Workshops

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the participants' comfort in remaining active. Two trained instructors lead the two hour class that meets once a week for eight weeks. Goals include learning to stop the fear cycle, increase activity through gentle exercise, and increase comfort in remaining actively engaged in life. 

A Matter Of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls DL

Cancer Thriving and Surviving Distance Learning

This distance learning workshop is offered by phone or your electronic device and an internet connection. The Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Program is a workshop given for two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks. Workshops are facilitated by two trained leaders, one or both of whom are peers who are cancer survivors themselves. This curriculum is specifically written for cancer survivors. These classes are highly participatory, where mutual support and success build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain and active fulfilling life. Topics covered include techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain, isolation, poor sleep and living with uncertainty; appropriate exercise for regaining and maintaining flexibility and endurance; making decisions about treatment and complementary therapies; communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals; nutrition; setting priorities; and relationships.  

Cancer: Thriving and Surviving

The Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Program is a workshop given for two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks. Workshops are facilitated by two trained leaders, one or both of whom are peers who are cancer survivors themselves. This curriculum is specifically written for cancer survivors. These classes are highly participatory, where mutual support and success build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain and active fulfilling life. Topics covered include techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain, isolation, poor sleep and living with uncertainty; appropriate exercise for regaining and maintaining flexibility and endurance; making decisions about treatment and complementary therapies; communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals; nutrition; setting priorities; and relationships.  

Cáncer: Triunfando y Sobreviviendo

This is the Spanish version of the Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Program and is taught entirely in Spanish. This is a workshop given for two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks. Workshops are facilitated by two trained leaders, one or both of whom are peers who are cancer survivors themselves. This curriculum is specifically written for cancer survivors. These classes are highly participatory, where mutual support and success build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain and active fulfilling life. Topics covered include techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain, isolation, poor sleep and living with uncertainty; appropriate exercise for regaining and maintaining flexibility and endurance; making decisions about treatment and complementary therapies; communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals; nutrition; setting priorities; and relationships.  

Cáncer: Triunfando y Sobreviviendo (Spanish CTSP) DL

This distance learning workshop is offered by phone or your electronic device and an internet connection. This is the Spanish version of the Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Program and is taught entirely in Spanish. This is a workshop given for two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks. Workshops are facilitated by two trained leaders, one or both of whom are peers who are cancer survivors themselves. This curriculum is specifically written for cancer survivors. These classes are highly participatory, where mutual support and success build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain and active fulfilling life. Topics covered include techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain, isolation, poor sleep and living with uncertainty; appropriate exercise for regaining and maintaining flexibility and endurance; making decisions about treatment and complementary therapies; communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals; nutrition; setting priorities; and relationships.  

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

This is the workshop for adults with any type of an ongoing or long-term condition such as diabetes, pain, arthritis, cancer, high cholesterol, asthma, heart disease, or high blood pressure. This free workshop is highly interactive and meets for two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks. Participants build new relationships and learn new skills to help them manage all the things needed to improve their health, as well as to help keep them active in their lives and relationships.  

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Distance Learning

This distance learning workshop is offered by phone or your electronic device and an internet connection. This is the workshop for adults with any type of an ongoing or long-term condition such as diabetes, pain, arthritis, cancer, high cholesterol, asthma, heart disease, or high blood pressure. This free workshop is highly interactive and meets for two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks. Participants build new relationships and learn new skills to help them manage all the things needed to improve their health, as well as to help keep them active in their lives and relationships.  

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is a workshop given two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks. Workshops are free to attend and facilitated by two trained leaders. Subjects covered include techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; nutrition; pacing activity and rest; and how to evaluate new treatments. Classes are highly participatory, where mutual support and success build the participant's confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.  

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program Distance Learning

This distance learning workshop is offered by phone or your electronic device and an internet connection.The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is a workshop given two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks. Workshops are free to attend and facilitated by two trained leaders. Subjects covered include techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; nutrition; pacing activity and rest; and how to evaluate new treatments. Classes are highly participatory, where mutual support and success build the participant's confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.  

