CHAS has partnered with Second Harvest to provide a no charge lunch and cooking class after each workshop. Enroll today by calling 509-462-7676 or 509-434-0402. Register via email at Healthyliving@chas.org.
- Wednesdays 10:00 - 12:30 April 13th 2016 - May 18th 2016
- There is no charge for the workshop
- 6 session, one day per week, 2 1/2 hour plus one hour for lunch and cooking lesson
- For participants with Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes
- Learn new tools to take day-to-day responsibility for your care
- Increase skills necessary to manage Diabetes
- Learn how to work effectively with your health care providers
Common Diagnoses that Benefit
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Mental Health / Behavioral Health
- Arthritis
- Chronic Pain/Fatigue
- COPD/Asthma
- HIV
- Hep C
Program Content
- Decision-making & problem-solving skills
- Exercise for fitness and fun
- Fatigue management
- Dealing with anger, depression, & other negative emotions
- Stress Management
- Preventing low blood sugar
- Preventing complications
- Communication with family, friends, & Health Care Team
- Using prescribed medications
- Nutrition/Healthy eating
- Making informed treatment decisions
- Relaxation techniques
- What to do on sick days
- Skin and foot Care
- Monitoring Blood sugar
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program was developed by the Stanford University Patient Education Research Center and has found that people who take the program have improved their healthful behaviors and their health status.
