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Managing Pain and Stress Class Series: Know Pain, Know Gain
Fee: $50
This six-week program is offered exclusively to current Sharp Rees-Stealy patients who have HMO insurance. It is designed to provide you with the tools to manage your chronic pain.
The first hour of each week's class is supervised in a group setting by a licensed psychologist. A number of topics will be covered, including:
- Developing personal goals for pain management
- Learning about the relationship between pain and mood
- Understanding your relationship with pain
- Working with your health care team regarding treatment options
- Improving sleep and restoration tools
- Introduction to mindfulness practice for pain
The second hour of each session will also take place in a group setting and will be led by a licensed physical therapist. A variety of stress-reducing techniques will be discussed, including:
- Education on how the body responds to chronic pain on a systemic level
- Meditation and guided imagery
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Simple stretching
- Introductions to movement options like yoga, Pilates and tai chi
Please note that this program does not include medication prescription.
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Begins Wednesday, Nov. 6
9610 Granite Ridge Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
Begins Wednesday, Feb. 5
9610 Granite Ridge Dr
San Diego, CA 92123