Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) self-management workshops provide people who have ongoing health problems with information about managing those problems more effectively. Workshops are guided by trained leaders who live with chronic conditions and offered in community settings. The workshop is two and a half (2 ½) hours per week, for 6 weeks and cost varies by location.

Workshop Topics

Topics covered include:

• Dealing with difficult emotions
• Managing symptoms
• Nutrition
• Increasing strength and stamina through better fitness
• Problem solving
• Understanding medications
• Making informed treatment decisions
• Goal setting