July 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
July 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
When a child or teen lives with chronic pain, it can leave parents and caregivers searching for answers, clarity, and hope. This informative and supportive webinar is designed especially for families navigating the complexities of Juvenile Fibromyalgia (JFM).
Join our keynote speaker—an expert in pediatric pain—for a deep dive into the realities of fibromyalgia in youth. Together, we’ll explore:
- Why diagnosing JFM can be controversial and why some doctors hesitate
- The earliest signs and symptoms to look out for
- How fibromyalgia affects daily life at home, in school, and social settings
- The role of pain, fatigue, sleep issues, and other common (and often misunderstood) symptoms
- What we know about the biology behind JFM and what that means for your child
- Safe activities, treatment options, and long-term outlooks
You’ll also learn about promising new research, including the FIT Teens program. This program combines coping skills training with gentle neuromuscular exercise, offering real hope for improving function and reducing pain. Through practical guidance and research-backed insights, this webinar will help you better understand your child’s experience and empower you with tools to support their well-being and joy.
July 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am
10:00 am PDT – 11:00 am PDT
Dr. Kashikar-Zuck is a clinical psychologist and Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. She is the Associate Director of the Pediatric Pain Research Center and the founding psychologist of Cincinnati Children’s multidisciplinary pediatric pain clinic.
Her work in pediatric pain focuses on understanding 1) the best ways to assess pain in children, 2) holistic treatments for complex chronic pain conditions in children, including coping skills training and novel exercise-based programs, and 3) what happens to young people with chronic pain as they transition to adulthood. Dr. Kashikar-Zuck has published over 140 scientific papers, is an Associate Editor for the journal PAIN, and has received continuous funding for her research for over 25 years.
Alvina Rosales, PhD, oversees psychological services within the division of Pain Medicine, both inpatient and in the Pain Medicine Clinic. These services include psychological assessments, acute behavioral medicine interventions, and psychotherapy for pain management.
She is the Associate Director of the Pain Rehabilitation Program, an inpatient functional rehabilitation program. She is responsible for directing clinical strategies and developing innovative and evidence-based practices. Dr. Rosales’ research interests include investigating and addressing pediatric health disparities, including the role of social determinants and adverse childhood experiences. She uses a community-centered approach that recognizes the unique expertise of patients, families, and their communities and promotes clinical and community collaborations to develop relevant and sustainable interventions.