Healthy Living - Geographic Areas Served: British Columbia

Cancer: Thriving & Surviving is a self-management program designed for people who have completed treatment and are living with or have been affected by cancer. Classes are highly participatory, where mutual support and success build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives. The workshop is facilitated by trained lay leaders, many who are cancer survivors themselves. Caregivers are also welcome to attend. Register at 604-940-1273 or at www.selfmanagementbc.ca more info

Free workshop teaches skills to manage daily challenges of living with chronic pain. Ways to manage pain, deal with difficult emotions, exercise safely, set goals, make decisions and work with health care professionals are some of the topics discussed in an interactive format with trained peer leaders. All participants receive the reference book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain" at no cost. Persons living with chronic pain and their caregivers are welcome to attend. Registration is required at www.selfmanagementbc.ca or 604-940-1273.more info