CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, developed by Kate Lorig at Stanford University, is designed to teach people how to deal with the symptoms and frustrations of living with a chronic condition. Classes are held for 6 consecutive weeks and the weekly session lasts for 2 ½ hours. The program is skills based and includes problem solving, decision making, and taking positive action. Sessions are highly participative, where mutual support and success builds the participants' confidence in managing their health and maintaining active and fulfilling lives. The course is offered as an ongoing referral resource for anyone who indicates they are ready to make behavior change in the area of exercise, nutrition or weight loss.
Workshop Goals
- Help participants take day-to-day responsibility for health care
- Increase the skills necessary for participants to manage chronic diseases
- Provide tools for participants to work more effectively with health care professionals
- Learn problem-solving and decision-making skills which enable participants to confront the ever-changing challenges of living with a chronic illness
Workshops Conducted by:
Master Trainers: Edna Green, Wendy Lewis, Tonya Clark
Facilitators: Tia Welch, Ellen Wilson, Florence Smith, Ruth Cosby, Pamela Minimah, Mae Thomas, Judy Murrell, Jeannie Flippin, Barbara Thomas, Eileen Bell
patienteducation.stanford.edu/programs/cdsmp.html