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05/09/2024
Connect My Health Portal
Use ConnectMyHealth to view your health records, and truly empower your health journey.
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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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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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Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Caring for a family member or friend with a chronic condition can be challenging- physically, emotionally, and financially.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a free 6- week educational program that helps you build the skills you need to take better care of yourself as you provide care for others.
This evidence-based workshop helps you to build your self-care toolbox to help reduce stress, improve self-confidence and communication, find balance, and identify valuable community resources.
Some of the skills you will learn are:
- How to identify and reduce personal stress
- How to communicate feelings, needs and concerns
- How to communicate in challenging situations
- Mastering caregiving decisions
Click Here to view the "Powerful Tools for Caregivers" class promotional video!
Session #1:
- Introductions
- Challenges of Caregiving
- Managing Self-Care: Your Self Care Toolbox
- Making an Action Plan
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Session # 4:
- Feedback and Solution-Seeking
- Being Assertive
- Assertive Communication: DESC
- Aikido Communication Style
- Making an Action Plan
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Session # 2:
- Feedback and Solution-Seeking
- Managing Stress as a Caregiver
- Stress Reduction Strategies
- Using Positive Self-Talk
- Breathing for Relaxation
- Making an Action Plan
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Session # 5:
- Feedback and Solution-Seeking
- Listening to Our Emotions
- Managing Emotions
- Making an Action Plan
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Session # 3:
- Feedback and Solution Seeking
- Tools for Expressing your Feelings, Needs and Concerns
- Using “I” Statements
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- Making an Action Plan
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Session # 6:
- Feedback and Solution Seeking
- The Transition Process
- The Family Meeting
- The Power of Optimism
- Future Goals and Action Plans
- Sharing Accomplishments
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Please note: this workshop is held in a highly interactive group setting and requires participation in activities and discussion. All participants will receive a copy of the book “The Caregiver Handbook” as part of the program. All participants must pre-register.
Upcoming Workshops 2025
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If the workshop you wish to attend is full, please call us at 1-866-337-3318 or email us to be added to a waitlist
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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