Chronic Pain Self-Management Program - 6 Sessions
Take Charge! Live life to the fullest with your ongoing chronic pain. Join our free 6-week workshop targeted for people with a primary or secondary diagnosis of pain, such as:
- neck, shoulder or back pain
- fibromyalgia
- repetitive strain injury
- neuralgias
- post stroke or central pain
The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program includes:
- technique to deal with problems such as stress and tension, anger, frustration, depression, fatigue, and isolation
- appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance.
- use of pain medications and treatments
- communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
- nutrition
- pacing activity and rest.
Family members and caregivers welcome! Each workshop participant receives a copy of the companion book: Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is FREE OF CHARGE and open to patients and community residents.
To register or for more information, please visit the Waterloo Wellington Self-Management Program – Take Charge–Chronic Pain Self Management website, or call 1-866-337-3318.