South West Self-Management Program

05/06/2026

You asked for it, we listened 😊 Come join us for an in-person Living a Healthy Life workshop in London this spring! www.swselfmanagement.ca/support-for-people-with-health-conditions

🌟 Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions – In Person (London) 🌟

Looking to better manage a chronic condition or support someone who does? Join our free 6-week interactive workshop!

🗓 Thursdays, May 7 – June 11
⏰ Afternoons
📍 Westmount Presbyterian Church, London

This program will help you:
✅ Communicate more effectively with healthcare providers
✅ Improve sleep, manage medications & symptoms
✅ Read labels & eat for better health
✅ Reduce inflammation & pain
✅ Manage fatigue, problem-solving, and decision-making
… and much more!

Whether you’re living with heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, stroke, Parkinson’s, asthma/COPD, depression, anxiety, osteoporosis, obesity, or caring for someone who is, this workshop is for you.

📌 Learn skills to take charge of your health and improve daily life.

05/05/2026

Join us to work through this helpful decision-making tool - sign up today!

🧠 Using the BRAIN to Make Decisions – Virtual Workshop 🧠

Want to make smarter health decisions for yourself or someone you care for? Join our free 1-hour interactive workshop!

🗓 Wednesday, May 6, 2026
⏰ 1:30 – 2:30 PM
💻 Online – Attend from anywhere!

Learn how to use the B.R.A.I.N. worksheet to guide your choices:
✅ Consider Benefits and Risks
✅ Explore Alternatives
✅ Tap into your Intuition

Gain practical tools to navigate complex health decisions with confidence and clarity.

📌 Don’t miss this chance to enhance your decision-making skills—one step at a time!

05/04/2026

Just a few spots left, please share! Great opportunity to join a free workshop to get summer-heathly-habit ready!

🌟 Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions – In Person (London) 🌟

Looking to better manage a chronic condition or support someone who does? Join our free 6-week interactive workshop!

🗓 Thursdays, May 7 – June 11
⏰ Afternoons
📍 Westmount Presbyterian Church, London

This program will help you:
✅ Communicate more effectively with healthcare providers
✅ Improve sleep, manage medications & symptoms
✅ Read labels & eat for better health
✅ Reduce inflammation & pain
✅ Manage fatigue, problem-solving, and decision-making
… and much more!

Whether you’re living with heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, stroke, Parkinson’s, asthma/COPD, depression, anxiety, osteoporosis, obesity, or caring for someone who is, this workshop is for you.

📌 Learn skills to take charge of your health and improve daily life.

04/28/2026

London location, in-person workshop being hosted starting May 7!

🌟 Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions – In Person (London) 🌟

Looking to better manage a chronic condition or support someone who does? Join our free 6-week interactive workshop!

🗓 Thursdays, May 7 – June 11
⏰ Afternoons
📍 Westmount Presbyterian Church, London

This program will help you:
✅ Communicate more effectively with healthcare providers
✅ Improve sleep, manage medications & symptoms
✅ Read labels & eat for better health
✅ Reduce inflammation & pain
✅ Manage fatigue, problem-solving, and decision-making
… and much more!

Whether you’re living with heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, stroke, Parkinson’s, asthma/COPD, depression, anxiety, osteoporosis, obesity, or caring for someone who is, this workshop is for you.

📌 Learn skills to take charge of your health and improve daily life.

04/28/2026

🌟 Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions – Virtual Workshop 🌟

Struggling to manage a chronic condition like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, or osteoporosis?
Our free 6-week virtual workshop can help!

🗓 Wednesdays May 6 – June 10, 2026
⏰ 1:00 – 3:30 PM
💻 Online – Attend from anywhere!

📌 Sign up today: https://www.swselfmanagement.ca/support-for-people-with-health-conditions

04/24/2026

📢 ATTENTION CAREGIVERS 📢
Please share widely - this group will be the last before we wrap for the summer. Anyone from Ontario is eligible. Free! https://swselfmanagement.ca/support-for-caregivers

04/14/2026

In this personal and insightful talk, Lauren Cannell shares her experience of chronic pain and discusses the ways in which the brain can hold onto pain after the injuries have healed.

NOTE FROM TED: While some viewers may find this talk helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this talk for medical advice. This talk only ...

04/13/2026

🧠 Using the BRAIN to Make Decisions – Virtual Workshop 🧠

Want to make smarter health decisions for yourself or someone you care for? Join our free 1-hour interactive workshop!

🗓 Wednesday, May 6, 2026
⏰ 1:30 – 2:30 PM
💻 Online – Attend from anywhere!

Learn how to use the B.R.A.I.N. worksheet to guide your choices:
✅ Consider Benefits and Risks
✅ Explore Alternatives
✅ Tap into your Intuition

Gain practical tools to navigate complex health decisions with confidence and clarity.

📌 Don’t miss this chance to enhance your decision-making skills—one step at a time!

04/11/2026

April 11th is World Parkinson’s Day 💙

Today we raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, balance, and coordination.

Let’s take a moment to support those living with Parkinson’s, their families, and caregivers. Small actions, like learning more, showing compassion, and advocating for better care ,can make a big difference.

Together, we can build a more understanding and supportive community. 💙

04/09/2026

🌿 Skills of Wellbeing – Virtual Workshop 🌿

Wellness isn’t just physical—it’s about mind, body, and spirit. Join our free online workshop to explore practical skills that strengthen your overall wellbeing!

🗓 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
⏰ 10:00 – 11:30 AM
💻 Online – Participate from anywhere!

Topics include:
✅ Mental sharpness & stress management
✅ Positive thinking & self-respect
✅ Active living, yoga & Tai Chi
✅ Restful sleep & nutritious eating

Learn and practice tools to enhance your wellness now and for the future.

📌 Invest in your wellbeing—your mind, body, and spirit will thank you!

04/08/2026

🌟 Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain – In Person (Owen Sound) 🌟

Struggling with chronic pain or supporting someone who does? Join our free 6-week interactive workshop to learn practical strategies to improve daily life!

🗓 Wednesdays, May 6 – June 10, 2026
⏰ 1:00 – 3:30 PM
📍 Owen Sound Family Health Team Office

In this series, you’ll explore:
✅ Better breathing, visualization & gentle stretching
✅ Meditation & relaxation techniques
✅ Communicating effectively with healthcare providers
✅ Better sleep, medication & symptom management
✅ Reducing inflammation & managing fatigue and ongoing pain
✅ Decision-making, problem-solving, and much more

Through hands-on practice, you’ll gain tools to take control of your pain and enhance your quality of life.

📌 This workshop is perfect for anyone living with chronic pain or caring for someone who is.