We are sorry, but this class is currently full. Please contact Gail Johnson at gail.johnson@commonbond.org to get on the waiting list. You may also choose to select a different class.
Living Well With Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain Self-Management is a group class designed to help participants live a healthy life with chronic pain by managing their symptoms. This program teaches new strategies that will give participants the confidence, motivation, and skills needed to manage living with chronic pain. Classes are highly participative, where mutual support and success build the participants' confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.
- Location
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Online
- Class Leader
Gail Johnson
- Cost
$0
Schedule
| Session | Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri, Nov 5, 2021 | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 2 | Fri, Nov 12, 2021 | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3 | Fri, Nov 19, 2021 | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 4 | Wed, Nov 24, 2021 | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5 | Fri, Dec 3, 2021 | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6 | Fri, Dec 10, 2021 | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
Notes
This class is designed for people who have a diagnosis of chronic pain, offering strategies for dealing with their symptoms. Topics include: techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep, appropriate exercise for maintaining
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and improving strength, appropriate use of medications, communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, nutrition, pacing activity and rest, and how to evaluate new treatments.
This workshop will be hosted by phone. Using a mobile phone, participants will participate in a weekly phone call which lasts about 1 hour. All materials will be provided FREE and mailed to participants prior to the first class. Individuals attending 5 out of 6 sessions will receive a $15 grocery gift card .