Please choose 1 option Glucose Insulin 15-What can healthy fats do to the body - Please choose 1 option Put on weight Fats are bad Build up myelin sheath 16-Dos the body make B-12 - Please choose 1 option Yes No 17-What food sources can increase B-12 - Please choose 1 option Dairy Products Fish Poutry Eggs Meat All of the above 18-Can food items trigger pain - Please choose 1 option Yes No 19-Is it important to maintain dental health - Please choose 1 option Yes No 20-How should you prepare for dental treatment - Please choose 1 option Schedule dental work when pain is at a manageable level Discuss increase of medication to manage pain Use pre-emptive anaesthesia at end of procedure If tooth-brushing is intolerable, request viscous lidocaine All of the above 21-What benefits can be achieved from physical activity - Please choose 1 option Improve physical health Improve mental health Provide motivation to connect socially All of the above If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Lesson 6	Please click link below – and watch Video 011 011 – Struggling to Be Me in Chronic Pain
Quiz 6	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section3 - Feedback 6 Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address Can you identify with the subject in the video. Describe in your own words what you can identify with in your own life If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Lesson 7	Further lessons may be added in the future
Quiz 7	[su_spoiler title=”take quiz” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””]To be created as a formidable form multi choice questionaire[/su_spoiler]
Feedback 3	[su_spoiler title=”Section Feedback” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section3 Feedback Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-Do you feel that the training materials in Section 1 have - Please choose 1 option Provided new information Increased your knowledge Reinforced your knowledge Added nothing new to you knowledge 2-Do you think the training materials were adequate - Please choose 1 option Yes covered all of the subject Yes but needed more depth No I did not understand it No the training material was confusing 3-Would you recommend this training section to others - Please choose 1 option Yes No Please provide any other comments you feel appropriate If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Information Resource 1	SGL Help Sheet Section 3 - 1 Coping with Pain Flares
Information Resource 2	SGL Help Sheet 3-2 Self Managing Chronic Pain
Information Resource 3	SGL Help Sheet 3-3 Overview of Complementary Health Approaches - Facial Pain Association
Information Resource 4	SGL Help Sheet 3-4 Pain perception can be modulated by mindfulness
Information Resource 5/6	SGL Help Link 3-5 12 tips to Pacing for Chronic Pain SGL Help Sheet 3-6 Helpful Links to Pain Management Articles

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Section 4 – Support Leader Responsibility

