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Self-Management Programs Network

The Self-Management Programs Network allows patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to access information about self-management programs in Southwestern Ontario. Programs are provided by Southwest Self-Management, Waterloo-Wellington Self-Management, Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Self-Management, and Erie-St. Clair Self-Management.

What are self-management programs?

 

Self-management programs are designed to provide you with tools to help you confidently manage your health condition and improve your quality of life, and how to support someone you care about with their health condition. Healthcare Providers also have access to workshops that promote working in partnership with patients and caregivers. Programming is free and available for anyone 18 years and older in Southwestern Ontario.

Event Listing
Chronic Pain Education - 6-Week Series
 
Do you live with chronic pain or know someone who does?
JOIN US...and learn to take control of your health.
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Wednesday
Program Type: Chronic Pain
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 06:00 PM
Start Date: November 01 2023
End Date: December 06 2023

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers-- 6- Week Series
 
6- week interactive workshop series is designed to help caregivers develop a wealth of self-care tools.
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Thursday
Program Type: Caregiving
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 02:00 PM
Start Date: November 02 2023
End Date: December 07 2023

In Person/Virtual: In-Person
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Diabetes Education - 6-Week Series
 
Do you live with Diabetes or know someone who does?
JOIN US...and learn to take control of your health.
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Monday
Program Type: Diabetes
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 01:30 PM
Start Date: November 06 2023
End Date: December 11 2023

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Diabetes, Healthy Feet & You - Workshop
 
Diabetes, Healthy Feet & You
Virtual Educational Workshop
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Monday
Program Type: Diabetes
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 01:30 PM
Start Date: December 18 2023
End Date: December 18 2023

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Better Sleep Workshop-- 5- week series
 
Do you....
Have difficulty falling asleep?
Have a hard time falling back to sleep?
Wake up early and can’t fall back to sleep?
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Monday
Program Type: Sleep
Time of Day: Evening

Start Time: 07:00 PM
Start Date: January 08 2024
End Date: February 05 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Empathy Effect - Countering Bias to Improve Health Outcomes, Thursdays, January 11 - 18, 2024
 
This fast-paced, highly interactive workshop combines opportunities for self-reflection and practical skill-building, for fostering equity in healthcare through consistent patient-centeredness, enhancing the healthcare professional’s ability to convey empathy and build trusting relationships.
I am a: Healthcare Provider
Day of Week: Thursday
Program Type: Empathy Effect: Countering Bias to Improve Health Outcomes
Time of Day: Morning

Start Time: 09:30 AM
Start Date: January 11 2024
End Date: January 18 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Skills of Wellbeing
 
People often think about wellness in terms of physical health - nutrition, exercise, weight management...but it is so much more. Wellness is a holistic integration of mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, fueling the body, engaging the mind, and nurturing the spirit.
I am a: Patient, Caregiver, Healthcare Provider
Day of Week: Thursday
Program Type: Wellbeing
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 01:30 PM
Start Date: January 11 2024
End Date: January 11 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Chronic Pain Education - 6 Week Series, Thursdays, January 11 - February 15, 2024
 
This is a free and interactive, virtual Chronic Pain self-management program where managing pain is discussed through the use of various coping skills and strategies.
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Thursday
Program Type: Chronic Pain
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 06:00 PM
Start Date: January 11 2024
End Date: February 15 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Mental Health First Aid- Virtual & Self-Directed Learning- January 18 + 19, 2024
 
You may know medical first aid...
You may know CPR...
BUT, do you know mental health first aid?
I am a: Healthcare Provider
Day of Week: Thursday
Program Type: Mental Health First Aid
Time of Day: Evening

Start Time: 09:00 PM
Start Date: January 18 2024
End Date: January 19 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Health Literacy
 
Health Literacy refers to a person’s ability to access, understand and act on health related information. In Canada, 60% of adults have low health literacy skills including 88% of seniors. Personal factors as well as the complexity of the message and the health professional’s ability to communicate clearly are all significant contributing factors.
I am a: Healthcare Provider
Day of Week: Monday
Program Type: Health Literacy
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 01:00 PM
Start Date: January 22 2024
End Date: January 22 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers - 6 Week Series, Wednesdays, January 24 - February 28, 2024
 
Caring for a family member or friend with a health condition can be physically, emotionally and financially challenging. This program builds the skills caregivers need to take better care of themselves as they provide care for others.
I am a: Caregiver
Day of Week: Wednesday
Program Type: Caregiving
Time of Day: Morning

