Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain 

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain is a free six week workshop series that helps people with chronic pain to better cope with pain symptoms and activities of daily life. All participants will receive the "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain" resource book and "Moving Easy Program" CD. Caregivers are welcome to register. We suggest that participants attend all six sessions of the workshop, where possible. All sessions are 2.5 hours per week and are offered both in person and online. Use of computer camera and audio is required for workshops hosted online using the Zoom Platform.

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Session 1:

• What is Pain?
• Using your Mind to Manage Symptoms
• Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
• Introduction to Action Plans

Session 2:

• Feedback/Problem-Solving
• Dealing with Difficult Emotions
• Values for Pacing / Time Management
• Physical Activity and Exercise     
• Dealing with Difficult Emotions
• Making an Action Plan

Session 3:

• Feedback/Problem-Solving
• Using Your Mind to Manage Symptoms
• Moving Easy Program
• Healthy Eating
• Making an Action Plan

Session 4:

• Feedback/Problem-Solving
• Practice Moving Easy Program
• Healthy Eating
• Depression Management
• Communication Skills
• Making an Action Plan

Session 5:

• Feedback/Problem-Solving
• Practice Moving Easy Program
• Values for Pacing / Time Management
• Medication Usage                          
• Making Informed Treatment Decisions
• Decision Making
• Making an Action Plan

Session 6:

• Feedback/Problem-Solving
• Working with Your Health Care Professional and Health Care Organization
• Communication Skills
• Working with Your Health Care Team
• Future Plans

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