Learn, discuss and achieve weekly goals in this proven health education workshop developed by Stanford University to empower people with chronic conditions to better self manage their chronic conditions or symptoms.
Learn techniques ranging from goal setting to cognitive/mind techniques such as deep breathing and muscle relaxation. The Healthier Living Program is a collaboration of SF agencies with the goal of delivering these workshops to San Francisco's older adult population in English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Tagalog.
Learn specific tools to manage your health such as goal setting, problem solving, better communication, physical activity, healthy eating, medication usage and cognitive/mind activities such as distraction, deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and guided imagery. Have fun sharing and listening in a group setting of diverse participants, facilitated by 2 trained leaders who follow the Stanford curriculum based on proven results.
Adults with Chronic Conditions or Caretakers/Significant Others living with a person with a chronic condition are welcome to attend.
Time Requirement:
6 week workshop, 2.5 hours each session. No charge. Incentives given to those who attend at least 4 of 6 sessions.
Workshops are scheduled in various neighborhoods throughout SF. Visit the Healthier Living site to see the current schedule or contact:
Ken Wong, Program Coordinator at kwong@onlok.org or call 415-550-6002.
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