What exactly is ChronCon?
ChronCon’s Mission Statement
ChronCon is the annual international convention of Chronic Pain Anonymous. The convention strives to support people living with chronic pain and/or illness, by providing a platform with unique engagement opportunities such as panels, workshops, and spaces for community connection. ChronCon’s primary purpose is to nurture Chronic Pain Anonymous as a whole by carrying the message of recovery to those who still suffer, while also strengthening connections between members around the world.
All CPA members are invited to drop into a ChronCon Planning Committee meeting (NOW MEETING TWICE A MONTH)
- 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm ET (4 pm PT/ 5 pm MT/ 6 pm CT) &
- 3rd Thursday’s of the month 4:00 pm ET (1 pm PT/ 2 pm MT/ 3 pm CT)
Meeting ID: 820 962 36773 Password: CPA
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Or via direct link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82096236773?pwd=QUdkc0twYjhwcExSYU11MDh5czF5UT09
Camp ChronCon hopes to foster the connections and growth we experience at summer camps, retreats, around a campfire, and trying new things. Growth often happens when we step into a new environment. Recovery works the same way—creating room for rest, reflection, and building tools that carry us forward. Never been to camp before? It’s never too late! Come join Camp ChronCon 2026, May 23 & 24.
Session Application Submissions
Come help create Camp ChronCon 2026!! How can you help create a CPA retreat from home? What session was missing from last year? What do you want to share with CPA? A panel discussion? Certain speakers you’d like to see? A workshop you want to host? Don’t miss your chance! Fill out the session application before the deadline to reserve your spot.
Memorial Submissions
Every year at ChronCon, we take time to remember any CPA members that we may have lost since the last convention. Please use the form (link below) to submit your request. You are welcome to fill this out throughout the year, not only around the time that ChronCon registration is open.
Please reach out to the ChronCon Planning Committee if you have any questions or issues with this form.
2025 ChronCon Session Recordings
The Art of a Balanced Fourth Step
Creative Ways to Be of Service
Playing with Poetry
Crafting From Under the Covers
Steps Outside the Box
My Artful Adaptation
My So-Called Social Life
Evolution of a Meeting
2024 ChronCon Session Recordings
Next Generation Recovery: Behind the Waiting Room (Panel)
Meeting Merry-Go-Round (Panel)
Friends and Family (Panel)
Step 2 Struggles (Panel)
Finding Joy in Creativity Together (Panel)
2023 ChronCon Session Recordings
Working the First Step (Panel)
Experience, Strength & Hope (Panel)
Holding Onto Hope; Eventually Finding Peace (Speaker Meeting)
Finding Serenity While Caring for Loved Ones (Panel)
Practicing Step 11 with Meditation (Experiential Workshop)
Living Comfortably by Letting Go.… (Presentation and Discussion)
Joy in CPA (Speaker and Q&A)
Mirror Mirror on the Wall (Step 10,11,12 Creative Ways of Finding Self Love)
Time Travel & Trivia (Speaker and Trivia Game)