Our Workshops
Take Charge of Your Health
Build confidence and take control of life with ongoing health challenges. Our workshops are designed to help you feel empowered and supported every step of the way.
All of our programs are evidence supported, proven to make a real difference in daily life and overall well-being. Each session is led by two certified peer leaders, often people from your own community who understand what it is like to live with chronic conditions.
These interactive workshops offer a welcoming space to share experiences, learn practical skills, and connect with others who truly understand. Together, we will explore ways to reduce stress, stay active, eat well, communicate effectively, set goals, make decisions, and solve problems, so you can feel more in control and live life on your terms.
- An SMRC licensed program
- Six weekly sessions designed for anyone with a chronic health problem, as well as family members, friends, and caretakers
- Formats: In-person, virtual, or by telephone
- Where: Community locations (senior centers, libraries, churches, hospitals) or online platforms like Zoom
- Who: Adults managing chronic conditions or caregivers
- What You Will Learn:
- Coping with fatigue, pain, and stress
- Exercise for flexibility and endurance
- Nutrition and healthy habits
- Communicating with family and healthcare providers
- Action-planning, problem solving, and decision making to manage daily challenges
- Setting realistic goals and tracking progress
- Building confidence to make informed health choices
- Why Join: Build confidence and take control of your health.
- Click here to enroll in a local program.
- An SMRC licensed program
- Six weekly sessions designed for those living with the signs and symptoms often associated with cancer, as well as family members, friends, and caretakers
- Formats: In-person, virtual, or by telephone
- Where: Community locations or online platforms like Zoom
- Who: People living with cancer and their caregivers
- What You Will Learn:
- Managing fatigue, pain, and uncertainty
- Healthy eating and gentle exercise
- Emotional support and stress management
- Action-planning and decision making to navigate treatment and recovery
- Coping strategies for daily life challenges
- Connecting with others who understand your experience
- Why Join: Connect with others and gain tools to live well during and after treatment.
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- An SMRC licensed program
- Six weekly sessions designed for anyone dealing with chronic pain, as well as family members, friends, and caretakers
- Formats: In-person, virtual, or by telephone
- Where: Community locations or online platforms like Zoom
- Who: Adults living with chronic pain or caregivers
- What You Will Learn:
- Pain and fatigue management
- Gentle exercise for mobility
- Nutrition and stress reduction
- Problem solving and decision-making strategies to handle pain triggers
- Setting achievable goals to improve daily function
- Techniques for self-monitoring and adjusting routines
- Why Join: Discover strategies to improve daily life and reduce discomfort.
- Click here to enroll in a local program.
- An SMRC licensed program
- Six weekly sessions designed for those living with diabetes and people who are at risk for developing diabetes, as well as family members, friends, and caretakers
- Formats: In-person, virtual, or by telephone
- Where: Community locations or online platforms like Zoom
- Who: Adults with Type 2 Diabetes and their caregivers
- What You Will Learn:
- Blood sugar control techniques
- Healthy eating and medication use
- Exercise for strength and endurance
- Action-planning, problem solving, and decision making for daily diabetes management
- Monitoring and adjusting lifestyle behaviors
- Preventing complications through proactive self-care
- Why Join: Gain confidence in managing diabetes and preventing complications.
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- A CDC-recognized program
- Duration: Year-long program
- Formats: In-person or virtual
- Where: Community locations or online platforms like Zoom
- Who: People with pre-diabetes or at risk
- Some of What You Will Learn:
- Healthy eating and physical activity
- Stress management and motivation
- Problem solving, action-planning, and decision making for lasting lifestyle changes
- Goal setting and tracking progress
- Building habits that reduce long-term risk
- Connecting with peers for support and accountability
- Why Join: Get a full year of support to prevent diabetes and improve health.
- Click here to enroll in a local program.
- An SMRC licensed program adapted for the community
- Duration: Six week workshop series (1-hour sessions, twice a week) designed for anyone seeking balance in their life, including family members, friends, and caretakers
- Formats: In-person, virtual, or by telephone
- Where: Community locations or online platforms like Zoom
- Who: Adults seeking more balance in their lives
- What You Will Learn:
- Techniques to help balance your health/ work/ household/ relationships
- Managing time effectively
- Coping with fatigue, pain, and stress
- Exercise for flexibility and endurance
- Nutrition and healthy habits
- Communicating with family, friends, co-workers, and healthcare providers
- Why Join: Enhance your health and effectively manage your time to balance life.
- Click here to enroll in a local program.
- Duration: 2–3 times/week for 9 weeks
- Format: In-person group walks
- Where: Community-based small groups
- Who: Adults with arthritis or chronic conditions
- What You Will Learn:
- Safe walking techniques
- Tips for managing symptoms
- Group support and motivation
- Action-planning and problem solving to integrate walking into daily routines
- Tracking progress and setting realistic goals
- Strategies to stay active despite pain or fatigue
- Why Join: Increase physical activity and feel better every day.
- Click here to enroll in a local program.