Living Well Program
A set of workshops to help people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, chronic pain, and living with one or more chronic conditions.
Workshops
Evidence-based Workshop
For those living with diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2)
Self-management techniques include:
- Techniques to deal with symptoms including fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, etc.
- Healthy Eating
- Engaging in regular and appropriate physical activity
- Managing stress and emotions
- Using medications safely and efffectively
- Learning to communicate better with healthcare providers
Participant Experience
"Whether a newly diagnosed diabetic or someone who has had diabetes for years, this course will keep you updated and aware of ways you can help yourself maintain a healthy lifestyle."
Evidence-based Workshop
For those living with chronic pain
Self-management techniques include:
- Balancing activity and rest
- Exercising safely
- Healthy eating
- Understanding medications
- Using your mind to manage pain symptoms
- Identifying ways to cope with difficult emotions
- Effective ways to communicate with others about your pain
Participant Experience
"I found the group setting to be very beneficial. I came into this having a pretty good grasp of pain management. Turns out I learned even more by benefitting from others' experiences"
Evidence-based Workshop
For those living with one or more chronic conditions
Self-management techniques include:
- Understanding and managing common symptoms
- Improving strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance
- Finding work/life balance and managing stress
- Healthy eating
- Making informed treatment decisions
- Using you mind to manage symptoms and emotions
Participant Experience
"A well-rounded program that offers a wide view of managing your illness. It makes you think about multiple ways of dealing with it. Helps you know you're not alone."