WELLNESS for all You FIRST … Arlene E. Logan, LCSW May 8, 2008

Chronic Conditions MS Parkinson's Depression Fibromyalgia Auto Immune Disorders Asthma Diabetes Heart Disease COPD Mobility Problems Arthritis Stress Anxiety

Assumptions People w/ chronic conditions have similar concerns and problems People w/ chronic conditions must deal not only with their disease(s) but also with the impact they have on their lives and emotions Lay people w/ chronic conditions (when given a detailed leaders manual and training) can teach the curriculum as effectively if not more so, than healthcare professionals The process or way the class is taught is as important (if not more) than the subject matter.

Workshop Overview Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 Wk 5 Wk 6 Overview of self-management & chronic health conditions Making an action plan Using your mind to manage symptoms Feeback/problem-solving Difficult emotions Fitness/exercise Better breathing Pain Fatigue Nutrition Future plans for health care Communication Medications Making treatment decisions Depression Working with your health care professional Working with the health care system Future plans

Pain Tense Muscles Disease Shortness of Breath Fatigue Depression Stress/Anxiety Difficult Emotions Symptom Cycle

Self-Management Tool Box Physical Activity Medications Managing Fatigue Planning Better Breathing Working with Health Professionals Problem-Solving Using Your Mind Managing Pain Communication Healthy Eating Understanding Emotions

Parts of an Action Plan Something YOU want to do Achievable Action-specific Answer the Questions  What?  How Much?  When  How Often Confidence level of 7 or more

Problem-Solving Steps Identify the problem List ideas to solve the problem Select one method to try Assess the results Substitute another idea Utilize other resources Accept that the problem may not be solvable now