235. Managing Chronic Pain: Creative Healing for Youth in Pain

Have you ever wondered what to do when traditional treatments for chronic pain in children don’t seem to help? 

In this episode of Pediatric Meltdown, Dr. Lia Gaggino chats with Dr. Lonnie Zeltzer and Kim Poston Miller about innovative ways to address pediatric chronic pain. They discuss CHYP (Creative Healing for Youth in Pain), an organization offering hope to families through a creative, holistic approach to healing. Kim shares her personal story of supporting her son Grant’s remarkable recovery, showing how creativity can play a powerful role in pain management. 

Tune in to learn how these approaches are opening new doors for children and families. Could creativity be the missing piece in chronic pain care?

[00:02 - 08:46] From Suffering to Hope – Introduction to CHYP

• Kim talks about her personal journey as an advocate for CHYP, and the pivotal role creative arts played in her child's recovery.
• Unpack the story behind Dr. Zeltzer’s influence in reshaping pediatric pain management.
• Learn about the resourcefulness of a mother navigating her child's illness in a segmented medical landscape.
• Understand CHYP’s role as a free, accessible solution to complex chronic pain issues for any child worldwide.

[08:47 - 14:53] Kim’s Inspiring Journey: Transforming Tragedy into Triumph

• See the power of combining modern medicine with creative healing arts.
• Examine the interconnected struggles of family members often overlooked in medical treatments.
• Discover how social engagement became a lifeline for healing and improved quality of life.
• Find out how a mother's intuition and creative willingness conquered skepticism in professional medical advice.

[14:54 - 23:30] The Creative System: Dr.Zeltzer's Vision and CHYP’s Foundation

• Explore Dr.Zeltzer's 30-year journey of treating kids with chronic pain and the birth of the CHYP initiative.
• Appreciate the need for an online platform providing holistic, no-cost care to children globally.
• Grasp the significance of the biopsychosocial model in comprehending pediatric pain.
• Understand the empowerment and education process for both children and parents under the CHYP program.

[23:31 - 54:36] Creating Magic: Camp as a Vessel for Change and Connection

• Highlight the access to interactive platforms and workshops designed to enhance creative healing for youth.
• Recognize the significance of larger social networks in managing pain through shared lived experiences.
• Celebrate the impactful break-through of barriers, from timidity to friends on social platforms.
• Appreciate CHYP’s strategic growth with events uniquely catering to different age brackets for maximal impact.

[54:37 -  1:00:53]  Dr. Lia’s Takeaways 

Connect with Lonnie Zeltzer

https://linktr.ee/mychyp

https://www.instagram.com/my_chyp/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/creative-healing-for-youth-in-pain/

https://www.facebook.com/creativehealingforyouthinpain

Connect with Kimberly Miller

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