If living with ongoing pain is keeping you from doing the things you want to do, Healthy Living with Chronic Pain can help you manage your pain. Developed at Stanford University, Healthy Living with Chronic Pain meets for 2.5 hours ones a week for six consecutive weeks and is facilitated by two trained leaders. Topics include:
Relaxation and breathing
Medication usage and evaluating treatments
Quality sleep and fatigue management
Stress and depression management
Healthy eating and nutrition
Decision-making and problem-solving
Fitness for exercise and fun
Short-term goal setting and planning
Communicating effectively with friends, family, and your medical team
This program does not replace existing treatments, but serves to compliment a participant's current medical treatment plan. This program is not meant for those with pain medication addiction issues.
To register: Call the Aging & Disability Resource Center at (920) 787-6666
Donation: Suggested donation of $20
Contact
Aging & Disability Resource Center at (920) 787-6666