You can have a chronic
health problem and still enjoy life!
Nobody wants to have a chronic
health problem. Unfortunately, most of us will experience two or more chronic
health problems during our lives.
People with chronic health problems
face challenges every day. They must manage their medical condition and also
maintain the ability to complete the simple everyday tasks most people take for
granted. At the same time, they often have to deal with the frustration, anger,
and depression that can happen to people with chronic health problems.
You don’t have to stop doing
the things you love. By managing your symptoms, you can still get the most
out of life.
CUP’s self-management workshop,
designed at Stanford University, provides you with the tools to manage your symptoms
and help you take control of your health.
In CUP’s Better Living with
Chronic Health Problems Workshop, you will learn how to:
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Manage your symptoms
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Talk with your doctor
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Lessen your frustration
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Fight fatigue
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Make daily tasks easier
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Get more out of life!
Frequently
Asked Questions
What is a
chronic medical condition?
A chronic medical condition
is one that you must learn to live with for many years. Some examples of chronic
conditions are asthma, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and fibromyalgia.
Why take a
workshop about chronic medical_conditions?
Although there are many chronic
conditions, the problems and symptoms associated with each one are often similar.
A healthy way to live with a chronic condition is to work at over-coming the
symptoms and dealing with your emotions.
Who should
take this workshop?
The Better Living with Chronic
Health Problems workshops are for anyone who has a chronic condition. A
caregiver or relative is welcome to attend the workshop with you, but this person
must be a participant in the workshop. They too will benefit from the problem-solving
skills related to managing a chronic condition.
How does the
workshop work?
The workshops meet for 2 ½ hours,
once a week for six weeks. People with chronic conditions just like you have
been trained and certified to lead the workshop.
This workshop
is FREE!
Columbia United
Providers is offering this workshop to our members for FREE! You will get a copy of Living
a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions and a certificate of completion for attending
all the classes. A light snack and drinks will also be provided at each session.
2 Easy Ways
to Register:
- Call CUP Member Services at 360/891-1520 or toll
free 800/315-7862
- Ask your
clinic or provider to refer you to the workshop
Learn to control your chronic condition with:
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Symptom management
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Nutrition and exercise
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Communication skills
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Relaxation tools
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Medication usage
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Self-management
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Goal-setting and problem solving
Participant
Comment
“After taking the class,
my mindset changed. I realized I’d put my life on hold, expecting to ‘get better.’
When I accepted the fact that I have a chronic condition that I need to manage,
I can’t begin to tell you how much freedom I felt. This workshop was a life-changing
event.”
-Program participant,
2002
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