Southern Alberta launching free virtual chronic pain workshops Oct. 28
The free weekly sessions are open to both people with chronic pain and their family members or loved ones.
Why it matters
The free program offers Southern Albertans with chronic pain and their families practical tools and peer support at no cost.
A free virtual workshop series aimed at helping Southern Albertans manage chronic pain is set to begin Oct. 28. The Better Choices, Better Health program runs every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. through Dec. 9, with no session held on Remembrance Day.
The series is designed for people living with chronic pain as well as their family members and loved ones. Rather than focusing on a single diagnosis, it covers tools that can apply across different chronic pain conditions, including techniques for managing symptoms, healthy eating, staying active, and communicating with health-care teams.
Participants will also learn strategies for coping with difficult emotions, simplifying everyday tasks and practicing self-care. Sessions are led by trained volunteers, many of whom live with chronic pain themselves, which organizers say helps create a supportive, peer-based learning environment.
Southern Alberta residents interested in joining can register by calling 1-866-795-9709. Additional information on other Primary Care Alberta programs is available through Alberta Health Services.
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