South West Self-Management Program

01/29/2026

Caring for a loved one can be difficult, especially if you're struggling to care for yourself.

Ontario residents, if you need help as caregiver, join South West Self-Management’s free, six-week, online Powerful Tools For Caregivers workshop series! Gather with fellow caregivers to learn effective tools and strategies you can use to manage stress, communicate better, and find resources in your community.

The series will be held on Tuesdays from March 24 - April 28, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Registration is open at https://www.swselfmanagement.ca/support-for-caregivers. To register, click on the virtual workshop link, click Request Service, and enter your address to access the formal registration screen.

You can manage!

01/28/2026

Join us ONLINE on Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026 (6:30–8:00pm) for Menopause & Mental Health with Amanda Otterman RN,
Menopause affects more than just your body - it can impact mood, memory, stress, and emotional well-being too. This workshop will help you better understand these changes, recognize signs early, and explore practical coping strategies to support your mental well-being during this transition. 💛

👉 Click on the link in our bio register and to learn about our other free menopause support workshops by Amanda!

01/27/2026

01/26/2026

Exercise is an important part of a healthy life and an effective self-management strategy, but getting started on an exercise program can be intimidating, especially if you suffer from chronic pain or a chronic condition. The good news is that exercise doesn’t have to be elaborate or complicated. In fact, a brisk 10-minute walk is a great place to start!

If you want to know more about how to self-manage chronic pain or a chronic condition, our free Living A Healthy Life programs can help. Ontario residents, sign up today to learn practical self-management skills that can help you live a healthier, more engaged life!

Living A Healthy Life With Chronic Pain – Thursdays, January 29 – March 5, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Living A Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions – Thursdays, March 26 – April 30, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Registration is open now at https://www.swselfmanagement.ca/support-for-people-with-health-conditions.

Yes, you can manage!

01/22/2026

Living with diabetes can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to define your life. Ontario residents, if you are pre-diabetic, have type 2 diabetes, or care for someone who has diabetes, the free Living A Healthy Life With Diabetes workshop can help!

Join us on Wednesdays from March 25 – April 29, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. to learn practical skills you can use to self-manage diabetes more effectively and live a healthier life.

Registration is open at https://www.swselfmanagement.ca/support-for-people-with-health-conditions. Click on the Living A Healthy Life With Diabetes - Virtual workshop link, click Register, and enter their address to access the formal registration page.

You can manage!

01/22/2026

Don’t have a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner? 🩺

We encourage you to register with Health Care Connect, a provincial program that helps connect Ontarians without a primary care provider to one in their community. Once registered, a care connector will search for a doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients in your area.

👉 To sign up, call 8-1-1 or visit ontario.ca/healthcareconnect

If you or someone you know is without a provider, take a few minutes to register today.

01/21/2026

Free On-line Group - Sink into Sleep😴
To register, call: 519-284-3450, ext. 3100

01/20/2026

Living a healthier life doesn’t have to be complicated! The FREE Skills of Wellbeing workshop can teach you simple, practical ways to improve your mental, physical, and spiritual health in just one short session.

Ontario residents, if you want to learn how to live a little bit better, join us online on Tuesday, March 3 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Registration is open at https://www.swselfmanagement.ca/support-for-people-with-health-conditions. Click on the Skills Of Wellbeing workshop, click Register, and enter your address to access the formal registration page.

Yes, you can manage!

01/15/2026

It can be hard to make health-related decisions on behalf of yourself or a loved one, especially in high pressure and confusing circumstances.

The Using The BRAIN To Make Decisions workshop provides a framework for making tough decisions based on Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Intuition, and Next Steps. It's a powerful tool that patients and caregivers can use to make informed decisions that feel right.

Ontario residents can join our next FREE online Using The Brain To Make Decisions workshop on Thursday, January 29 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. to learn more!

Registration is open at https://www.swselfmanagement.ca/support-for-people-with-health-conditions. Click on the BRAIN workshop link, then click “Register,” enter your address, and click through to the formal registration page.

You can manage!

Join our self-management workshops to improve health skills. Sign up for in-person or online sessions today!

01/13/2026

Caring for a loved one can be difficult, especially if you're struggling to care for yourself.

Ontario residents, if you need help as a caregiver, January is a great time to get it. Join South West Self-Management’s free six-week, online Powerful Tools For Caregivers workshop series to learn effective tools and strategies you can use to manage stress, communicate better, and find resources in your community.

The series will be held on Thursdays from January 22 – February 26, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - a perfect opportunity to set yourself up for a less stressful 2026.

Registration is open at https://www.swselfmanagement.ca/support-for-caregivers. To register, click on the virtual workshop link, select Request Service, enter your address, and click through to access the formal registration page.

You can manage!

01/06/2026

Living with a chronic condition like diabetes, arthritis, Parkinson's, or osteoporosis is challenging, but there are steps you can take to live as well as possible and enhance your well-being.

Ontario residents, if you’re struggling with a chronic condition, the FREE, six-week Living A Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions workshop series can help!

Our next online series will be held on Tuesdays from January 20 - February 24, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Join us to connect with others who understand what it is like to live with a chronic condition, and to learn techniques to manage symptoms, deal with tough emotions, sleep better, set goals, and make action plans.

Registration is open now at https://www.swselfmanagement.ca/support-for-people-with-health-conditions.

Select the virtual Chronic Conditions workshop, click "register," enter your address, and click through to access the formal registration page.

Yes, you can manage!

Join our self-management workshops to improve health skills. Sign up for in-person or online sessions today!