CHRONIC DISEASE SELF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Health Conditions
Do You Have an ongoing health condition such as heart disease, diabetes, chronic pain or lung disease?
Program Details
2 hours a week for 6 weeks
Developed by the Self-Management Resource Center
Led by two trained Peer Leaders either in-person or virtually through Zoom
Receive the “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” resource book
No referral needed – just sign up!
Workshop Topics
Healthy eating & Starting and maintaining physical activity
Medication management
Working with your healthcare provider(s)
Action planning & Problem solving
Dealing with difficult emotions
Each session builds upon the last – attendance to each session is highly encouraged,
You will be free to share and experience how many other people live with similar issues. The group will get to work together, you will get great information to refer to from the textbook.
Where: Woodbine FHT Group Room
When: Tuesdays Sept 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Registration: E-Mail [email protected] or call 1-844-643-7393 or 416-342-5140
You may also want to register for a variety of courses/groups that teach and provide strategies to manage your condition. Please see below for further details:
HEALTH LITERACY
Developed by the Centre for Collaboration, Motivation & Innovation, this workshop focuses on developing health literacy strategies to increase our understanding of healthcare information and recommendations, to help with making informed decisions about our health.
To Register or more information: 905-863-2574, 1-844-643-7393 (Toll Free) [email protected]
INFORMED DECISION MAKING
Developed by the Centre for Collaboration, Motivation & Innovation, this workshop focuses on the BRAIN worksheet (Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Intuition, Next Steps) that can help with making an informed decision.
GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR HEALTHCARE APPOINTMENT
Developed by the South West Self Management Program, this workshop focuses on what to do before, during and after a healthcare appointment through action planning. Ultimately, patients are the most important members of their healthcare team.
Interested in attending? Join us for our next session:
WORKSHOP ZERO – AN INTRODUCTION TO SELF-MANAGEMENT
An overview workshop introducing participants to the Self-Management Tool Box and skills practice to help manage a chronic health condition. It provides a snapshot of what is offered in a full 6-week program.
For More Information and to Register: 905-863-2574 or 1-844-643-7393 (Toll-Free) [email protected]
Website: www.cwselfmanagement.ca