Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions

Maximize Your Health is a FREE six week workshop for anyone with a chronic condition. This could include diabetes, mental health, heart disease, arthritis, lung disease, and other chronic health issues. Anyone can register themselves for a workshop; no referral from a health care professional is needed. Workshops are highly interactive and focus on the topics below.

The 6-week Programs are held in community locations throughout Mississauga and Halton region. Participants meet once a week for 2.5 hours for six consecutive weeks; in the same location.

You will receive a FREE resource book “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions"

Session 1

Overview of self-management and chronic health conditions	The Mind-Body Connection/Distraction	Getting a Good Night’s Sleep	Introduction to Action Plans

Session 2

Feedback and Problem-Solving	Dealing with Difficult Emotions	Introduction to Physical Activity and Exercise	Preventing Falls and Improving Balance	Making an Action Plan

Session 3

Feedback	Making Decisions	Pain and Fatigue Management	Endurance Exercise	Relaxation: Body Scan	Making an Action Plan

Session 4

Feedback	Better Breathing	Healthy Eating	Communication Skills	Problem-Solving	Making an Action Plan

Session 5

Feedback	Making Healthy Food Choices	Medication Usage	Making Informed Treatment Decisions	Dealing with Depression	Positive Thinking	Making an Action Plan

Session 6

Feedback	Working with Your Health Care Professional and Health Care System	Weight Management	Looking Back and Planning for the Future

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If you would like to look for a chronic conditions workshop in your area, visit Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions Workshop Registration or call 905-338-4432 for more information.