Events & workshops
Self-Management BC - Chronic Pain Online workshops
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:
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
Self-Management BC - Chronic Conditions Online workshops
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:
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 - Chronic Conditions in Person Workshops
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.
September 20 to October 25; Fridays, 11:00am to 1:30pm
James Bay Community Project
547 Michigan Street, Victoria BC
Free for individuals registered with BC Medical Services Plan. Registration is required.
To register or for further information:
www.selfmanagementbc.ca
604-940-1273 (Lower Mainland)
1-866-902-3767 (Toll Free)
selfmgmt@uvic.ca
Self-Management BC - Diabetes Online workshops
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
Better Choices, Better Health Online Workshops
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