The CNA is currently offering on-line connections/discussion meetings. Anyone with neuropathy or anyone who provides care or lives with someone suffering from neuropathy is welcome to attend.  These are the first Tuesday of each month.

If you wish to participate register in advance for this set of meetings:

Click Here to register for CNA Connections

These meetings are limited to 25 participants.  It is based on a first “meeting accepted” / first permitted basis. This means you must register for the meeting if you wish to attend.

Please note: we are using Zoom to conduct these meetings.  If you need help setting up your computer to use Zoom you may also contact Events@CalgaryNeuropathy.com for a one-on-one session. Note: this support is on a best effort basis and Linda cannot guarantee success.

Meeting format:

We are primarily a neuropathy education group and so our CNA connection meetings focus on a specific self-management topic each meeting.  The topic is often not decided until soon before the meeting.  As standard procedure the administrator will read an article from the CNA website to start the discussion.

Note: These meetings will NOT be recorded.

On-Line Meeting Etiquette:

1. It is good etiquette to put yourself on mute and to un-mute yourself when you wish to comment or ask a question.  Be aware, if you have disruptive background noise the meeting administrator may put you on mute to aid everyone’s ability to hear.
2. If you are typing, ensure you place your self on mute.
3. You may use the Chat box to ask questions or to communicate directly with the administrator.
4. Headsets work best for some people, they reduce the need to project (raise your voice) and may block some background noise.
5. It is best to save snacks for after the meeting, but feel free to have your favorite bev in hand.
6. No abuse will be tolerated, anyone being abusive or intolerant will be removed from the meeting.

Your Support of Neuropathy Education is Appreciated:

The CNA exists solely because of donations and fundraising. We do still have association expenses and so, if you are able, any support you can provide is greatly appreciated.   Please use the e-transfer option or click the donate button on our CNA website home page if you can support us in our education and support efforts.

FYI, under normal (non-covid) conditions we suggest a $25 annual or $5.00 for drop-in donation.  Compassion pricing is always available upon request.

All contributions go towards online and in person meeting expenses, the CNA Website, educational material development and distribution.

Please note: the CNA Terms of Use applies to all CNA Events.

CNA Connections: PM – February to June 2021

The CNA’s on-line “CNA connections: PM”/discussion meetings are currently open to anyone with neuropathy or anyone who provides care or lives with someone suffering from neuropathy is welcome to attend. All are welcome.

Click here to Register:  CNA Connections: PM

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Meeting format:

We are primarily a neuropathy education group and so our CNA connection meetings focus on a specific self-management topic each meeting.  The topic is often not decided until soon before the meeting.  As standard procedure the administrator may read an article from the CNA website to start the discussion.

Note: These meetings will NOT be recorded.

On-Line Meeting Etiquette:

1. It is good etiquette to put yourself on mute and to un-mute yourself when you wish to comment or ask a question.  Be aware, if you have disruptive background noise the meeting administrator may put you on mute to aid everyone’s ability to hear.
2. If you are typing, ensure you place your self on mute.
3. You may use the Chat box to ask questions or to communicate directly with the administrator.
4. Headsets work best for some people, they reduce the need to project (raise your voice) and may block some background noise.
5. It is best to save snacks for after the meeting, but feel free to have your favorite bev in hand.
6. No abuse will be tolerated, anyone being abusive or intolerant will be removed from the meeting.

Your Support of Neuropathy Education is Appreciated:

The CNA exists solely because of donations and fundraising. We do still have association expenses and so, if you are able, any support you can provide is greatly appreciated.   Please use the e-transfer option or click the donate button on our CNA website home page if you can support us in our education and support efforts.

FYI, under normal (non-covid) conditions we suggest a $25 annual or $5.00 for drop-in donation.  Compassion pricing is always available upon request.

All contributions go towards online and in person meeting expenses, the CNA Website, educational material development and distribution.

Please note: the CNA Terms of Use applies to all CNA Events.

