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Workplace Chronic Disease

January 28th, 2025 to March 6th, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Self-Management Program of Southeastern Ontario
This workshop is online only.

This workshop has 29 remaining seat(s).

FREE workshop that helps to actively achieve best health & wellness while living with a chronic condition in the workplace.

The CDSMP workplace program is one hour, twice a week for 6 weeks. It meets online on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST, from Tuesday January 28 through Thursday March 6, 2025.

Due to funding regulations, priority will be given to those living in Southeastern Ontario.


The Chronic Disease workplace program provides information and skills to those living with one or more chronic conditions at work, helping them better manage their condition and achieve their best health and wellness. Techniques to deal with symptoms of chronic conditions, such as fatigue, pain, sleeplessness, shortness of breath, stress, and emotional problems such as depression, anger, fear, and frustration.

This FREE workshop is for adults of all ages living with chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, cancer, and depression, among others. These workshops are also open to those at risk of developing a chronic disease, as well as family members and caregivers.


The workshops are led by two trained leaders who are trained volunteers with chronic conditions themselves.

Participants report improvement in their lifestyle and general health, as well as improved symptom management and better communication with their doctors. You will receive a copy of the book Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, as well as the audio file Relaxation for Mind and Body.

This workshop is an evidence-based self-management program originally developed at Stanford University and currently supported by the Self-Management Resource Center. Physicians, registered dietitians, occupational and physical therapists, and other health professionals have reviewed all workshop materials.


Topics include:

  • Techniques to help balance work and home life
  • Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation
  • Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
  • Appropriate use of medications
  • Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
  • Nutrition
  • Decision-making
  • How to evaluate new treatments


For more information, please contact [email protected] or 613-542-2949 x1179.

Workplace Chronic Disease Self-Management Small group - SMRC - Self-Management Resource Center (selfmanagementresource.com)

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