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Resource 1 – Running a Support Group	The downloads provided here have been created by the QLD Government and can be utilised by Support Group Leaders as high level action prompts Support Group - What Is PSG , Support Group - Checklist , Support Group - Tips , Support Group - Benefits , Support Group - Funding ,
Feedback 1	[su_spoiler title=”complete feedback” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section4 Resource1 Feedback Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-Do you feel that the training materials in Resource 1 have - Please choose 1 option Provided new information Increased your knowledge Reinforced your knowledge Added nothing new to you knowledge 2-Do you think the training materials were adequate? - Please choose 1 option Yes covered all of the subject Yes but needed more depth No I did not understand it No the training material was confusing 3-Do you think the training materials were provided as an overview? Yes No 4-Do you think these training resources are useful? - Please choose 1 option Yes No 5-How would you use the training resources If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Resource 2 – Support Group Governance	These resources have been created by the Victorian State Government to assist in understanding governance requirement Operating A Peer Support Group Service , Setting Up A Peer Support Group
Feedback 2	[su_spoiler title=”complete feedback” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section4 Resource2 Feedback Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-Do you feel that the training materials in Resource 2 have - Please choose 1 option Provided new information Increased your knowledge Reinforced your knowledge Added nothing new to you knowledge 2-Do you think the training materials were adequate? - Please choose 1 option Yes covered all of the subject Yes but needed more depth Yes but too much information for my needs No I did not understand it No the training material was confusing 3-Do you think the training materials are more relevant to Committee members? Yes not relevant to a support group leader Yes but important to understand the framework No its important to have in depth knowledge 4-Do you think these training resources are useful? - Please choose 1 option Yes No 5-How would you use the training resources If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Resources 3 – Public Speaking	Public Speaking is a skill and no matter what size of audience you are addressing, it is good to understand the process and practise often. Please click on the link below to get a better understanding how to be a better presenter Public Speaking Tips
Feedback 3	[su_spoiler title=”complete feedback” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section4 Resource3 Feedback Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-Do you feel that the training materials in Resource 3 have - Please choose 1 option Provided new information Increased your knowledge Reinforced your knowledge Added nothing new to you knowledge 2-Do you think the training materials were adequate to improve your skills in this area? - Please choose 1 option Yes covered all of the subject Yes but needed more depth Yes but too much information for my needs No I did not understand it No the training material was confusing 3-Do you think the training materials are relevant to Support Group Leaders Yes relevant to a support group leader No but it is good to have some knowledge No Support Leaders don't do public speaking 4-Do you think these training resources are useful? - Please choose 1 option Yes No 5-How would you use the training resources If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Resource 4 – Peer Mentors	Peer Mentors information has been provided by the FPA and we thank them for their assistance in providing a framework for our training resources SGL Training Section 4-4 What is a Peer Mentor , [su_spoiler title=”This form can be used to record a contact with a sufferer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Peer Mentor Contact Form SGL Training - Peer Mentor Contact Form Name Name Enter first name of SGL or Peer Mentor Enter first name of SGL or Peer Mentor Enter family name of SGL or Peer Mentor Enter family name of SGL or Peer Mentor Email Please enter email address of SGL or Peer Mentor 1-Is this a new contact Yes No 2-Were you able to provide information to the caller Yes No 3-Was the contact willing to provide personal details Yes No Some details 4-Did you provide details of Support Groups Yes No Name Name First name of contact First name of contact Last name of contact Last name of contact Phone number of contact Email of contact Please add notes re subjects discussed with contact If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Feedback 4	[su_spoiler title=”complete feedback” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section4 Resource4 Feedback Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-Do you feel that the training materials in Resource 4 have - Please choose 1 option Provided new information Increased your knowledge Reinforced your knowledge Added nothing new to you knowledge 2-Do you think the training materials were adequate to improve your skills in this area? - Please choose 1 option Yes covered all of the subject Yes but needed more depth Yes but too much information for my needs No I did not understand it No the training material was confusing 3-Do you think the training materials are more relevant to your role? Yes relevant to a Support Group Leader No I don't need to know about Peer Mentors Useful information for both Peer Mentors and Support Group Leaders 4-Do you think these training resources are useful? - Please choose 1 option Yes No 5-Do you think the contact form is useful? - Please choose 1 option Yes No 6-How would you use the training resources If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Resource 5 – Support Groups	This information provides details of things to consider when setting up and manging support groups and we thank the FPA for providing us with a framework to produce this document SGL Training Section 4-5 Support Groups [su_spoiler title=”This form can be used to record a contact with a sufferer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Peer Mentor Contact Form SGL Training - Peer Mentor Contact Form Name Name Enter first name of SGL or Peer Mentor Enter first name of SGL or Peer Mentor Enter family name of SGL or Peer Mentor Enter family name of SGL or Peer Mentor Email Please enter email address of SGL or Peer Mentor 1-Is this a new contact Yes No 2-Were you able to provide information to the caller Yes No 3-Was the contact willing to