Creaciones de la Cocina Sp. Kitchen Creations Dist. Learning

Taught in Spanish, this Kitchen Creations curriculum uses the Cocinando para Latinos con Diabetes cookbook instead of the 4-Ingredient Cookbook. Kitchen Creations is a program that teaches people with diabetes how to plan and prepare meals that will help manage blood sugars. Participants attend four classes, each about three hours long. They receive nutrition education from a Registered Dietitian or CDE and cook recipes in small groups to help them apply what they are learning. They enjoy the meal the class cooked and set goals for healthy lifestyle changes that work for them. Participants receive a manual and cookbooks to keep. 

Creaciones de la Cocina-Spanish version of Kitchen Creations

Taught in Spanish, this Kitchen Creations curriculum uses the Cocinando para Latinos con Diabetes cookbook instead of the 4-Ingredient Cookbook. Kitchen Creations is a program that teaches people with diabetes how to plan and prepare meals that will help manage blood sugars. Participants attend four classes, each about three hours long. They receive nutrition education from a Registered Dietitian or CDE and cook recipes in small groups to help them apply what they are learning. They enjoy the meal the class cooked and set goals for healthy lifestyle changes that work for them. Participants receive a manual and cookbooks to keep. 

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support offers those with Type 2 Diabetes a combination of nutrition, education in managing your condition and decision- making support. The program focuses on the clinical management of diabetes and is usually taught by a Certified Diabetes Educator. Participants need to be referred to DSMES by their health care provider.  

Diabetes Self-Management Program

The Diabetes Self-Management program is for adults with type 2 diabetes and their caregivers. This free workshop is highly interactive and meets for two and one half hours, once a week, for six weeks. Participants build new relationships and learn new skills to help them manage life with type 2 diabetes. Topics include improving communication, healthy food choices, staying active in life and maintaining good relationships.  

Diabetes Self-Management Program Distance Learning

This distance learning workshop is offered by phone or your electronic device and an internet connection. The Diabetes Self-Management program is for adults with type 2 diabetes and their caregivers. This free workshop is highly interactive and meets for two and one half hours, once a week, for six weeks. Participants build new relationships and learn new skills to help them manage life with type 2 diabetes. Topics include improving communication, healthy food choices, staying active in life and maintaining good relationships.  

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Kitchen Creations

Kitchen Creations is a program that teaches people with diabetes how to plan and prepare meals that will help manage blood sugars. Participants attend four classes, each about three hours long. They receive nutrition education from a Registered Dietitian or CDE and cook recipes in small groups to help them apply what they are learning. They enjoy the meal the class cooked and set goals for healthy lifestyle changes that work for them. Participants receive a manual and cookbooks to keep. 

Kitchen Creations Distance Learning

Kitchen Creations is a program that teaches people with diabetes how to plan and prepare meals that will help manage blood sugars. Participants attend four classes, each about three hours long. They receive nutrition education from a Registered Dietitian or CDE and cook recipes in small groups to help them apply what they are learning. They enjoy the meal the class cooked and set goals for healthy lifestyle changes that work for them. Participants receive a manual and cookbooks to keep. 

Mindfulness Monday Distance Learning

Mindfulness Monday is part of the Y's Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program. This thirty minute class incorporates chair yoga, breath work, and meditation techniques to give you tools to reduce your stress levels naturally.  

National Diabetes Prevention Program

The National Diabetes Program is an interactive, small group,lifestyle change program to help reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. The program consists of 16 group core sessions delivered over 24 weeks, followed by a post-core for the remainder of the year. Participants will reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes by focusing on losing weight through healthy eating, being more physically active, and learning to recognize and overcome barriers to making healthy choices.  

National Diabetes Prevention Program Distance Learning

This distance learning workshop is offered by phone or your electronic device and an internet connection. National Diabetes Program Distance Learning is offered by phone or your electronic device and an internet connection. This is an interactive, small group,lifestyle change program to help reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. The program consists of 16 group core sessions delivered over 24 weeks, followed by a post-core for the remainder of the year. Participants will reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes by focusing on losing weight through healthy eating, being more physically active, and learning to recognize and overcome barriers to making healthy choices.  

On The Move

On the Move is a group exercise program designed to improve mobility and steadiness for walking. 

