Chronic Pain Self-Management is a free group workshop designed to help people living with chronic pain better manage their symptoms and improve their daily lives, according to a press release. The program is being offered at no cost by Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota in partnership with Albert Lea Senior Center.

In the six-session workshop, participants learn practical skills to manage the challenges of living with chronic pain, including stress management, exercise proven to lessen symptoms, healthy eating, goal setting, medication management, effective communication skills and resources to assist in evaluating treatment options. The workshop is interactive and focuses on peer support.

A brief informational meeting with the opportunity to register will take place at 9 a.m. Feb. 27 at Albert Lea Senior Center.

Workshop sessions will take place at Albert Lea Senior Center each Wednesday for  six weeks from 9 to 11 a.m. beginning March 6. Registration is required, as space is limited.

For additional information, questions or to register, call 507-450-1518 or 507-450-1091.