Education that supports your health and your life

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1 Alberta Healthy Living Program Education that supports your health and your life Edmonton Zone Winter 2018 Workshop Guide The Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP) offers free workshops and one-on-one sessions to help you better manage chronic conditions

2 Education empowers you You can live healthier by learning what changes can help you feel better and more confident about managing chronic conditions. It could be small changes, such as watching what and how much you eat or by adding physical activity to your day. Or, it could be big changes that involve understanding your emotions and how they can affect your health. The AHLP helps you discover changes big or small that will help you live healthier and learn to confidently manage your health Who it s for AHLP workshops are for Albertans interested in learning how to manage chronic conditions. Family, friends and caregivers are also welcome to attend. We recommend participants are: Capable of participating in group settings Able to understand basic English At least 18 years of age or older Learn to live healthier Workshops in this guide are designed to help you learn how to manage chronic conditions and live healthier. Workshops vary by community, but in general cover: Disease-specific education for conditions such as diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, chronic pain, and more General health topics such as nutrition, reducing stress and sleeping well Workshops are led by healthcare professionals including health educators, registered dietitians, registered nurses, psychologists, and exercise specialists. Find out which workshops may be for you using our navigation tool on pages 4 and 5. 2 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone Workshop times and locations vary by community. For more information, call

3 Locations Legend Please be aware that classes ae subject to change and may be cancelled at any time. You will only be notified of a cancellation if you are registered to attend. Please call the booking line at BOOK 2665 for the most up-to-date class information Abbreviation CP EEHC EGH JHL KEC LHC MIS NECHC NG SCH SG SPCN STCH WJP WPCN Location and Address Coronation Plaza Ave, Edmonton Conference Room West Tower Suite 104 East Edmonton Health Centre St, Edmonton Conference Room 1, 2, 4, 5, or 6 Edmonton General Hospital Jasper Ave, Edmonton Room 2R06, 2R07, 2R08 or 2R09 Royal Alexandra Hospital Ave, Edmonton (Community Services Centre) Jean Hamilton Lounge (Room 150) Kaye Clinic University Avenue, Edmonton 3F 110 A/B Leduc Community Health Centre St, Leduc Large Boardroom Misericordia Hospital Ave NW, Edmonton Room 121 North East Community Health Centre St, Edmonton Spencer Room Northgate Health Centre Ave, Edmonton (2020 Northgate Centre) Room 205 or 207 Sturgeon Community Hospital 201 Boudreau Rd, St. Albert Room 249 Diabetes Education Centre Spruce Grove Health Unit 505 Queen St, Spruce Grove Room 104 and Room 110 Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network 3110 Calgary Trail, Edmonton Room A, B, C Strathcona Community Hospital 9000 Emerald Dr, Sherwood Park Conference Room A or B West Jasper Place St, Edmonton Inspiration Room Edmonton West Primary Care Network Suite 124, Meadowlark Health & Shopping Centre 156 St & 87 Ave, Edmonton Workshops are free. To register, call (BOOK) 3 Fall 2017

4 Find the right workshop This tool will help you find other workshops in this guide based on your interests or chronic conditions. For more information, check out the workshop descriptions or visit: ahs.ca/ahlp WORKSHOP CHRONIC PAIN DIABETES HEART HEALTH HEALTHY LIVING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PRE- DIABETES WEIGHT MGMT. STRESS Bariatric Surgery Basics Better Choices Better Health Chronic Pain Diabetes: Healthy Eating Diabetes: Meal Planning Fibromyalgia Foot Care Getting Started* Healthy Eating Starts Here Heart Health Insulin 4 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone Lifestyle Change: A Toolkit for Success* Managing Emotional Eating* Minding Stress: Effectively Reduce and Manage the Stress in Your Life Moving Matters: Including Physical Activity in Your Day* Nutrition: Eating Away from Home and Special Occasions Nutrition: I Know I Should Eat Healthy but How? Nutrition: The Top 5 Tips to Reduce Calories* Nutrition: The Truth About What Works in Weight Management* Physical Activity and Type 2 Diabetes Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes *Can be taken as a series Workshop times and locations vary by community. For more information, call