Otago Exercise Program

The Otago exercise program for falls prevention is designed for those who may be frail and still living in the community. Otago is taught by Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants primarily in the home setting. The curriculum is delivered over 8 weeks with the participant doing the exercises independently between sessions. The Otago Exercise Program requires a scheduled assessment and session planning through a local provider. Otago is covered under Medicare and Medicaid. Call for more information and to schedule an assessment. 

Positive Self Management Program (HIV)

The Positive Self-Management Program is a course for participants managing a positive HIV condition. This free workshop is given two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks, in community settings such as senior centers, churches, libraries and hospitals. Workshops are facilitated by two trained leaders. Subjects covered include: techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; nutrition; pacing activity and rest; and how to evaluate new treatments. Classes are highly participatory, where mutual support and success build the participant's confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.  

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Programa de Manejo Personal de la Diabetes

Taught entirely in Spanish, Programa de Manejo Personal de la Diabetes is for adults with type 2 diabetes and their caregivers. This free workshop is highly interactive and meets for two and one half hours, once a week, for six weeks. Participants build new relationships and learn new skills to help them manage life with type 2 diabetes. Topics include improving communication, healthy food choices, staying active, and maintaining good relationships.  

Programa de Manejo Personal de la Diabetes (Sp DSMP) DL

This distance learning workshop is offered by phone or your electronic device and an internet connection.Taught entirely in Spanish, Programa de Manejo Personal de la Diabetes is for adults with type 2 diabetes and their caregivers. This free workshop is highly interactive and meets for two and one half hours, once a week, for six weeks. Participants build new relationships and learn new skills to help them manage life with type 2 diabetes. Topics include improving communication, healthy food choices, staying active, and maintaining good relationships.  

Programa de Manejo Personal del Dolor Crónico

This is the Spanish version of the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program and taught entirely in Spanish. This is a workshop given two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks. Workshops are free to attend and facilitated by two trained leaders. Subjects covered include techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; nutrition; pacing activity and rest; and how to evaluate new treatments. Classes are highly participatory, where mutual support and success build the participant's confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.  

Programa de Manejo Personal del Dolor Crónico (CPSM) DL

This distance learning workshop is offered by phone or your electronic device and an internet connection.This is the Spanish version of the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program and taught entirely in Spanish. This is a workshop given two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks. Workshops are free to attend and facilitated by two trained leaders. Subjects covered include techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; nutrition; pacing activity and rest; and how to evaluate new treatments. Classes are highly participatory, where mutual support and success build the participant's confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.  

Tai Chi for Arthritis

Tai Chi for Arthritis is a falls prevention exercise program. Gentle tai chi forms that focus on relieving the symptoms of arthritis are also shown to reduce the risk of falls. Easy and enjoyable to learn, this tai chi brings with it many health benefits safely and quickly. Proven to reduce pain, Tai Chi for Arthritis is a safe exercise that is ideal for beginners, with or without arthritis. The class meets for one hour, one to two times per week, for eight weeks.  

Tai Chi for Arthritis for Falls Prevention DL

This distance learning workshop is offered on your electronic device and an internet connection. Tai Chi for Arthritis is a falls prevention exercise program. Gentle tai chi forms that focus on relieving the symptoms of arthritis are also shown to reduce the risk of falls. Easy and enjoyable to learn, this tai chi brings with it many health benefits safely and quickly. Proven to reduce pain, Tai Chi for Arthritis is a safe exercise that is ideal for beginners, with or without arthritis. The class meets for one hour, one to two times per week, for eight weeks.  

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance®

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® is a falls prevention program derived from a contemporary routine known as Simplified 24-Form Tai Ji Quan (pronounced tye gee chuwan). This class transforms martial arts movements into a therapeutic regimen aimed at improving postural stability, awareness and mindful control of body positioning in space, functional walking, movement symmetry and coordination, range of motion around the ankle and hip joints, and lower-extremity muscle strength.  

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® DL

This distance learning workshop is offered on your electronic device and an internet connection. Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® is a falls prevention program derived from a contemporary routine known as Simplified 24-Form Tai Ji Quan (pronounced tye gee chuwan). This class transforms martial arts movements into a therapeutic regimen aimed at improving postural stability, awareness and mindful control of body positioning in space, functional walking, movement symmetry and coordination, range of motion around the ankle and hip joints, and lower-extremity muscle strength.  

