Online Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain 

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain is a free online seven 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 seven sessions of the workshop, where possible. The first session is a 30 minute mandatory orientation. All other sessions are 2.5 hours per week. Use of computer camera and audio is required. This workshop is hosted using Zoom Platform.

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Session 1:

• Mandatory 30 minute workshop orientation using Zoom

Session 2:

• What is Pain?
• The Mind-Body Connection/Distraction
• Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
• Introduction to Action Plans

Session 3:

• Feedback/Problem-Solving
• Dealing with Difficult Emotions
• Introduction to Physical Activity and Exercise     
• Better Breathing and Relaxation Body Scan
• Fatigue Management
• Making an Action Plan

Session 4:

• Feedback/Problem-Solving
• Moving Easy Program
• Pacing and Planning 
• Evaluating Treatments 
• Making Decisions 
• Making an Action Plan

Session 5:

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

Session 6:

• Feedback/Problem-Solving
• Practice Moving Easy Program
• Medications for Chronic Pain                         
• Dealing with Depression
• Positive Thinking
• Stress and Guided Imagery Relaxation
• Making an Action Plan

Session 7:

• Feedback/Problem-Solving
• Working with Your Health Care Professional and Health Care Organization
• Communicating about Chronic Pain
• Weight Management 
• Looking Back and Planning for the Future

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