provide personal details Yes No Some details 4-Did you provide details of Support Groups Yes No Name Name First name of contact First name of contact Last name of contact Last name of contact Phone number of contact Email of contact Please add notes re subjects discussed with contact If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Feedback 5	[su_spoiler title=”complete feedback” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section4 Resource5 Feedback Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-Do you feel that the training materials in Resource 5 have - Please choose 1 option Provided new information Increased your knowledge Reinforced your knowledge Added nothing new to you knowledge 2-Do you think the training materials were adequate to improve your skills in this area? - Please choose 1 option Yes covered all of the subject Yes but needed more depth Yes but too much information for my needs No I did not understand it No the training material was confusing 3-Do you think the training materials are more relevant to your role? Yes No 4-Do you think these training resources are useful? - Please choose 1 option Yes No 5-Do you think the contact form is useful? - Please choose 1 option Yes No 6-How would you use the training resources If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Resource 6 – Recruitment	Recruitment of volunteers is essential for the growth of not for profit organisations. The below resources cover this aspect SGL Training Section 4-6 Volunteer Recruitment The below link provides a 30 minute e-learning module about how to safely recruit volunteers provided by Justice Connect Recruiting Volunteers: Justice Connect E-Learning Module – Overview (nfplaw.org.au)
Feedback 6	[su_spoiler title=”complete feedback” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section4 Resource6 Feedback Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-Do you feel that the training materials in Resource 6 have - Please choose 1 option Provided new information Increased your knowledge Reinforced your knowledge Added nothing new to you knowledge 2-Do you think the training materials were adequate to improve your skills in this area? - Please choose 1 option Yes covered all of the subject Yes but needed more depth Yes but too much information for my needs No I did not understand it No the training material was confusing 3-Do you think the training materials are relevant to your role? Yes No 4-Do you think these training resources provided you insight into areas to consider? - Please choose 1 option Yes No 5-Did you complete the E-Learning Module - Please choose 1 option Yes No 6-How would you use the training resources If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Resource 7 – Advertising	Consumer law covers charities and not for profit organisations. The download provides the legal framework to be complied with when advertising charity events and fpr all internal and external communication SGL Training Section 4-7 Advertising Law for Charities
Feedback 7	[su_spoiler title=”complete feedback” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section4 Resource7 Feedback Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-Do you feel that the training materials in Resource 7 have - Please choose 1 option Provided new information Increased your knowledge Reinforced your knowledge Added nothing new to you knowledge 2-Do you think the training materials were adequate to improve your skills in this area? - Please choose 1 option Yes covered all of the subject Yes but needed more depth Yes but too much information for my needs No I did not understand it No the training material was confusing 3-Can an Organisation could be fined for misleading advertising? Yes No 4-Can a Volunteer could be fined for misleading advertising? - Please choose 1 option Yes No 5-Can an organisation be fined for inappropriate fundraising? - Please choose 1 option Yes No 6-What must be considered when advertising for the organisation? - Please choose 1 option Information is clear Information is clear and unambiguous Creates an impression that the information advertised is accurate Cleary shows all conditions All of the above 7-Did you find the case studies useful? - Please choose 1 option Yes No 8-Do you have to be aware of false or misleading representations? - Please choose 1 option Yes No Add any comments in respect of the training resource 9-Can you describe an example of false or misleading representation Did you find the training resource useful Yes No If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Resource 8 – Fundraising	All not for profit charities need to raise funds to support the advocacy work they do. Generally resources are scarce both in people and funds. The below guide has been published by Aplos.com which is a software company SGL Training Section 4-8 Fundraising The below guide by software company “donorbox”, however the questions and structure to be considered can be replicated in a manual way SGL Training Section 4- 8B Fundraising Guide
Feedback 8	[su_spoiler title=”complete feedback” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] SGL Training - Section4 Resource8 Feedback Name Name Enter first name Enter first name Enter family name Enter family name Email Please enter your email address 1-Do you feel that the training materials in Resource 8 have - Please choose 1 option Provided new information Increased your knowledge Reinforced your knowledge Added nothing new to you knowledge 2-Do you think the training materials were adequate to improve your skills in this area? - Please choose 1 option Yes covered all of the subject Yes but needed more depth Yes but too much information for my needs No I did not understand it No the training material was confusing 3-Do you think the training materials are relevant to your role? Yes No 4-Do you think these training resources provided you insight into areas to consider? - Please choose 1 option Yes No 5-Have you ever been involved in fundraising? - Please choose 1 option Yes No 6-Is fundraising is an activity you could contribute to? - Please choose 1 option Yes No 7-How would you use the training resources If you are human, leave this field blank. [/su_spoiler]
Information Resource 1	Please watch the following video which will help give pointers to sufferers how they should approach their medical team 010 – What Patients Need to Know About the Differential Diagnosis of Facial Pain presented by Dr Donald Nixdorf
Information Resource 2	This sheet provides an overview about understanding pain and it’s effect in life Explain Your Pain The following link provides some insight from Beyond Blue around framing conversations for sufferers in crisis Starting a conversation