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Tomando Control de su Salud

Tomando Control de su Salud (Chronic Disease Self-Management) is taught entirely in Spanish. This free workshop is highly interactive and meets for two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks. This workshop is for adults with any type of an ongoing or long-term condition such as diabetes, pain, arthritis, cancer, high cholesterol, asthma, heart disease, or high blood pressure. These culturally competent classes teach skills and build success in the participants' confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain an active and fulfilling life.  

Tomando Control de su Salud (Spanish CDSMP)Distance Learning

Tomando Control de su Salud (Chronic Disease Self-Management) is taught entirely in Spanish. This free workshop is highly interactive and meets for two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks. This workshop is for adults with any type of an ongoing or long-term condition such as diabetes, pain, arthritis, cancer, high cholesterol, asthma, heart disease, or high blood pressure. These culturally competent classes teach skills and build success in the participants' confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain an active and fulfilling life.  

Toolkit for Active Living

Learning how to manage your physical and emotional problems can be a challenge, but you can do it from your home. The Tool Kit introduces information and skills that are helping people with many different physical and mental health conditions lead a healthy life. The Toolkit includes 1) A Self-Test that will help you find where you want to focus. 2) Tip Sheets about specific topics that others have found key in managing their conditions. 3) Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions the latest edition of a book written by experts in the field. 4) A relaxation CD with four different relaxation exercises. 5) An exercise CD with three different levels of exercises, all of which can be done at home.  

Toolkit for Active Living (Spanish Version)

Offered in Spanish to support learning how to manage your physical and emotional problems from your home. The Tool Kit in Spanish introduces information and skills that are helping people with many different physical and mental health conditions lead a healthy life. The Toolkit includes 1) A Self-Test that will help you find where you want to focus. 2) Tip Sheets about specific topics that others have found key in managing their conditions. 3) Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions the latest edition of a book written by experts in the field. 4) A relaxation CD with four different relaxation exercises. 5) An exercise CD with three different levels of exercises, all of which can be done at home.  

Vivir Más Sano con VIH

This is the Spanish version of the Positive Self-Management Program, a course for participants managing a positive HIV condition. The workshop is taught entirely in Spanish. This free workshop is given two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks, in community settings such as senior centers, churches, libraries and hospitals. Workshops are facilitated by two trained leaders. Subjects covered include: techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; nutrition; pacing activity and rest; and how to evaluate new treatments. Classes are highly participatory, where mutual support and success build the participant's confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.  

Vivir Más Sano con VIH (Spanish PSMP) DL

Walk with Ease

All 18 sessions are led by an in-person, Arthritis Foundation-certified leader. The Group program has three sessions per week for six weeks. Each workshop is 1hr of group sharing,  education, and participants walk at their own pace for 10 to 35 minutes. All participants receive the Walk With Ease guidebook with information on how to get ready to walk, begin walking and stay motivated to continue walking. Walk With Ease is a also a great addition to other prevention and self-management programs. 

Walk With Ease Distance Learning

Walk With Ease Distance Learning combines self-paced walks with information about health-related topics delivered via Zoom or phone meetings. It is a six week workshop that allows participants to work on their own at their own pace to increase their physical activity. Participants receive a workbook. Outcomes include increasing your walking pace and strength, increased balance, and increased confidence in managing arthritis symptoms. Walk With Ease is a also a great addition to other prevention and self-management programs. 

Walk With Ease Self Directed

An individual uses the Walk With Ease Guidebook to complete the six-week program on his/her own. Communication materials are designed to be distributed weekly to program participants through a weekly engagement series. Participants completing the Self-Directed are encouraged to walk at least three times per week. All participants receive the Walk With Ease guidebook with information on how to get ready to walk, begin walking and stay motivated to continue walking. Walk With Ease is a also a great addition to other prevention and self-management programs. 

