Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain Workshop Series
Are you living with pain or caring for someone with chronic pain?
Overview
Living with chronic pain can be a lonely and challenging journey, but you’re not alone. Our 6-week Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop offers not just coping strategies, but a community that understands. Discover how to reclaim your life from pain’s grip and find comfort in shared experiences and collective wisdom.
This program helps people who:
- Live with any kind of chronic or ongoing pain
- Feel “stuck” or that change is difficult
Topics include:
Understanding Chronic Pain: Gain insights into what pain is and how it affects the body and mind.
Mind-Body Techniques: Learn about the mind-body connection and how to use distraction techniques to manage pain.
Quality Sleep: Discover strategies for getting a good night’s sleep, crucial for pain management.
Action Planning: Develop personalized action plans to improve daily functioning.
Problem-Solving Skills: Acquire skills to effectively solve problems related to chronic pain.
Pacing and Values: Identify your values for pacing activities to prevent overexertion.
Healthy Eating: Understand the role of nutrition in managing chronic pain.
Exercise: Learn about the Moving Easy Program and endurance exercises to maintain flexibility and strength.
Embrace this opportunity to learn, share, and grow with others who truly understand what you’re going through. Sign up today and start your journey towards a life with less pain and more joy.
Workshop format:
Participants attend 2.5hr sessions, once weekly for 6 weeks. The workshop is interactive and is limited to groups of 10-15 people.
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Get Involved - Volunteer!
Peer Leaders are volunteers who facilitate the Living a Healthy Life workshop series.
Host a Workshop
Help people with chronic conditions to live a healthy life: Host a workshop at your organization!