• Debunking myths and the differences between acute and chronic pain
• Pain and Symptom Cycle
• Action Planning and Goal Setting

• Group feedback and support
• Physical movement/activity maintenance
• Better breathing
• Progressive muscle relaxation

• Moving Easy Program (MEP)
• Difficult emotions and dealing with them
• Distraction
• Fatigue and Sleep

• Communication Skills
• Health Eating
• Problem Solving

• Dealing with the Blues and Depression
• Positive Thinking
• Using your mind to manage symptoms

• Making informed treatment decisions
• Working with your Health Care Provider
• Looking Back and Planning for the Future

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program workbook

Pain Management in Older Adults: A Self-Help Guide is designed to help older adults better understand and proactively address their chronic pain problems.

Additional Pain Self-Management Information

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