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Living with pain? What if you could feel better?
If living with ongoing pain is keeping you from doing the things you want to do, Healthy Living with Chronic Pain can help by giving you the tools and strategies to manage your pain. If you’re 18 or older and have or live with someone who has chronic pain, this program is for you!
Developed at Stanford University, the workshop meets for 2½ hours once a week for six consecutive weeks and is facilitated by two trained leaders in a small, interactive group setting. include:
• Short-term goal setting & planning • Relaxation & breathing • Medication usage & evaluating treatments • Quality sleep & fatigue management • Stress and depression management • Healthy eating and nutrition • Decision-making & problem-solving • Fitness for exercise and fun • Communicating effectively with friends, family, and your medical team
This program does not replace existing treatments, but serves to complement a participant’s current medical treatment plan. This program is not meant for a person who has pain medication addiction issues.
