Chronic Pain Self-Management Class

FREE Class in Garden Room at Mt. Carmel Wellness & Community Center

TOPICS COVERED
· Techniques to deal with fatigue, frustration, isolation and poor sleep
· Exercise tips for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance
· Communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals
· Managing medications, activity and rest levels
· How to evaluate new treatment
· Setting weekly goals
· Nutrition

This 6-week class helps you deal with the challenges of 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. The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program was developed at Stanford University.
Who should participate? Anyone who is dealing with ongoing pain is encouraged to participate. Participants should be comfortable in a group setting. Friends and family welcome to attend!

Contact Patricia Duran to register for FREE:
719-845-4875 | pduran@mtcarmelcenter.org