Chronic Pain. Chronic Illness. SpOonies
“Spoonies” is a term used to describe persons living with chronic pain or illness who use spoons as a metaphor for their energy and ability to engage in what can often feel like a finite amount of everyday tasks and activities.
Persons in this community cannot often predict how many spoons they will have on any given day, and they must make choices that dictate what spoons they are going to put towards what task or activity. Therapy for spoonies can often lead to increased power and feelings of control.
How I Support Spoonies
Therapy is a space where I invite you to be angry, sad, disappointed, and frustrated with your chronic pain.
Therapy also gives us an opportunity to explore how to be autonomous despite the uncertainty of your pain.
Supporting you with following and exploring treatment plans established with your other healthcare providers, therapy is also a place we can explore your desired relationship with your pain or illnesses and find accessible and approachable ways to get there.