COURSES
"Moving Towards Wellness"
A self management course for people with chronic illnesses such as arthritis
What is meant by ‘Chronic Illnesses’?
Chronic Illnesses or conditions tend to cause problems over many years. Some common examples are arthritis, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and stroke. In contrast, acute illnesses such as appendicitis are short-lived, for after prompt and effective treatment a person usually returns quickly to normal health.
Why a Self Management Course for People with Chronic Illness?
Most people with chronic illness suffer fatigue and loss of energy. Some experience pain, while others have trouble breathing. Sleeping problems are common, and many people experience depression, often combined with concerns for the future.
So while there are many different chronic diseases, the problems people experience are often quite similar. No matter what your illness, you face the challenges of overcoming day-to-day problems connected with it.
This is a course designed by renowned educator Dr Kate Lorig and colleagues to help people get more out of life.
The course is led by two leaders who are trained and supported by the Arthritis Foundation. The leaders have one or more chronic conditions and successfully use the techniques taught in the course to get on with their own lives.
The book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions" is a resource for the course. Twenty one chapters offer guidance on setting goals, managing symptoms, exercising, understanding medicines, communicating, finding resources and much more. The book includes chapters on understanding chronic lung disease, heart disease, stroke, arthritis and diabetes.
An Arthritis Module and an Osteoporosis Module with specific information on these conditions is available as an adjunct to the 'Moving Towards Wellness' course on demand.
Courses are run at various city,suburban and country locations. Visit the Courses and Seminars page regularly for course locations, dates and times.
For further information contact David Jones at the Arthritis Foundation on 83795711 or 1800 011 041 for country callers.
Click here for the latest confirmed course dates for 2010 - More course locations and dates to come.
Click here to download your enrolment form
Challenging Pain Worksh op
Learn new skills and techniques to manage your chronic pain and regain control of your life.
Click here to find out more and register for the Marleston workshop
Click here to find out more and register for the Modbury workshop
A self management course for people with chronic illnesses such as arthritis
What is meant by ‘Chronic Illnesses’?
Chronic Illnesses or conditions tend to cause problems over many years. Some common examples are arthritis, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and stroke. In contrast, acute illnesses such as appendicitis are short-lived, for after prompt and effective treatment a person usually returns quickly to normal health.
Why a Self Management Course for People with Chronic Illness?
Most people with chronic illness suffer fatigue and loss of energy. Some experience pain, while others have trouble breathing. Sleeping problems are common, and many people experience depression, often combined with concerns for the future.
So while there are many different chronic diseases, the problems people experience are often quite similar. No matter what your illness, you face the challenges of overcoming day-to-day problems connected with it.
This is a course designed by renowned educator Dr Kate Lorig and colleagues to help people get more out of life.
The course is led by two leaders who are trained and supported by the Arthritis Foundation. The leaders have one or more chronic conditions and successfully use the techniques taught in the course to get on with their own lives.
The book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions" is a resource for the course. Twenty one chapters offer guidance on setting goals, managing symptoms, exercising, understanding medicines, communicating, finding resources and much more. The book includes chapters on understanding chronic lung disease, heart disease, stroke, arthritis and diabetes.
An Arthritis Module and an Osteoporosis Module with specific information on these conditions is available as an adjunct to the 'Moving Towards Wellness' course on demand.
Courses are run at various city,suburban and country locations. Visit the Courses and Seminars page regularly for course locations, dates and times.
For further information contact David Jones at the Arthritis Foundation on 83795711 or 1800 011 041 for country callers.
Click here for the latest confirmed course dates for 2010 - More course locations and dates to come.
Click here to download your enrolment form
Challenging Pain Worksh op
Learn new skills and techniques to manage your chronic pain and regain control of your life.
Click here to find out more and register for the Marleston workshop
Click here to find out more and register for the Modbury workshop
Training Workshop for Stanford Chronic Condition Self Management Course Leaders
This training will be conducted at Arthritis SA118 Richmond Road
Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 13th, Thursday 14th and Friday 15th October 2010. 9.00am until 4.00pm each day.
This training will be conducted at Arthritis SA
Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 13th, Thursday 14th and Friday 15th October 2010. 9.00am until 4.00pm each day.
Download your registration form and return to Arthritis SA.
Fibromyalgia Meetings Information for 2010 - click here
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To download the latest Arthritis SA Events Calendar, click here.
Fibromyalgia Meetings Information for 2010 - click here
Tai Chi Training Information for 2010 - click here
To download the latest Arthritis SA Events Calendar, click here.