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03/01/2025
Nutrition and Aging Study - University of Waterloo
Do you want to learn tips on how you can improve your nutrition?
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03/07/2024
New! Free Online Program Available
Whole Health, Whole Self is now available through the online self management program.
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03/07/2024
New! Free Online Program Available
Whole Health, Whole Self is now available through the online self management program.
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02/29/2024
Become a Host Organization
Host your next Self-Management Program for your team or organization!
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01/10/2024
Health Coaching Online
Health Coaching is a FREE one-one web based support program to help you manage your conditions and get the most out of life.
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01/10/2024
Exercise and Wellness Resources
You can live well with Parkinson's – stay active and resilient with these resources
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01/10/2024
Fitness for Breath
The Lung Health Foundation presents a variety of Cardiac Respiratory Fitness videos on YouTube!
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01/10/2024
Free Guided Meditations | Insight Timer
#1 free app for sleep, anxiety or stress!
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01/10/2024
Self-Management Programs Network Website
The Self-Management Programs Network website allows patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to access information about self-management programs in Southwestern Ontario.
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01/10/2024
COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool Available Online
This tool works through a series of questions and provides direction on what action to take.
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01/10/2024
Grocery Shopping Service-- Now Available!
Community Support Connections is here to assist you with grocery shopping if you are unable to leave home during this time.
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01/10/2024
COVID-19 Mental Well-being
In these uncertain times it is important to keep informed and choose your information sources wisely.
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01/10/2024
Interested in Becoming a Volunteer Leader?
Are you interested in supporting people with a chronic health conditions to better manage their symptoms? Become a certified Leader today!
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Dial It Down- Relaxation and Stress Management
Develop skills that dial down stress and anxiety by relaxing tight muscles, settling a busy brain, calming emotions, and re-enegizing body and mind.
During this free, 5-week group program you will have the opportunity to practice and develop strong skills from a variety of practical, effective, and well-researched mind/body calming techniques. These drug-free strategies are especially helpful in the self-regulation of anxiety, panic attacks, muscle tension, pain, headaches, and insomnia.
Session # 1:
The good, the bad, and the ugly sides of stress (eustress & distress)
Eating for stress and anxiety management
The 3 dimensions of breathing for calming the nervous system
Quick Body Check
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Session # 4
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Session # 2:
- The brain’s negativity bias, and when to use constructive, action-oriented self-talk
- Introduction to Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- Tips for decreasing jaw/neck/shoulder tension and headaches
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Session # 3
- Trying too hard to relax? Increasing awareness of overly-demanding self-talk
- Introduction to Autogenic Training
- Tips for decreasing insomnia
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*Session information sourced directly from
Stress Management and High Performance Clinic website
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Facilitated by Kathy Somers, R.Kin, BCB from the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic. Click Here to learn more about Kathy Somers
Upcoming Workshops 2024
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| April 10- May 8 |
ONLINE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM |
7:00pm- 8:00pm |
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| June 4- July 2 |
ONLINE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM |
7:00pm- 8:00pm |
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A "VIRTUAL" Classroom
Workshops will be delivered using a password with a secure online videoconferencing tool to create interactive sessions. Participants will be able to interact with the facilitators and other members of the group. They can choose whether to be on camera.
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