Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain is a six week workshop for anyone suffering from pain, which could include but is not limited to: low back pain, pain for motor vehicle accidents, arthritis, fibromyalgia, etc. Anyone can register themselves for a workshop; no referral from a health care professional is needed. The program was developed through the Stanford University Patient Education Centre, for people living with chronic pain. Workshops are highly interactive and offer the Moving Easy Program which is a gentle movement program in addition to the topics listed below.

Workshop Overview

Session 1

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

Session 2

Feedback and 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 3

Feedback and Problem-Solving	Moving Easy Program (10 minute exercise program done sitting down or standing up with a chair)	Pacing and Planning	Evaluating Treatments	Evaluating Treatments	Making an Action Plan

Session 4

Practice Moving Easy Program	Healthy Eating	Communication Skills (Using “I” Messages)	Problem-Solving	Making an Action Plan

Session 5

Feedback and 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 6

Feedback	Working with Your Health Care Professional and Health Care Organization	Communicating about Pain	Weight Management	Looking Back and Planning for the Future

How do I Register?

To participate in this workshop, go to the Workshop Registration page, or call 905-338-4432 for more information.