Chronic Pain PATH Workshop
A Self-Management Resource Center Program
Wednesday from 3 - 4 p.m. ET
Feb. 25, 2026 - April 1, 2026
TELEPHONE
Feeling tired, overwhelmed, or isolated because of your chronic pain? The Chronic Pain PATH workshop gives you the tools to feel better. You will learn how to:
- Better manage pain, fatigue, and difficult emotions
- Evaluate medical treatments to choose which is the right one 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
- Improved ways to communicate talk with your healthcare providers and family members
- Reduced medication use to manage pain
This workshop is free for Michigan residents. Family members, friends, and caregivers are encouraged to attend with you.
TELEPHONE WORKSHOP:
The telephone workshop meets for 1 hour weekly for 6 weeks. You must have a telephone to attend this workshop. 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
By registering for this workshop, you agree to attend all 6 sessions. If you register for an online workshop, you agree to use your video and audio during each session.
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.
By registering for this workshop you are agreeing to attend all six sessions.
Registration for Chronic Pain PATH Series is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on February 23, 2026.
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 Georgina Guzmán at gguzman@msu.edu or 616-632-7884.