YMCA Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Distance Learning

The YMCA Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring (Y-BPSM) program is a 4-month program designed to help adults with hypertension lower and manage their blood pressure. It focuses on home self-monitoring of one’s blood pressure using proper measuring techniques and individualized support and nutrition education for better blood pressure management. Topics and skills covered include better blood pressure management,    increased awareness of triggers that elevate blood pressure, and enhanced knowledge to develop healthier eating habits. Class includes two 10-minute personal consultations per month regarding blood pressure management,  1-hour monthly nutrition education seminars, and self-measurement of blood pressure at least 2 times per month. Participants must be at least 18 years old, diagnosed with high blood pressure, must not have experienced a recent cardiac event, must not have atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmias and  must not be at risk for lymphedema. At this time, the class is only available in English.    

YMCA Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program

The YMCA Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring (Y-BPSM) program is a 4-month program designed to help adults with hypertension lower and manage their blood pressure. It focuses on home self-monitoring of one’s blood pressure using proper measuring techniques and individualized support and nutrition education for better blood pressure management. Topics and skills covered include better blood pressure management,    increased awareness of triggers that elevate blood pressure, and enhanced knowledge to develop healthier eating habits. Class includes two 10-minute personal consultations per month regarding blood pressure management,  1-hour monthly nutrition education seminars, and self-measurement of blood pressure at least 2 times per month. Participants must be at least 18 years old, diagnosed with high blood pressure, must not have experienced a recent cardiac event, must not have atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmias and  must not be at risk for lymphedema. At this time, the class is only available in English.    

YMCA DASH Way of Eating

Led by a Trained and Certified Healthy Heart Ambassador, this one-hour seminar will highlight the importance of practicing healthier eating habits. This program is a part of the YMCA's Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring program designed to help participants with hypertension lower their blood pressure. 

YMCA Heart Healthy Eating for Life

Led by a Trained and Certified Healthy Heart Ambassador, this one-hour seminar will highlight the importance of practicing healthier eating habits. This program is a part of the YMCA's Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring program designed to help participants with hypertension lower their blood pressure. 

YMCA Lowering Sodium Intake

Led by a Trained and Certified Healthy Heart Ambassador, this one-hour seminar will highlight the importance of practicing healthier eating habits. This program is a part of the YMCA's Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring program designed to help participants with hypertension lower their blood pressure. 

YMCA Shop, Prep, and Cook for BP Management DL

Led by a Trained and Certified Healthy Heart Ambassador, this one-hour seminar will highlight the importance of practicing healthier eating habits. This program is a part of the YMCA's Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring program designed to help participants with hypertension lower their blood pressure. 

Trainings

Instructor Training- A Matter of Balance

This one day Leader/Coach training prepares the participant to deliver A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls. The program requires 2 Leaders/Coaches to lead the community class. Participants in the training will practice following the leader manual content and process; recognize that for older adults, the fear of falling is a significant risk factor in falling; use effective modeling strategies in leading the group exercises; and recognize how to handle people and situations appropriately. Class includes the Training Manual.  

Instructor Training- Tai Chi for Arthritis

Instructor training for Tai Chi for Arthritis a falls prevention exercise program is two days focusing on the basic six core movements and the advanced six extension movements. Instruction will cover the essential Tai Chi principles, precautions, warm up and Qigong (exercise to improve relaxation and vital energy). Successful participants in this training will receive a two year certification to teach the class. The certification is through Dr. Paul Lam and Tai Chi for Health. The class instructor is Master Trained by Dr. Paul Lam. This training includes an instructional DVD and manual.  

Instructor Training- Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance®

This two day, eight hour per day training will prepare instructors to teach Moving for Better Balance in the community. Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® is a falls prevention program derived from a contemporary routine known as Simplified 24-Form Tai Ji Quan. Class includes the Training Manual.  

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Leader Cross Training - CDSMP/Cancer: Thriving & Surviving

This two day class trains the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program leader in the Cancer: Thriving and Surviving curriculum. To satisfactorily complete this leader training class, participants are required to complete all of the training activities and complete one practice teaching activity. A co-leader is required to hold community classes. This class includes the Leader Manual.  

Leader Cross Training - CDSMP/Chronic Pain

This two day class trains the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program leader in the Chronic Pain Self-Management curriculum. To satisfactorily complete this leader training class, participants are required to complete all of the training activities and complete one practice teaching activity. A co-leader is required to hold community classes. This class includes the Leader Manual.  

