Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and March 7, 2024
Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET

Online Live Zoom Meeting

Individual studies have shown that program participants experience improved symptom management, better communication with physicians, a greater sense of self-efficacy, increased physical activity, and better general health compared to those who had not participated in the workshop. Those are just some of the potential benefits.

Workshops are led by two trained leaders who may, themselves, have a long-term health condition. Workshop participants are people with many different health conditions. The workshop content is not disease specific; rather, it focuses on symptoms that are common to people with a variety of health conditions. The goal of the workshop is to help participants become better self-managers. Over the 6 weeks, emphasis is placed on creating personal action plans and setting practical, achievable goals. Participants learn strategies to help them deal with problems such as pain, fatigue, and difficult emotions. Other topics include managing symptoms, managing medications, working with health care providers, relaxation, healthy eating, physical activity and communicating with family and friends.

Cost: FREE