AUGUSTA — Healthy Living for ME is offering a free workshop to help individuals with a wide range of chronic pain conditions.
Living Well with Chronic Pain will be offered beginning Thursday, March 11, will run through April 15. Workshops participants will meet weekly from 1 to 3 p.m. on Zoom.
Living Well with Chronic Pain is ideal for people who may be experiencing a wide range of chronic, non-cancer related pain conditions (arthritis, fibromyalgia, injury, Lyme disease, etc.). Participants in this class learn practical tools to help develop self-management skills and develop positive behavior change. Other topics include debunking myths, using your mind to manage symptoms, and healthy eating.
This program is run by peer leaders who understand just how challenging it can be to make our own health and wellness a priority. Throughout this six session series that has been proven to promote health and prevent disease, you’ll learn how to boost your energy, improve mood and decrease fatigue. Participants will receive a free textbook and relaxation CD. This series is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Call 207-620-1642 or email jpaquet@healthylivingforme.org for more information and to register. Technical support is available. The program is provided by Spectrum Generations, the central Maine Area Agency on Aging as well as a federally designated Aging and Disability Resource Center.
