Tomando Control de su Salud
This is the Spanish version of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, tailored for Spanish speakers facing ongoing health issues such as arthritis, mental health disorders, chronic pain, cancer, and diabetes, by enhancing their self-management skills and providing strategies to build confidence and motivation for better health.
What Participants Say
"The facilitators gave us trust to be able to express our opinions and they were flexible at all times."
- Gloria
About the Class
This is the Spanish version of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program specifically designed for Spanish speakers. Tomando Control de su Salud is an interactive workshop designed for people with any type of ongoing health condition and their caregivers. Participation in a workshop provides skills and tools to help you make meaningful and lasting changes to your health so that you can live an active, fulfilling life.
Duration & Format
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Six weekly sessions, 2.5 hours each (with a built-in break)
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Participate in person at community and clinical locations or virtually with technical support available
Topics
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Nutrition and healthy eating habits
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Physical activity and exercise
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Pain and stress management
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Effective communication with family, friends and health care providers
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Problem solving, goal setting and many more
Benefits
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Increased energy and less fatigue
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Increased physical activity
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Increased confidence in managing health
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Decreased pain and depression
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Less frustration or worry about health
Who Should Join
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Adults with ongoing health conditions and their caregivers
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Adults whose health problems have begun to interfere with daily activities
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Adults who have had challenges following health recommendations
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Primary focus: Participants aged 60 and over, as well as adults with disabilities, but individuals of all ages are welcome to join. Caregivers of those with ongoing health conditions will also find the program beneficial.