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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.

Chronic Pain Education-- 6 Week Series Jan 13, 2025 to February 17, 2025
 
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: Monday
Program Type: Chronic Pain
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 01:00 PM
Start Date: January 13 2025
End Date: February 17 2025

In Person/Virtual: Online
Chronic Pain Education - 6 Week Series, Thursdays, Jan 16 - Feb 20, 2025
 
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: Morning

Start Time: 09:30 AM
Start Date: January 16 2025
End Date: February 20 2025

In Person/Virtual: Online
Chronic Disease Education - 6 Week Series, Thursday Jan 16, 2025 to February 20, 2025
 
This is a free and interactive, virtual Chronic Disease self-management program where managing chronic health conditions is discussed. Through the practice of tools and skills, you will learn how to better care for yourself and your condition.
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Thursday
Program Type: Chronic Disease
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 01:00 PM
Start Date: January 16 2025
End Date: February 20 2025

In Person/Virtual: Online
Chronic Disease Education - 6 Week Series, Thursdays, January 23 - February 27, 2025
 
This workshop is free and interactive. If you have any ongoing health conditions (example: chronic organ issues, high blood pressure, arthritis, depression, anxiety, heart disease, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, asthma/COPD, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity....) or are a caring for someone living with a chronic condition, and are seeking proven ways to make change, this workshop series is for you!
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Thursday
Program Type: Chronic Disease
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 01:00 PM
Start Date: January 23 2025
End Date: February 27 2025

In Person/Virtual: Online
Anxiety Skills & Strategies-- January 28, 2025
 
Learn more about anxiety, and practice strategies for calming the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Tuesday
Program Type:
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 12:00 PM
Start Date: January 28 2025
End Date: February 11 2025

In Person/Virtual: Online
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: Wednesday
Program Type: Craving Change
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 05:30 PM
Start Date: February 05 2025
End Date: February 26 2025

In Person/Virtual: Online
Stop Worrying!-- February 25, 2025
 
Practical strategies to curtain unhelpful worrying and decrease its negative impact on mood and performance
I am a:
Day of Week: Tuesday
Program Type:
Time of Day: Morning

Start Time: 10:00 AM
Start Date: February 25 2025
End Date: February 25 2025

In Person/Virtual: Online
Powerful Tools for Caregivers - 6 Week Series, Thursdays, February 27 - April 3, 2025
 
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: Thursday
Program Type: Caregiving
Time of Day: Morning

Start Time: 10:00 AM
Start Date: February 27 2025
End Date: April 03 2025

In Person/Virtual: Online
Diabetes Education - 6 Week Series, Tuesdays, March 4 - April 8, 2025
 
Do you live with diabetes or know someone who does?
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Tuesday
Program Type: Diabetes
Time of Day: Morning

Start Time: 09:30 AM
Start Date: March 04 2025
End Date: April 08 2024

In Person/Virtual: Online
Chronic Pain Education - 6 Week Series, Wednesdays, March 5 - April 9, 2025
 
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: Wednesday
Program Type: Chronic Pain
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 01:00 PM
Start Date: March 05 2025
End Date: April 09 2025

In Person/Virtual: Online
Motivational Interviewing
 
Provides a meaningful overview of MI using The Monarch System’s unique approach which integrates MI with other impactful and evidence-based behavior change practices such as coaching methods and key elements of behavior change theories/applications.
I am a: Healthcare Provider
Day of Week: Thursday
Program Type: Motivational Interviewing
Time of Day: Morning

Start Time: 09:00 AM
Start Date: March 06 2025
End Date: March 13 2025

In Person/Virtual: Online
Anxiety Skills & Strategies-- March 13, 2025
 
Learn more about anxiety, and practice strategies for calming the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Thursday
Program Type:
Time of Day: Morning

Start Time: 10:00 AM
Start Date: March 13 2025
End Date: March 27 2025

In Person/Virtual: Online
Stop Worrying!-- March 18, 2025
 
Practical strategies to curtain unhelpful worrying and decrease its negative impact on mood and performance
I am a:
Day of Week: Tuesday
Program Type:
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 01:00 PM
Start Date: March 18 2025
End Date: March 18 2025

In Person/Virtual: Online

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