 The CNA AGM & Tapping with Sylvia Donley

Click Here to Register for this Meeting

Prior to our presentation Tapping… The first 30 minutes of the March meeting will be the CNA’s required Annual General Meeting.  In this portion of the meeting we’ll give a summary of all the going at the CNA for 2020.

During the second portion of this meeting Sylvia Donley will provide an overview of Tapping, also called EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique.  People use tapping as an alternative method for treating negative emotion and physical pain. Tapping uses the same meridian points as acupuncture.

Please Note: Since this meeting is also the Annual General Meeting (AGM) the format for this month’s meeting will be in a Zoom Meeting format instead of a Zoom Webinar format.

All are welcome.

Your Support of Neuropathy Education is Appreciated:

The CNA exists solely because of donations and fundraising. We do still have association expenses and so, if you are able, any support you can provide is greatly appreciated.   Please use the e-transfer option or click the donate button on our CNA website home page if you can support us in our education and support efforts.

FYI, under normal (non-covid) conditions we suggest a $25 annual or $5.00 for drop-in donation.  Compassion pricing is always available upon request.

All contributions go towards online and in person meeting expenses, the CNA Website, educational material development and distribution.

Please note: the CNA Terms of Use applies to all CNA Events.

Boosting Engagement in Self-Care Activities

Join Gillian Bagg, Occupational Therapist, in exploring

1. 1. The importance of exercise in performing correctly paced daily self-care activities
   2. How to pace daily self-care activities
   3. Barriers to engaging in self-care activities

Click here to register for this Webinar.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

As this is an online event, earphones would be a great bonus but not necessary to enjoy this session.

Gillian owns and operates Gillian Bagg Occupational Therapy Services, a private practice she started 17 years ago.

Gillian graduated from Lakehead University with an Honour’s Bachelor of Physical Education in 1994 and from McMaster University with her Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Therapy in 1996.

She started her career as an OT in her hometown in Northwestern Ontario, first in the area of vocational rehabilitation and then in a rehabilitation hospital.  She assisted her patients with return to work and return to their optimal functioning with respect to their chosen activities of daily living.  She worked with persons injured in accidents and those with chronic medical conditions, including chronic pain and neuropathy.

She moved to Calgary in 1999 and worked as a case manager and occupational therapy consultant for Alberta Health Services – Home Care Program, working with adults with physical and neurological conditions.

She currently works solely in the area of medical legal consultation.  She has been accepted as an expert by the Court of Queen’s Bench in Alberta and by the Provincial Court of British Columbia.

She is passionate about her work as an OT and assisting her clients with achieving their goals of maintaining independence and safety with respect to all aspects of their day-to-day functioning, and ultimately their overall quality of life.

Meeting Format

Webinars are a presentation provided online. Unfortunately they are not fully interactive. You will be able to see and hear the presenter or their screen, but you will not be seen or heard.

CNA webinars are limited to 100 participants. Note: This meeting will be recorded. 

Webinar Etiquette

1. 1. Use the Chat box to ask questions or to communicate directly with the administrator. Please be aware we may not able able to address all questions.
   2. Please keep your questions general, as the speaker cannot address personal health concerns.
   3. No abuse will be tolerated, anyone being abusive or intolerant will be removed from the webinar.

Support of Neuropathy Education is Appreciated

The CNA exists solely because of donations and fundraising. We do still have association expenses and so, if you are able, any support you can provide is greatly appreciated.   Please use the e-transfer option or click the donate button on our CNA website home page if you can support us in our education and support efforts.

All contributions go towards online and in person meeting expenses, the CNA Website, educational material development and distribution.

FYI, under normal (non-covid) conditions we suggest a minimum $25.00 donation for an annual membership (September to August  and is eligible for Canadian tax receipt) or $5.00 for drop-in donation.  Compassion pricing is always available upon request.

Please note: the CNA Terms of Use applies to all CNA Events.