Two-Part Workshop Will Explore Gentle, Mindful Approaches to Living Well with Pain
For Immediate Release Please
October 29, 2025
Program Contacts: Sonya Connelly, sonya.connelly@healthyacadia.org, or Ursula Hanson, ursula@healthyacadia.org
Media Contact: Tracey Carlson, tracey@healthyacadia.org, or (207) 667-7171 Ext. 112
Two-Part Workshop Will Explore Gentle, Mindful Approaches to Living Well with Pain
ELLSWORTH, ME - Healthy Acadia invites community members to join a two-part Mindfulness for Pain Management workshop series on Wednesday, December 10 and 17, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 77 Beechland Road, Ellsworth. Participants will explore practical ways to work with pain by bringing awareness, acceptance, and self-compassion to their experience. This gentle, evidence-based approach can help ease the intensity of pain, reduce stress, and support overall well-being.
Led in a supportive, small-group setting, these workshops are designed for anyone living with chronic pain or interested in learning mindful strategies for self-care. Sessions will include guided practices, discussion, and simple techniques that can be used in daily life to cultivate resilience and calm.
Participation is free, and all are welcome. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit https://forms.gle/wQVePr11CCeiH8Ux6.
Sonya Connelly has served as the Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator at Healthy Acadia since 2020. She holds a master’s degree in counseling and has extensive experience in bereavement support and spiritual formation. With decades of experience in mindfulness, meditation, and contemplative practices, Sonya is passionate about simplicity and the slow living approach.
Ursula Hanson, LCSW, has led Healthy Acadia’s Mindfulness in Education Program and the Monthly Mindfulness Series since 2017. With over 15 years of experience as a therapist, Ursula has used mindfulness to manage her own anxiety and enhance her overall well-being.
For additional information about this and future mindfulness events, or to learn more about other programs focused on building skills that promote mindful living, please contact Ursula Hanson at ursula@healthyacadia.org or Sonya Connelly at sonya.connelly@healthyacadia.org.
Healthy Acadia is a 501(C)(3) community health organization dedicated to building vibrant communities and making it easier for everyone to lead healthy lives. They serve Washington and Hancock counties, providing additional community health support and leadership throughout Maine. For more information about Healthy Acadia’s community health initiatives, visit healthyacadia.org.
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