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Section 5 – Committee Member Training

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Course 1	https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/becoming-a-charity-member-what-you-should-know ACNC free courses to assist your understanding of responsibilities when becoming a Committee Member to a Charity ACNC 1-Introduction to Joining a Charity , ACNC 2-Case Study , ACNC 3-How To Search For Governance Documents , ACNC 4-Financial Issues , ACNC 5-Winding Up a Charity , Complaint_Handling_By_Charities_and_not_for_profits_0-1.pdf , Becoming a Board Member: A checklist of questions to ask , ACNC Template_Policy_Checklist ,
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Course 2	Governing a Registered Charity in Australia – Online Course – FutureLearn ACNC free courses to assist your understanding of responsibilities wh3n Governing a Registered Charity 21124_vod_1_intro.pdf , – 21124_vod_acnc_c4_guest_speakers.pdf , 21124_vod_acnc_c4_vid1.pdf , – 21124_vod_acnc_c4_vid2.pdf , ACNC 21124_vod_4_financial_issues_01_transcript.pdf , – ACNC 21124_vod_5_winding_up_01_transcript.pdf , SC4_Video_1_Slide_Deck , – SC4_Video_2_Slide_deck , SC4_Video_4_Slide_deck , – SC4_Video_7_Slide_deck , ACNC Transcript_Conflicts_of_Interest , – ACNC Transcript.What_to_do_if_you_have_a_conflict_of_interest SC4_Governing_Documents.pdf , – SC4_Change_a_GD_Slide_Deck.pdf ,
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Resource 3	All charity based organisations need to cover a huge area of knowledge to enable expansion and growth. In order to achieve the goals, the committees must be aware of what steps can be taken, but it would be a huge drain on volunteers time to understand every area. Our committee members have skills in Business Management, Administration Management, Education, Project Management, Systems Analysis, Finance and Data Analysis. The Toolkit below is a wonderful resource to provide guidance and and a reinforcement of knowledge, already within the committee The below free resource covers planning, strategies, implementation, policies, grants, leadership, change management, marketing and much more Table of Contents \| Community Tool Box (ku.edu) Toolkits \| Community Tool Box (ku.edu) The Community Tool Box is a service of the Center for Community Health and Development at the University of Kansas. About \| Community Tool Box (ku.edu)
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Lesson 4	Strategy is a key component of any organisation which enables growth, delivery and member satisfaction. In the below link you will find short videos delivered by leaders in various companies This is a great resource to understand what strategy can mean for various organisations and provide guidance in creating our own strategy Strategy Fest Presentations Strategy Bootcamp - Slideshow 2022
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Lesson 5	Leadership in any area is so important, and learning how to lead is a skill that anyone responsible for others, either in the Association Committee or within the Volunteer Framework should undertake. The following resources offer high-level topics only and are provided to raise awareness TRAIN-5-Essential-Leadership-Strengths-eBook-1.pdf Fit-for-Purpose-leadership-chapter-COMPLETE-2020-05-22-2-1.pdf
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Information Resource 1	TMJ Online Course created by Orofacialpain Org UK and presented by Dr Tara Renton. The course covers three modules, Medical, Psychology and Mental Health tips and Physiotherapy exercises https://orofacialpain.org.uk/courses/temporomandibular-joint-disorders-1/
Information Resource 2	ACNC short course for the Public Officer to learn how to provide the annual statement and other documents https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/the-annual-information-statement
Information Resource 3	Website Admin Training Videos https://youtu.be/JhHT9Ss4j-E?si=dtxHRGYkVgCvra0e

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Section 6 – Counselling Training

