Chronic Pain PATH Telephone Workshop

A Self-Management Resource Center Program

Wednesdays, July 30-Sept. 10, 2025
12-1 p.m. ET
Join by telephone or computer

If you feel tired, overwhelmed, or isolated because of your chronic pain, this program gives you the tools to feel better. You will learn how to:

  • Deal with pain, fatigue, and feeling alone
  • Chose medical treatments that are right for you
  • Make healthier food choices to manage pain
  • Talk with family, friends, and healthcare providers about your pain

Program benefits may include:

  • Increased energy and less fatigue
  • Decreased depression
  • Improved ways to talk to healthcare providers and family
  • Reduced medication use to manage pain

This workshop is free for Michigan residents. Family members, friends, and caregivers are encouraged to attend with you. 

The workshop meets for 1 hour weekly for 6 weeks. When you register, you agree to attend all six sessions. Please let your facilitator know if you are going to be absent.

Technology requirements:

  • Telephone OR an electronic device such as a computer or tablet

This program is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Registration for Chronic Pain PATH Telephone Workshop is open.

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on July 16, 2025.

There are 8 openings available.

Accommodations

Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.  

Contact Information

For more information or questions, contact Christi Demitz at demitzch@msu.edu or 231-592-9498.