Online Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions
The “Living a Healthy Life” With Chronic Conditions workshop is a free online seven-week workshop series that helps people with chronic health conditions better cope with symptoms and activities of daily life. All participants will receive the "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions" resource book. Caregivers are welcome to register. We suggest that participants attend all seven sessions of the workshop, where possible. The first session is a 30 minute mandatory orientation. All other sessions are 2.5 hours per week. Use of computer camera and audio is required. This workshop is hosted using Zoom Platform.
Session 1:
- Mandatory 30 minute workshop orientation using Zoom
Session 2:
- Fatigue and Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
- The Mind-Body Connection/Distraction
- Introduction to Action Plans
Session 3:
- Feedback/Problem-Solving
- Introduction to Problem-Solving
- Dealing
with Difficult Emotions
- Introduction to Physical Activity and
Exercise
- Preventing Falls and Improving
Balance
- Making an Action Plan
Session 4:
- Feedback/Problem-Solving
- Making Decisions
- Pain Management
- Endurance Exercise
- Healthy Eating
- Making an Action Plan
Session 5:
- Feedback/Problem-Solving
- Better Breathing
- Reading Food Labels – Part 1
- Exercise Practice
- Problem-Solving
- Communication Skills
- Making an Action Plan
Session 6:
- Feedback/Problem-Solving
- Reading Food Labels – Part 2
- Medication Usage
- Relaxation Body Scan
- Dealing with Depression
- Communication with Ourselves
- Making an Action Plan
Session 7:
- Feedback/Problem-Solving
- Making
Informed Treatment Decisions
- Working
with Your Health Care Team
- Guided Imagery Relaxation
- Looking Back and Planning for the
Future
Workshop Registration
If you would like to register for a chronic conditions workshop, go to Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions Workshop Registration or call 1-866-971-5545 for more information.