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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.

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
Diabetes Education 6-week Series Wednesdays, June 4th-July 9th, 2025
 
Do you have diabetes or know someone who does? Join us for this FREE 6-week series!
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Wednesday
Program Type: Diabetes
Time of Day: Morning

Start Time: 10:00 AM
Start Date: June 04 2025
End Date: July 09 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
Chronic Pain Education 6-week Series Wednesdays June 11th-July 16th, 2025
 
Do you live with chronic pain or know someone who does? Join us! This is a free and interactive, virtual workshop 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: Morning

Start Time: 10:00 AM
Start Date: June 11 2025
End Date: July 16 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
Getting the Most from Your Healthcare Appointment
 
This 1 - 1.5 hours, 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
Day of Week: Wednesday
Program Type: Healthcare Appointments
Time of Day: Afternoon

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

In Person/Virtual: In-Person
Menopause and Mental Health
 
Understand the connection between menopause and mental well-being, so you can navigate this phase with knowledge and confidence.
I am a: Patient
Day of Week: Tuesday
Program Type: Mental Health First Aid
Time of Day: Afternoon

Start Time: 06:00 PM
Start Date: August 19 2025
End Date: August 19 2025

In Person/Virtual: In-Person

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