[Hopespringpcsg] WWSMP Workshop Highlight

[Vic Neglia]

Of Interest to some of our members.


> *From:*Kyla Pautler <KylaP at langs.org>
> *Sent:* February 22, 2023 10:59 AM
> *Subject:* WWSMP Workshop Highlight
>
> Good morning,
>
> I would like to take this opportunity to highlight two upcoming _free 
> virtual programs_ for those in our communities living with, or at risk 
> of developing, a chronic condition:
>
>  1. *Take Charge – Chronic Disease *
>
> This is a free small group workshop that meets virtually once per week 
> for 6 weeks. This workshop is appropriate for anyone who lives with a 
> chronic condition or those who are at risk of developing a chronic 
> condition (ex. those with pre-diabetes). Participants learn techniques 
> to manage the symptoms of chronic conditions, such as fatigue, pain, 
> sleeplessness, shortness of breath, stress, and emotional challenges 
> such as depression, anger, fear, and frustration. *Please note that* 
> t*his workshop does not conflict with existing programs or treatment. 
> Treatment is not altered. For all medical questions, participants are 
> referred to their physicians or other health professionals on their 
> health care team.**This workshop is meant to provide adjunct 
> self-management support for individuals living in our communities.*
>
> Topics include:
>
> ·Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance
>
> ·Falls prevention
>
> ·Healthy eating
>
> ·Breathingtechniques
>
> ·Working more effectively with health care providers
>
> ·Communicating with friends and family
>
> ·Communicating with oneself
>
> ·Communicating with the health care system
>
> ·Action-planning, problem-solving, decision-making
>
> Participants that complete the program will receive an additional 
> written resource to support them long term.
>
> *For more information and to register: Click here 
> <https://www.wwselfmanagement.ca/events/event.cfm?ww_event_eventID=5BB7D38C-1E47-4558-ACDA-220A079429A2>*
>
> **
>
>  2. *Diabetes Self-Management Program*
>
> This is a free small group workshop that meets virtually once per week 
> for 6 weeks. This workshop is appropriate for anyone who lives with 
> type 2 diabetes. Participants learn techniques to manage the symptoms 
> of diabetes, such as fatigue, pain, hyper- and hypoglycemia, stress, 
> and emotional challenges such as depression, anger, fear, and 
> frustration. *Please note that this program is not meant to be a 
> replacement for formal diabetes education. This workshop does not 
> conflict with existing programs or treatment. Treatment is not 
> altered. For all medical questions, participants are referred to their 
> physicians or diabetes educators. This workshop is meant to provide 
> adjunct self-management support for individuals with diabetes living 
> in our communities.*
>
> **
>
> Topics include:
>
> ·Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance
>
> ·How to use glucose monitoring in order to make day to day decisions 
> and to manage sick days
>
> ·Healthy eating
>
> ·Appropriate use of medication
>
> ·Working more effectively with health care providers
>
> ·Recommended tests for prevention or delay of complications
>
> ·Proper foot care
>
> ·Action-planning, problem-solving, decision-making
>
> Participants that complete the program will receive an additional 
> written resource to support them long term.
>
> *For more information and to register: Click here 
> <https://www.wwselfmanagement.ca/events/event.cfm?ww_event_eventID=E4C2FBF6-959D-41F7-A1F7-6B8597B77EF8>***
>
> **
>
> Consider posting the attached workshop posters in your spaces and 
> provide copies to clients as appropriate. Thank you for you continued 
> support!
>
> *Kyla Pautler **RKin, CDE, CSEP-CEP**/
> /**Regional Self-Management Program Coordinator*
>
> *Waterloo Wellington Self-Management Program*
>
> */Improving access. Improving knowledge. Improving health./*
>
> Please note: On Tuesdays, I work at Langs mainsite in the Diabetes 
> Education Program and can be reached at 519-653-1470 x 315
>
> Regional Coordination Centre
>
> 150 Pinebush Rd, Unit #6
>
> Cambridge, ON
>
> N1R 8J8
>
> *Phone:*519-947-1000 # 265
>
> *Fax:*519-621-8188
>
> *Email:*kylap at langs.org <mailto:kylap at langs.org>
>
> *Website:*www.wwselfmanagement.ca <http://www.wwselfmanagement.ca/>
>
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