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Manual 1	“The ultimate goals of coaching are to increase self-regulation of clients and to guide them in a desired direction, a direction that results in subjective wellbeing or, using a more common term, happiness. This direction involves thoughts, beliefs and actions. Stated simply, self-regulation is the self in action aiming to experience a happy and meaningful life. However, findings in the clinical field show that effective self-regulation may not always be considered an easy task. For instance, depression rates have been 10 times higher compared to 1960 and burnout rates are increasing every year”This manual is designed to guide a counsellor through the process of supporting and assisting a client in need and should be used with *Manual 2* Positive-Psychology-Coaching-Instruction-Manual-for-Practitioner
Manual 2	“Welcome to this intervention. The upcoming sessions all share one purpose: to help you move closer to your personal goals and increase your well-being. In order to do so, we adopt a positive focus. Rather than merely focusing on what is wrong and what prevents you from reaching your goals, we will also consider your personal strengths. In this intervention, we will focus on what is most important in your life and consider all the personal qualities you already possess that will allow you to reach your personal goals and deal with challenges that may arise on your journey. This manual was created to serve as a guide throughout the coaching sessions. It was designed for several specific purposes: ▪ to offer a theoretical background and context for the phases of this intervention ▪ to help you remember the action steps and commitments that you agreed on ▪ to serve as a logbook for the most important insights that result from this intervention”This manual is designed to guide a client through the process of being supported and provides the structure based on *Manual 1* Positive-Psychology-Coaching-Workbook-for-Client
Manual 3	“Developed in the early 1960s by Aaron T. Beck, cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) is one of the most well-researched psychological treatments to date. The basic premise of CBT is that what we think, how we feel and how we behave are all closely connected (see Fig. 1.1)—and all of these factors have a decisive influence on our wellbeing.”A guide to the background of CBT Positive CBT Introduction
Manual 4	“Even if you’re relatively unfamiliar with psychology, chances are you’ve heard of cognitive-behavioral therapy, commonly known as CBT. It’s an extremely common type of talk therapy practiced around the world. If you’ve ever interacted with a mental health therapist, a counsellor, or a psychiatry clinician in a professional setting, it’s likely you’ve participated in CBT. CBT is one of the most frequently used tools in the psychologist’s toolbox. Though it’s based on simple principles; it can have wildly positive outcomes when put into practice. In this guide, we’ll explore what CBT is, how it works, and how you can apply its principles to improve your own life or the lives of your clients.”This manual provides an understanding of how cognitive behavioural therapy is used to assist clients Your Ultimate CBT Toolbox to Overcome Cognitive Distortions
Resource 5	The downloads in this section are individual exercises, covering a goal, advice and a framework of questions within each worksheet, designed to encourage sufferers to focus on other things in their lives, rather than the pain they suffer. They can be used by our Support Group Leaders to really understand how to frame counselling in a positive way 17 Positive Psychology Exercises-Introduction Adopting-a-Growth-Mindset-to-Criticism-1.pdf Analyzing Environmental Strengths Chasing Happiness Creating Savouring Rituals Daily Exceptions Journal Doors Closed Doors Open Experiencing Awe Exploring Flow Experiences Getting Off the Hedonic Treadmill Positive Reminiscence Random Acts of Kindness Rewriting the Narrative with Humour The Best Possible Team The Metaphor of David The Strengths Wheel Using Photography to Increase Savouring Writing About Intense Positive Experiences
Resource 6	“The question “What is wrong with people?” has guided the thinking of many psychologists and dominated countless scientific studies during the 20th century. It is hard to deny that it is an important question. In our attempts to answer the question, we have gained insight into many illnesses and have developed effective treatments for a wide range of problems. However, focusing on disease and deficit has limited our understanding and knowledgebase to pathology, and as a consequence, we have devoted relatively little attention to factors that make life worth living.”This section includes an Introduction to Resilience and Coping exercises and work sheets covering the subject introduction, goal and advice 17-Resilience-Coping-Exercises-Introduction-1.pdf A-Personal-Coping-Mantra-1.pdf Adopting-a-Growth-Mindset-to-Criticism-1.pdf Benefit-Finding-1.pdf Costs-and-Benefits-of-Unhelpful-Behaviour-1.pdf Extracting-Strengths-from-Problems-1.pdf Finding-Silver-Linings-1.pdf Hope-Map-1.pdf Identifying-Emotional-Avoidance-Strategies-1.pdf Inspiration-and-Dealing-with-Challenges-1.pdf Meditation-on-the-Soles-of-the-Feet-1.pdf Moving-Towards-a-Growth-Mindset-1.pdf My-Learnings-List-1.pdf Strengths-Spotting-by-Exception-Finding-1.pdf Tapping-Into-Your-Inner-Optimist-1.pdf The-Mindset-Survey-1.pdf Valued-Living-During-Challenging-Times.pdf The-Spheres-of-Personal-Control-1.pdf
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The National Standards for Volunteering Involvement - 2015

Support Group Leader Reports and Resources

Volunteer Induction - completion

Volunteer Induction - feedback

Standard 5: Support and development

Standard 8: Quality management and continuous improvement

Section 1 – The Trigeminal Nerve

SGL Training - Quiz 1

SGL Training - Quiz 2

SGL Training - Quiz 3

SGL Training - Quiz 4

SGL Training - Quiz 5

Section 2 – Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatments

Issued by Australian Pain Management Association

Section 3 – Pain Management and Quality of Life

Section 4 – Support Leader Responsibility

SGL Training - Peer Mentor Contact Form

SGL Training - Peer Mentor Contact Form

Section 5 – Committee Member Training

Section 6 – Counselling Training

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The National Standards for Volunteering Involvement - 2015

Support Group Leader Reports and Resources

Volunteer Induction - completion

Volunteer Induction - feedback

Standard 5: Support and development

Standard 8: Quality management and continuous improvement

Section 1 – The Trigeminal Nerve

SGL Training - Quiz 1

SGL Training - Quiz 2

SGL Training - Quiz 3

SGL Training - Quiz 4

SGL Training - Quiz 5

Section 2 – Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatments

Issued by Australian Pain Management Association

Section 3 – Pain Management and Quality of Life

Section 4 – Support Leader Responsibility

SGL Training - Peer Mentor Contact Form

SGL Training - Peer Mentor Contact Form

Section 5 – Committee Member Training

Section 6 – Counselling Training

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