Self-Management Programs
Our free self-management workshops are here to help you feel more confident and in control of your health. Whether you’re living with a long-term condition, supporting a loved one, or just want to get more out of your doctor’s visits, we have a program for you.
What to Expect: Our core workshop series (Chronic Disease, Diabetes, and Chronic Pain) run for 6 weekly sessions, with each session lasting up to 2.5 hours. For the best experience, we highly recommend attending all sessions, but we understand that life happens—it is okay if you need to miss a week!
In our workshops, you will:
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Meet in a supportive group: Join others in a friendly and welcoming space.
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Learn new skills: Find practical ways to deal with challenges like pain, stress, and fatigue.
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Set your own goals: Create simple, personal action plans that matter to you.
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Get support: Share your successes and get helpful ideas from the group.
Best of all, you do not need a referral from a doctor to join and they are completely free!
Upcoming Workshops
- Getting the Most from your Healthcare Appointment
- Chronic Disease
- Diabetes
- Chronic Pain
- ABC Health Matters
- Training Opportunities
- Cancer
Designed to make every minute count, this brief session equips you with strategies to prepare for medical visits and ask the right questions. You will leave with the skills to partner effectively with your healthcare provider, ensuring you get the answers and care you need.
January 19, 2026, 6:00PM – 7:30PM EST/5:00PM – 6:30PM CT
February 21, 2026, 4:00PM – 5:30PM EST/3:00PM – 4:30PM CT
March 22, 2026, 4:00PM – 5:30PM EST/3:00PM – 4:30PM CT
Attend a complete session and receive a free pill box and a hot/cold ice pack.
Designed for anyone living with a long-term health condition, this workshop teaches practical skills to manage symptoms like fatigue, pain, and stress. Participants gain the confidence to handle daily challenges and work effectively with their healthcare team to improve their overall quality of life.
Virtual
- January 18 – February 22 (Sundays) | 3:00PM – 5:30PM EST/2:00PM – 4:30PM CT
- March 3 – April 7 (Tuesdays) | 1:00PM – 3:30PM EST/12:00PM – 2:30PM CT
- March 5 – April 9 (Thursdays) | 9:30AM – 12:00PM EST/8:30AM – 11:00AM CT
In-Person
This specialized workshop empowers individuals with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes to manage their blood sugar, healthy eating, and stress with confidence. Through supportive group discussions, you will build a practical “toolkit” to prevent complications and maintain an active, healthy lifestyle.
Virtual
- January 20 – February 24 (Tuesdays) | 1:00PM – 3:30PM EST/12:00PM – 2:30PM CT
- March 4 – April 8 (Wednesdays) | 6:00PM – 8:30PM EST/5:00PM – 7:30PM CT
- March 7 – April 11 (Saturdays) | 10:00AM – 12:30PM EST/9:00AM – 11:30AM CT
In-person
This program offers vital support for those living with long-term pain, teaching techniques to break the “cycle of symptoms” through pacing, gentle exercise, and relaxation. You will learn how to balance activity with rest and communicate more effectively with your healthcare providers to regain control of your day.
Virtual
- January 15 – February 19 (Thursdays) | 1:00PM – 3:30PM EST/12:00PM – 2:30PM CT
- January 17 – February 21 (Saturdays) | 9:30AM – 12:00PM EST/8:30AM – 11:00AM CT
- March 2 – April 6 (Mondays) | 9:30AM – 12:00PM EST/8:30AM – 11:00AM CT
In-person
Chronic Pain Self-Management Program – VIRTUAL NEW LEADER TRAINING
- 13 sessions
- Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9:30AM – 12PM
- Part 1: February 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
- Part 2: March 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
Cancer Thriving and Surviving – VIRTUAL NEW LEADER TRAINING
- 13 sessions
- Tuesdays/Thursdays, 2:00PM – 4:30PM
- Part 1: January 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
- Part 2: March 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
Workshops will be scheduled for March 2026. Check back soon!
Designed for anyone living with a long-term health condition, this workshop teaches practical skills to manage symptoms like fatigue, pain, and stress. Participants gain the confidence to handle daily challenges and work effectively with their healthcare team to improve their overall quality of life.
This specialized workshop empowers individuals with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes to manage their blood sugar, healthy eating, and stress with confidence. Through supportive group discussions, you will build a practical “toolkit” to prevent complications and maintain an active, healthy lifestyle.
This program offers vital support for those living with long-term pain, teaching techniques to break the “cycle of symptoms” through pacing, gentle exercise, and relaxation. You will learn how to balance activity with rest and communicate more effectively with your healthcare providers to regain control of your day.
Designed to make every minute count, this brief session equips you with strategies to prepare for medical visits and ask the right questions. You will leave with the skills to partner effectively with your healthcare provider, ensuring you get the answers and care you need.
A series of specialized workshops designed to help you navigate specific health challenges:
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Organizing Care: Practical tips for managing appointments and health records.
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Healthy Caregiving: Essential support for those caring for loved ones.
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Managing Stress with a Rare or Chronic Disease: Coping strategies for unique health pressures.
Focusing on life after treatment, this workshop supports survivors in managing the physical and emotional changes that follow a cancer diagnosis. Participants explore tools to handle fatigue, cope with the fear of recurrence, and transition from “patient” to a person thriving in their new normal.
Driven me to stay on an active healthy routine
I really like writing my action plans every week!
It helped me in keeping my health as first priority and doing some extra to be healthy.
I found the workshop to be a welcome and educational distraction to my everyday life. It gave me great skills in dealing with pain, emotions, physical fitness and healthy eating skills.
Questions? Interested in participating in a workshop?
Please contact Kevin, Manager for Chronic Disease Self-Management Program at 807-626-8480.