Outreach and Events

Chronic Pain is pain that is ongoing and usually last longer than 3 months. The following program formats are designed for people living with Chronic Pain.

2024 Online workshops: 

July 12 - August 16; Fridays, 10:00AM - 12:30PM: Chronic Pain Self-Management Program - Virtual - Punjabi

October 1 - November 5; Tuesdays, 10:00AM - 12:30PM: Chronic Pain Self-Management Program - Virtual - English

October 31 - December 5; Thursdays, 1:30PM - 4:00PM: Chronic Pain Self-Management Program - Virtual - English

November 1 - December 6; Fridays, 10:00AM - 12:30PM: Chronic Pain Self-Management Program - Virtual - Punjabi

To register, see https://www.selfmanagementbc.ca/upcomingworkshops?type=1&delivery=2 

For more information please visit www.selfmanagementbc.ca or call TOLL FREE: 1-866-902-3767

Chronic conditions are broadly defined as conditions that are long-term and require ongoing medical care and lifestyle changes to manage and control. Examples of chronic conditions include arthritis, heart disease, lung disease, and depression. 

2024 Online workshops: 

June 26 - July 31; Wednesdays, 10:00AM - 12:30PM: Chronic Conditions Self-Management - Virtual - English 

July 16 - August 20; Tuesdays, 7:00PM - 9:30PM: Chronic Conditions Self-Management - Virtual - Chinese

July 18 - August 22; Thursdays, 6:00PM - 8:30PM: Chronic Conditions Self-Management - Virtual - English

September 4 - October 9; Wednesdays, 6:00PM -  8:30PM: Chronic Conditions Self-Management - Virtual - English

To register, see https://www.selfmanagementbc.ca/upcomingworkshops?type=2&delivery=2 

For more information please visit www.selfmanagementbc.ca or call TOLL FREE: 1-866-902-3767

Self-Management BC offers this FREE health programs to adults in BC living with diabetes.

October 10 - November 14; Thursdays, 9:30AM - 12:00PM: Diabetes Self-Management - Virtual - Indigenous

October 29 - December 3; Tuesdays, 1:00PM - 3:30PM: Diabetes Self-Management - Virtual - English 

To register, see https://www.selfmanagementbc.ca/upcomingworkshops?type=3&delivery=2 

For more information please visit www.selfmanagementbc.ca or call TOLL FREE: 1-866-902-3767

The Better Choices, Better Health® Online Self-Management Program, is the online version of the internationally recognised Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, developed and tested at the Stanford University Patient Education Centre. 

This is a free, six-session, asynchronous web-based program offered on a dedicated website that meets government privacy requirements. It is open to BC adults of all ages living with one or more ongoing health conditions.   A computer and internet connection are required; no web-cams needed; and participants do not need to be online at the same time.

In this group (max. 25 participants), moderated by two trained peer facilitators, you will learn about:

• Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation
• Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
• Appropriate use of medications
• Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
• Healthy eating
• Making informed treatment decisions
• Disease-related problem solving
• Advanced directives

The Better Choices, Better Health Program enhances regular treatment and disease-specific education.

Sessions are highly participative through internal messaging and online discussion boards. Log in at your convenience for about 1.5 to 2 hours per week.

Weekly activities include:

• Reading
• Making and posting a weekly action plan
• Participating in problem-solving and guided exercises on bulletin boards
• Participating in self-tests and activities

To register, see https://www.selfmanagementbc.ca/betterchoices 

For more information please visit www.selfmanagementbc.ca or call TOLL FREE: 1-866-902-3767