Jan 21, 2021
MARQUETTE Registration is open for a free Michigan State University Extension online course on Chronic Pain Personal Action Towards Health that starts today, organizers announced.
Developed by Stanford University, Chronic Pain PATH provides information and techniques to cope with the challenges associated with chronic pain management. This free, six-session workshop is for adults living with chronic pain and their family caregivers.
A variety of self-management tools, such as communicating with health care professionals, managing medications and stress reduction are explored.
Key components include; understanding the mind body connection, sleep, nutrition, physical activity, how to improve decision making, meeting with your health care provider, communication skills, positive thinking and making weekly personal action plans.