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Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

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The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program was developed for people who have a primary or secondary diagnosis of chronic pain. Pain is defined as being chronic or long term when it lasts for longer than 3 to 6 months, or beyond the normal healing time of an injury. Examples of chronic pain conditions are chronic musculo-skeletal pain, fibromyalgia, whiplash injuries, chronic regional pain syndromes, chronic pelvic pain, post-surgical pain that lasts beyond 6 months, neuropathic pain, or neuralgias, post stroke pain, persistent headache, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, or those who experience severe muscular pain due to conditions such as multiple sclerosis. The program is led by trained and certified peers with first-hand experience. We discuss dealing with frustration, fatigue, isolation, poor sleep, appropriate exercise, appropriate use of medications and much more. The information provided has been reviewed by professionals who are experts on the subject.

About our evidence-based workshops:

• Open to individuals with chronic conditions and those who support them
• Free for participants
• Take place in a small group setting
• Meet once a week for 2.5 hours over the course of 6 weeks
• Materials and snacks are provided at every session
• Continuing Education Credits are available
• Led by trained and certified peers with first-hand experience

Subjects We Cover

Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep

Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance

Appropriate use of medications

Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals

Nutrition

Pacing activity and rest

How to evaluate new treatments

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