Take Charge of Your Health, One Workshop at a Time!
Are you living with a chronic condition, supporting a loved one, or just looking to stay active and informed? You’re not alone, and we’re here to help.
The Self-Management Program of Southeast Ontario offers free, practical health workshops that give you the tools and confidence to manage your health and well-being.
What You Can Expect:
✅ Free workshops (funded by the Ministry of Health and Ontario Health atHome)
✅ No doctor’s referral needed
✅ Welcoming, supportive atmosphere
✅ Led by certified peer leaders with real-life experience
✅ Learn at your own pace, in a friendly community setting
Upcoming Workshops
We offer a variety of trusted, expert-led sessions covering topics many aspects of physical and mental health. These workshops are designed to help you stay independent, informed, and in control.
Want to Get Involved?
We’re always looking for passionate people to join us as facilitators or host organizations. If you’re interested, get in touch with us. We’d love to hear from you!
Ready to Register?
Spots fill up fast so register today and take charge of your health!
Workshops for Everyone
- Chronic Pain Self-Management
- Chronic Conditions Self-Management
- Diabetes Self-Management
- Managing Powerful Emotions
- Getting the Most from your Healthcare Appointment
- Powerful Tools for Caregivers
- Cancer: Surviving and Thriving
- Personal Finances with Service Canada
- Neurodiversity and Adult Autism
- Help with your Health
- Better Sleep
Self-Management and Professional Development Trainings for Healthcare Practitioners
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
- Informed Decision Making
- Health Literacy
- Brief Action Planning
- Trauma Informed Care
Related Events
Feb 19
8:30 am - 12:00 pmThis workshop provides a conceptual framework and structured approach to conducting informed decision-making conversations. Designed for frontline clinicians involved in diagnostic or treatment decisions, it emphasizes the skills needed to build strong partnerships that support patients in making choices aligned with their desired level of involvement and core values.
Feb 23
1:00 pm - 3:30 pmThe Living Well with Chronic Disease Workshop provides information and skills to those living with one or more chronic conditions, helping them better manage their condition and achieve their best health and wellness. This FREE workshop is for adults of all ages living with one or more chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, cancer, and depression, among others. These workshops are also open to those at risk of developing a chronic disease, as well as family members and caregivers.
Mar 6
9:00 am - 4:00 pmMar 24
12:00 pm - 1:00 pmMar 25
9:30 am - 12:00 pmEmpowered Relief is a pain management program developed at Stanford University by pain psychologists. It's a single-session, 2.5-hour workshop that teaches participants pain relief skills using cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT) and mindfulness principles. The program will help you manage your pain and improve your quality of life.