Give a brief description of the workshop. 6. Points you can include: Logistics of the program: Topics covered (expand on each): Workshop Exercise and healthy eating Interactive Medication management Not a lecture Using our minds to manage our symptoms Not a “support group” Working with the healthcare system 12-15 participants Dealing with our emotions 2 ½ hours one day a week for 6 weeks Managing pain and fatigue Free (or cost, scholarships available) Communicating with our doctors and our family Location Many others – The “Toolbox” Two workshop leaders, one or both have a chronic health condition Research has shown that people who took the Who can benefit – People with: program have: Arthritis Improved health behavior (exercise, diet, Heart disease communication, etc.) Diabetes More involvement and participation in various Depression activities High blood pressure Reduced disabilities, fatigue, and distress about Chronic pain their health Anxiety Fewer hospitalizations and fewer days in the Fibromyalgia hospital Caregivers & family members IT DOESN’T MATTER (“Every chronic disease is similar when discussing symptoms, ways to cope, and how to better care for yourself.”)
6. Give a brief description of the workshop. Points you can include: Logistics of the program: Workshop Interactive Not a lecture Not a “support group” 12-15 participants 2 ½ hours one day a week for 6 weeks Free (or cost, scholarships available) Location Two workshop leaders, one or both have a chronic health condition Who can benefit – People with: Arthritis Heart disease Diabetes Depression High blood pressure Chronic pain Anxiety Fibromyalgia Caregivers & family members IT DOESN’T MATTER (“Every chronic disease is similar when discussing symptoms, ways to cope, and how to better care for yourself.”) Topics covered (expand on each): Exercise and healthy eating Medication management Using our minds to manage our symptoms Working with the healthcare system Dealing with our emotions Managing pain and fatigue Communicating with our doctors and our family Many others – The “Toolbox” Research has shown that people who took the program have: Improved health behavior (exercise, diet, communication, etc.) More involvement and participation in various activities Reduced disabilities, fatigue, and distress about their health Fewer hospitalizations and fewer days in the hospital
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