The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Living a Healthy Life, is a program for those who wish to live a healthier life while living with heart disease, arthritis, diabetes asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and many more.

This program is a six week workshop for adults living with chronic diseases, as well as their family members. Participants in this program will receive the book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions and a guided relaxation CD. 

Within this program you will learn how to:

  • Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation
  • Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
  • Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
  • Nutrition
  • Decision making
  • How to evaluate new treatments.
  • Form a partnership with your health care team

For more information, questions, or if you have an interest in participating in this workshop, please contact Hannah Vaughn at 573-359-1656