Leader Cross Training - CDSMP/Diabetes Self-Management

This two day class trains the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program leader in the Diabetes Self-Management Program curriculum. To satisfactorily complete this leader training class, participants are required to complete all of the training activities and complete one practice teaching activity. A co-leader is required to hold community classes. This class includes the Leader Manual.  

Leader Cross Training - CDSMP/Tomando Control de su Salud

Designed for the Spanish speaking community, Tomando Control de su Salud is the Spanish version of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Cross training is two, eight hour days, taught entirely in Spanish. The program was developed and initially researched by Stanford University. A co-leader is required to deliver these classes in the community. This training, like the class, is highly participatory, where participants engage in various group discussion topics. Participants will practice following the Leader Manual content and process; recognize how to handle people and situations appropriately; use positive reinforcement techniques with group members; apply strategies to encourage group participation and use effective modeling techniques. The training includes a Leader Manual, a reference book and CD.  

Leader Cross Training - TCS/Tomando Control Diabetes

This one day class taught entirely in Spanish trains the Tomando Control de su Salud leader in the Programa de Manejo Personal de la Diabetes curriculum. To satisfactorily complete this leader training class, participants are required to complete all of the training activities and complete one practice teaching activity. A co-leader is required to hold community classes. This class includes the Leader Manual.  

Leader Cross Training- Spanish Cancer:Thriving & Surviving

This two day class trains the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program or Toamndo Control de su Salud leader in the Spanish version of the Cancer: Thriving and Surviving curriculum. To satisfactorily complete this leader training class, participants are required to complete all of the training activities and complete one practice teaching activity. A co-leader is required to hold community classes. This class includes the Leader Manual.  

Leader Cross Training- Spanish Chronic Pain Self-Management

This two day class taught entirely in Spanish trains the Tomando Control de su Salud leader in the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program curriculum. To satisfactorily complete this leader training class, participants are required to complete all of the training activities and complete one practice teaching activity. A co-leader is required to hold community classes. This class includes the Leader Manual.  

Leader Training - Cancer: Thriving and Surviving

Leader training for Cancer:Thriving and Surviving is four, eight hour days. The program was developed and initially researched by Stanford University. A co-leader is required to deliver these classes in the community. This training, like the class, is highly participatory, where participants engage in various group discussion topics. Participants will practice following the Leader Manual content and process; recognize how to handle people and situations appropriately; use positive reinforcement techniques with group members; apply strategies to encourage group participation and use effective modeling techniques. The training includes a Leader Manual, a reference book and CD.  

Leader Training - Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Leader training for the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is four, eight hour days. The program was developed and initially researched by Stanford University. A co-leader is required to deliver these classes in the community. This training, like the class, is highly participatory, where participants engage in various group discussion topics. Participants will practice following the Leader Manual content and process; recognize how to handle people and situations appropriately; use positive reinforcement techniques with group members; apply strategies to encourage group participation and use effective modeling techniques. The training includes a Leader Manual, a reference book and CD.  

Leader Training - Diabetes Self-Management Program

Leader training for the Diabetes Self-Management Program is four, eight hour days. The program was developed and initially researched by Stanford University. A co-leader is required to deliver these classes in the community. This training, like the class, is highly participatory, where participants engage in various group discussion topics. Participants will practice following the Leader Manual content and process; recognize how to handle people and situations appropriately; use positive reinforcement techniques with group members; apply strategies to encourage group participation and use effective modeling techniques. The training includes a Leader Manual, a reference book and CD.  

Leader Training - Otago

The Otago exercise program for falls prevention is designed for those who may be frail and still living in the community. Otago is taught by Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants primarily in the home setting. The curriculum is delivered over 8 weeks with the participant doing the exercises independently between sessions. The Otago Exercise Program requires a scheduled assessment and session planning through a local provider. Otago is covered under Medicare and Medicaid. Call for more information and to schedule an assessment. 

Leader Training - Tomando Control de su Salud

Leader training for Tomando Control de su Salud is four, eight hour days taught entirely in Spanish. The program was developed and initially researched by Stanford University. A co-leader is required to deliver these classes in the community. This training, like the class, is highly participatory, where participants engage in various group discussion topics. Participants will practice following the Leader Manual content and process; recognize how to handle people and situations appropriately; use positive reinforcement techniques with group members; apply strategies to encourage group participation and use effective modeling techniques. The training includes a Leader Manual, a reference book and CD.  

