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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.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers - 6 Week Series, Tuesdays, April 8 - May 13, 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: Tuesday
Program Type: Caregiving
Time of Day: Morning

Start Time: 10:00 AM
Start Date: April 08 2025
End Date: May 13 2025

In Person/Virtual: Online
Chronic Disease Education - 6 Week Series
 
Join us for this free and interactive workshop. 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: Tuesday
Program Type: Chronic Disease
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 12:00 PM
Start Date: May 06 2025
End Date: June 10 2025

In Person/Virtual: In-Person
Take Charge! Diabetes- 6 Week Series
 
A 6-week workshop to support those living with Type 2 Diabetes
I am a: Patient, Caregiver
Day of Week: Wednesday
Program Type: Diabetes
Time of Day: Morning

Start Time: 09:00 AM
Start Date: May 07 2025
End Date: June 11 2025

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

Start Time: 12:00 PM
Start Date: May 20 2025
End Date: May 20 2025

In Person/Virtual: Online
Diabetes Healthy Feet & You
 
Learn how to prevent foot complications and care for your feet at home.
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Monday
Program Type: Diabetes
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 01:00 PM
Start Date: May 26 2025
End Date: May 26 2025

In Person/Virtual: In-Person
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: May 26 2025
End Date: June 23 2025

In Person/Virtual: Online
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: Tuesday
Program Type: Informed Decision Making
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 01:00 PM
Start Date: June 10 2025
End Date: June 10 2025

In Person/Virtual: Online
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: Thursday
Program Type: Brief Action Planning
Time of Day: Morning

Start Time: 09:00 AM
Start Date: June 12 2025
End Date: June 12 2025

In Person/Virtual: Online

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