Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions is a six week workshop for anyone with a chronic health condition as well as their family members and/or caregivers. This could include diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, lung disease, and other chronic health issues. Anyone can register themselves for a workshop; no referral from a health care professional is needed. Workshops are highly interactive and focus on the topics below.

Chronic Condition Sessions

Session 1

  • Overview of self-management and chronic health conditions
  • The Mind-Body Connection/Distraction
  • Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
  • Introduction to Action Plans

Session 2

  • Feedback and Problem-Solving
  • Dealing with Difficult Emotions
  • Introduction to Physical Activity and Exercise
  • Preventing Falls and Improving Balance
  • Making an Action Plan

Session 3

  • Feedback
  • Making Decisions
  • Pain and Fatigue Management
  • Endurance Exercise
  • Relaxation: Body Scan
  • Making an Action Plan

Session 4

  • Feedback
  • Better Breathing
  • Healthy Eating
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Making an Action Plan

Session 5

  • Feedback
  • Making Healthy Food Choices
  • Medication Usage
  • Making Informed Treatment Decisions
  • Dealing with Depression
  • Positive Thinking
  • Making an Action Plan

Session 6

  • Feedback
  • Working with Your Health Care Professional and Health Care System
  • Weight Management
  • Looking Back and Planning for the Future

If you would like to look for a workshop go to Workshop Registration or call 1 (877) 240-3941 for more information.