Start Time: 10:00 AM
Start Date: January 24 2024
End Date: February 28 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Motivational Interviewing, Thursdays, January 25 - February 15, 2024
 
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a self-management support approach that uses a collaborative conversation style with patients, clients, or peers, in order to draw out and strengthen their motivation and commitment to change. Whether you are a home care nurse trying to help someone who is struggling with multiple chronic conditions or a case worker helping someone to meet their daily needs on a limited income, the core skills can be learned by anyone interested in supporting others to make change.
I am a: Healthcare Provider
Day of Week: Thursday
Program Type: Motivational Interviewing
Time of Day: Morning

Start Time: 09:00 AM
Start Date: January 25 2024
End Date: February 15 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Relaxation Techniques
 
Learn skills to help unwind from stress.
I am a: Patient, Caregiver
Day of Week: Thursday
Program Type: Wellbeing
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 12:00 PM
Start Date: January 25 2024
End Date: January 25 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Brief Action Planning
 
Brief Action Planning (BAP) is based on the premise that motivation comes from within the person. The clinician’s role is to guide people toward creating their own plans, adjusting support as needed, and always seeking to build confidence in those they work with.
I am a: Healthcare Provider
Day of Week: Monday
Program Type: Brief Action Planning
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 01:00 PM
Start Date: January 29 2024
End Date: January 29 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Chronic Pain Education-- 6 Week Series
 
A 6- week workshop for people struggling with chronic or persistent pain.
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Thursday
Program Type: Chronic Pain
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 01:00 PM
Start Date: February 01 2024
End Date: March 07 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Informed Decision Making for Professionals
 
Informed decision making is a way to engage patients, clients, and peers in their own care by working in partnership with them to identify the best course of action. It involves supporting people to consider the potential benefits and risks associated with their options, while factoring in their values and preferences.
I am a: Healthcare Provider
Day of Week: Monday
Program Type: Informed Decision Making
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 01:00 PM
Start Date: February 05 2024
End Date: February 05 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Craving Change ®-- 4- Week Series
 
4-week "how-to" workshop series focusing on helping you change your relationship with food.
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Monday
Program Type: Craving Change
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 05:30 PM
Start Date: February 05 2024
End Date: March 04 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Dial It Down- Relaxation and Stress Management-- 5- Week Series
 
This program helps you develop strong skills in releasing body tension, calming and focusing the mind.
I am a:
Day of Week: Tuesday
Program Type: Wellbeing
Time of Day: Morning

Start Time: 11:00 AM
Start Date: February 06 2024
End Date: March 05 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Craving Change ®-- 4- Week Series
 
4-week "how-to" workshop series focusing on helping you change your relationship with food.
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Tuesday
Program Type: Craving Change
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 05:30 PM
Start Date: February 06 2024
End Date: February 27 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Diabetes Education - 6 Week Series, Wednesdays, February 7 - March 13, 2024
 
Do you live with diabetes or know someone who does?
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Wednesday
Program Type: Diabetes
Time of Day: Morning

Start Time: 09:30 AM
Start Date: February 07 2024
End Date: March 13 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Chronic Pain Education - 6 Week Series, Tuesdays, February 13 - March 19, 2024
 
Open to residents of Grey Bruce.
This is a free and interactive, virtual Chronic Pain self-management program where managing pain is discussed through the use of various coping skills and strategies.
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Tuesday
Program Type: Chronic Pain
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 01:30 PM
Start Date: February 13 2024
End Date: March 19 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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Getting the Most from Your Healthcare Appointment
 
This 2 hour, interactive workshop, focuses on what to do before, during and after an appointment and uses action planning to optimize people’s health.
I am a: Patient, Caregiver
Day of Week: Tuesday
Program Type: Healthcare Appointments
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 01:00 PM
Start Date: February 27 2024
End Date: February 27 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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The Empathy Effect: Countering Bias to Improve Health Outcomes
 
This 4.5 hour training is designed for anyone who works in healthcare who comes into contact with patients/clients and families.
I am a: Healthcare Provider
Day of Week: Thursday
Program Type: Empathy Effect: Countering Bias to Improve Health Outcomes
Time of Day: Morning

Start Time: 08:30 AM
Start Date: February 29 2024
End Date: February 29 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
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