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Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) Lay Leader Training
February 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am - February 21, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is an evidence-based program developed by Stanford University to help people with chronic conditions live a healthy, happier life. CDSMP encourages lifestyle changes to better manage chronic conditions.
Participants who successfully complete this four-day training become certified “lay-leaders” and can facilitate this healthful workshop within local communities. Certified lay-leaders will work in pairs to co-facilitate this fun and interactive curriculum. Living Healthy workshops meet weekly for 2.5 hours for six weeks.
Lay-leaders help program participants develop healthful tools and techniques that includes
*Exercise & Nutrition *Managing pain, fatigue, difficult emotions & depression
*Action Planning *Talking with your family, friends & healthcare providers