Leader Training - Tomando Control de su Salud Diabetes

Leader training for Tomando Control de su Salud Diabetes is four, eight hour days taught entirely in Spanish. The program was developed and initially researched by Stanford University. A co-leader is required to deliver these classes in the community. This training, like the class, is highly participatory, where participants engage in various group discussion topics. Participants will practice following the Leader Manual content and process; recognize how to handle people and situations appropriately; use positive reinforcement techniques with group members; apply strategies to encourage group participation and use effective modeling techniques. The training includes a Leader Manual, a reference book and CD.  

Leader Training Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

Leader Training in Positive Self-Management Program

Leader training for the Positive Self-Management Program is four, eight hour days. The program is for people living with an HIV-positive condition. It was developed and initially researched by Stanford University. A co-leader is required to deliver these classes in the community. This training, like the class, is highly participatory, where participants engage in various group discussion topics. Participants will practice following the Leader Manual content and process; recognize how to handle people and situations appropriately; use positive reinforcement techniques with group members; apply strategies to encourage group participation and use effective modeling techniques. The training includes a Leader Manual, a reference book and CD.  

Leader Training Refresher - CDSMP

Leader Training- Spanish Cancer, Thriving & Surviving

Leader training for Cancer:Thriving and Surviving in Spanish is four, eight hour days taught entirely in Spanish. The program was developed and initially researched by Stanford University. A co-leader is required to deliver these classes in the community. This training, like the class, is highly participatory, where participants engage in various group discussion topics. Participants will practice following the Leader Manual content and process; recognize how to handle people and situations appropriately; use positive reinforcement techniques with group members; apply strategies to encourage group participation and use effective modeling techniques. The training includes a Leader Manual, a reference book and CD.  

Leader Training- Spanish Chronic Pain Self-Management

Leader training for the Spanish Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is four, eight hour days taught entirely in Spanish. The program was developed and initially researched by Stanford University. A co-leader is required to deliver these classes in the community. This training, like the class, is highly participatory, where participants engage in various group discussion topics. Participants will practice following the Leader Manual content and process; recognize how to handle people and situations appropriately; use positive reinforcement techniques with group members; apply strategies to encourage group participation and use effective modeling techniques. The training includes a Leader Manual, a reference book and CD.  

Life Style Coach - NDPP- Refresher training

Refresher training's offered to LSCT NDPP coaches- annually.  

Lifestyle Coach Training/NDPP

This is a two day training to become a Lifestyle Coach in order to offer the National Diabetes Prevention Program classes in the community. The class is an interactive, small group, lifestyle change program to help reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Materials include the Lifestyle Coach training manual, the NDPP Participant manual, and a calorie count book. 

Master Trainer Training - Cancer Thriving & Surviving

Master Trainers are certified according to the national Self Management Resource Center guidelines. Candidates be certified leaders and complete training in a specific curriculum in order to train workshop leaders. 

Master Trainer Training - Chronic Pain Self-Management Prog

Master Trainers are certified according to the national Self Management Resource Center guidelines. Candidates be certified leaders and complete training in a specific curriculum in order to train workshop leaders. 

Master Trainer Training - Diabetes Self-Management Program

Master Trainers are certified according to the national Self Management Resource Center guidelines. Candidates be certified leaders and complete training in a specific curriculum in order to train workshop leaders. 

Master Trainer Training - Positive Self-Management Program

Master Trainers are certified according to the national Self Management Resource Center guidelines. Candidates be certified leaders and complete training in a specific curriculum in order to train workshop leaders. 

Master Trainer Training - Tomando Control de su Salud

Master Trainers are certified according to the national Self Management Resource Center guidelines. Candidates be certified leaders and complete training in a specific curriculum in order to train workshop leaders. 

Master Trainer Training - Tomando Control Diabetes- Manejo

Master Trainers are certified according to the national Self Management Resource Center guidelines. Candidates be certified leaders and complete training in a specific curriculum in order to train workshop leaders. 

Master Trainer- Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Master Trainers are certified according to the national Self Management Resource Center guidelines. Candidates be certified leaders and complete training in a specific curriculum in order to train workshop leaders. 

Master Training - Matter of Balance