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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.

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers - 6-Week Series
 
Feeling stretched caring for a loved one?
I am a: Caregiver
Day of Week: Wednesday
Program Type: Caregiving
Time of Day: Morning
Start Time: 09:30 AM
In Person/Virtual: Online
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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: 01:00 PM
In Person/Virtual: In-Person
More Information
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: Tuesday
Program Type: Chronic Pain
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 06:00 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
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: Thursday
Program Type: Diabetes
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 01:30 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
Chronic Disease Education - 6-week series
 
Do you live with a Chronic Condition or know someone who does?
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Friday
Program Type: Chronic Disease
Time of Day: Morning
Start Time: 09:30 AM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
Craving Change ®-- 4- Week Series
 
I am a: Caregiver
Day of Week: Tuesday
Program Type: Craving Change
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 06:00 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
Chronic Disease Education ®-- 6- week series
 
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Wednesday
Program Type: Chronic Disease
Time of Day: Morning
Start Time: 09:00 AM
In Person/Virtual: In-Person
More Information
Craving Change ®-- 4- Week Series
 
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Tuesday
Program Type: Craving Change
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 03:45 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
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Clinician Patient Communication to Enhance Health Outcomes
 
I am a: Healthcare Provider
Day of Week: Wednesday
Program Type: Clinician Patient Communication to Enhance Health Outcomes
Time of Day: Morning
Start Time: 08:30 AM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
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: Wednesday
Program Type: Diabetes
Time of Day: Morning
Start Time: 09:30 AM
In Person/Virtual: In-Person
More Information
Craving Change ®-- 4- Week Series
 
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Saturday
Program Type: Craving Change
Time of Day: Morning
Start Time: 09:00 AM
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, etc.., 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: Monday
Program Type: Wellbeing
Time of Day: Morning
Start Time: 10:00 AM
In Person/Virtual: Online
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Choices and Changes: Motivating Healthy Behaviours _March 10
 
Invest your professional time (9:00- 2:00) into a professional workshop on communications featuring Motivational Interviewing skills.
I am a: Healthcare Provider
Day of Week: Friday
Program Type: Choices and Changes: Motivating Healthy Behaviours
Time of Day: Evening
Start Time: 09:00 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
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Using the BRAIN to Make Decisions
 
This workshop is designed for everyday people, caregivers and patients who must make health related decisions for themselves or for someone else.
I am a: Patient, Caregiver
Day of Week: Monday
Program Type: Wellbeing
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 01:00 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
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Empathy Effect - Countering Bias to Improve Health Outcomes, Tuesdays, March 21 - 28
 
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: Tuesday
Program Type: Empathy Effect: Countering Bias to Improve Health Outcomes
Time of Day: Morning
Start Time: 09:30 AM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
Diabetes, Healthy Feet & You - Workshop
 
Diabetes, Healthy Feet & You
Educational Workshop
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Thursday
Program Type: Diabetes
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 01:30 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
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: 01:00 PM
In Person/Virtual: In-Person
More Information
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
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
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: Thursday
Program Type: Chronic Pain
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 01:30 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
Craving Change ®-- 4- Week Series
 
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Tuesday
Program Type: Craving Change
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 06:00 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
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: Wednesday
Program Type: Brief Action Planning
Time of Day: Morning
Start Time: 09:30 AM
In Person/Virtual: Online
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Mindful Awareness Stabilization Training (M.A.S.T.) -- 4-Week Series
 
This 4-week program introduces mindfulness practices that will help individuals to feel more balanced and present in their lives
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Wednesday
Program Type: Mindfulness
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 01:00 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
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Chronic Pain Education - 6-Week Series
 
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Tuesday
Program Type: Chronic Pain
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 06:00 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
Diabetes, Healthy Feet & You - Workshop
 
Diabetes, Healthy Feet & You
Educational Workshop
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Wednesday
Program Type: Diabetes
Time of Day: Morning
Start Time: 09:30 AM
In Person/Virtual: In-Person
More Information
Webinar: Choices and Changes - Motivating Healthy Behaviours
 
The Choices and Changes webinar provides clinicians with an opportunity to explore their own beliefs about the change process and hear some of the research-informed premises around behavior change.
I am a: Healthcare Provider
Day of Week: Wednesday
Program Type: Choices and Changes: Motivating Healthy Behaviours
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 12:00 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
Chronic Disease Education-- 6 Week Series
 
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Wednesday
Program Type: Chronic Disease
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 01:00 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
Treating Patients with C.A.R.E.
 
I am a: Healthcare Provider
Day of Week: Tuesday
Program Type: Treating Patients with CARE
Time of Day: Morning
Start Time: 08:30 AM
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 important contributing factors.
I am a: Healthcare Provider
Day of Week: Wednesday
Program Type: Health Literacy
Time of Day: Morning
Start Time: 10:00 AM
In Person/Virtual: Online
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Chronic Disease Education - 6 Week Series, Thursdays April 20 - May 25
 
This is a free and interactive, virtual Chronic Disease self-management program where managing chronic health conditions is discussed. Through the use of various coping 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: Morning
Start Time: 09:30 AM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
Chronic Pain Education ®-- 6- week series
 
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Thursday
Program Type: Chronic Pain
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 01:00 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
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: Thursday
Program Type: Sleep
Time of Day: Evening
Start Time: 07:00 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
Empathy Effect - Countering Bias to Improve Health Outcomes, Mondays, April 24 - May 1
 
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: Monday
Program Type: Empathy Effect: Countering Bias to Improve Health Outcomes
Time of Day: Morning
Start Time: 09:30 AM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
Motivational Interviewing 101 - Foundations and Skills Development, Wednesdays, April 26 - May 10
 
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: Wednesday
Program Type: Motivational Interviewing
Time of Day: Morning
Start Time: 10:00 AM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
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: Wednesday
Program Type: Wellbeing
Time of Day: Evening
Start Time: 07:00 PM
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: Morning
Start Time: 10:00 AM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
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: Tuesday
Program Type: Empathy Effect: Countering Bias to Improve Health Outcomes
Time of Day: Morning
Start Time: 09:00 AM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
Chronic Disease Education-- 6 Week Series
 
6-week, virtual workshop for individuals with any ongoing chronic health condition.
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Wednesday
Program Type: Chronic Disease
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 01:00 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
Diabetes Self-Management Program-- 6 Week Series
 
A 6-week workshop to support those living with Type 2 Diabetes
I am a: Patient, Caregiver
Day of Week: Thursday
Program Type: Diabetes
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 05:30 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
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Connect to Learn
 
Communication is an integral part of working with your patients. The Connect to Learn webinar will highlight a number of communication techniques that can take your health interactions from good to exceptional.
I am a: Healthcare Provider
Day of Week: Wednesday
Program Type: Connect to Learn
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 12:00 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
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: Thursday
Program Type: Craving Change
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 01:30 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
Diabetes, Healthy Feet and You!
 
Diabetes, Healthy Feet and You is a peer-led workshop run by people like you who have experienced diabetic foot complications.
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Wednesday
Program Type: Diabetes
Time of Day: Morning
Start Time: 09:30 AM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
Using the BRAIN to Make Decisions
 
This workshop is designed for everyday people, caregivers and patients who must make health related decisions for themselves or for someone else.
I am a: Patient, Caregiver
Day of Week: Wednesday
Program Type: Wellbeing
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 01:00 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
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: Friday
Program Type: Craving Change
Time of Day: Morning
Start Time: 09:30 AM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
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: Tuesday
Program Type: Sleep
Time of Day: Afternoon
Start Time: 12:00 PM
In Person/Virtual: Online
More Information
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