5 Bariatric Surgery Basics Learn general information on bariatric surgery Types of bariatric surgery performed in Alberta (complications, health outcomes, steps for success) Better Choices, Better Health each 6 continuous weeks in duration Nutrition, physical activity and stress affect your life, especially when you re living with ongoing health concerns. These workshops will help you discover changes and strategies to help you live healthier. Workshops Include: BCBH Be Your Own Boss (Chronic Disease Management for Youth) For teens or young adults that are living with one or more chronic conditions January 9 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm JHL January 23 Tuesday 1:30pm-4:00pm SPCN February 20 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am NG March 17 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am JHL BCBH Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop For adults living with or supporting someone with a chronic condition (diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, asthma, anxiety, depression, pain, arthritis or weight challenges) BCBH Chronic Pain For those adults living with or supporting someone with chronic pain BCBH Diabetes For those diagnosed or supporting someone living with Pre-Diabetes, Type I or Type II diabetes BCBH Positive Self-Management Program This education is originally based on Stanford University s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program For those adults coping with a chronic health condition like HIV Available Online You can join this workshop from any computer with an Internet connection, including dial-up. Easy to follow interactive sessions are posted weekly for six weeks and require about 2-2 1/2 hours a week at your convenience. You can choose to remain anonymous. To register, visit betterchoicesbetterhealth.ca/online. Workshops are free. To register, call (BOOK) 5 Fall 2017

6 Chronic Pain 3 Hours Clients and caregivers will obtain an understanding of chronic pain and factors that impact and influence pain; an introduction to self-management strategies; and information regarding community resources available for clients experiencing chronic pain. To register for a Chronic Pain Education session call: (780) February 20, 2018 Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm MIS Room 121 Diabetes: Healthy Eating 3 Hours *Recommendation: attend Diabetes: Healthy Eating before Diabetes: Meal Planning Learn tips to manage your blood sugars through: meal timing, balanced meals, carbohydrate choices and reading food labels January 12 Friday 9:00am-12:00pm SCH January 13 Saturday 12:30pm-3:30pm SPCN January 15 Monday 6:00pm-9:00pm NECHC January 20 Saturday 1:00pm-4:00pm STCH January 23 Tuesday 1:00pm-4:00pm SCH January 26 Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm EEHC February 3 Saturday 1:00pm-4:00pm NECHC February 5 Monday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC February 14 Wednesday 1:00pm-4:00pm SCH February 20 Tuesday 1:00pm-4:00pm EGH February 22 Thursday 1:00pm-4:00pm WJP March 3 Saturday 12:30pm-3:30pm SPCN March 8 Thursday 1:00pm-4:00pm STCH March 16 Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm SCH March 19 Monday 9:00am-12:00pm EEHC March 27 Tuesday 1:00pm-4:00pm SG March 27 Tuesday 9:00am-12:00pm STCH 6 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone Workshop times and locations vary by community. For more information, call

7 Diabetes: Meal Planning 3 Hours *Recommendation: attend Diabetes: Healthy Eating before Diabetes: Meal Planning Using the tools from the class Diabetes: Healthy Eating, learn how to plan meals using Plan, Purchase, Prepare and Pack; Practice meal planning in class Learn tips to make recipes healthier and how to make better choices when eating out January 5 Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm NG January 8 Monday 1:00pm-4:00pm STCH January 17 Wednesday 9:00am-12:00pm WJP January 29 Monday 9:00am-12:00pm SCH February 2 Friday 9:00am-12:00pm EEHC February 8 Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm EEHC February 16 Friday 9:00am-12:00pm SCH February 27 Tuesday 1:00pm-4:00pm SCH March 10 Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm NECHC March 13 Tuesday 1:00pm-4:00pm SCH March 22 Thursday 1:00pm-4:00pm EEHC Did You Know? Health Education Classes are considered a healthcare service therefore, your Alberta Health Care Number is required for registration. Workshops are free. To register, call (BOOK) 7 Fall 2017

8 Fibromyalgia 3 Hours Clients and caregivers will obtain an understanding of Fibromyalgia and factors that can impact and influence pain; an introduction to self-management strategies; and information regarding community resources available for clients with Fibromyalgia To register for a Fibromyalgia Education Session, please call: 401-BOOK January 12, 2018 Friday 9:00am-12:00pm KEC 3F 110 A/B February 13, 2018 Tuesday 9:00am-12:00pm MIS Rm 121 March 14, 2018 Wednesday 1:00pm-4:00pm STCH Conf. Rm A Foot Care 2 Hours Learn how to care for your feet using the INSPECT, PROTECT, PREVENT and CONSULT method Learn to identify and deal with foot problems associated with diabetes January 11 Thursday 6:30pm-8:30pm STCH January 16 Tuesday 9:00am-11:00am SCH January 22 Monday 9:00am-11:00am CP January 29 Monday 9:00am-11:00am CP February 12 Monday 9:00am-11:00am NG February 23 Friday 2:00pm-4:00pm EEHC February 26 Monday 9:00am-11:00am WJP March 5 Monday 9:00am-11:00am WPCN March 20 Tuesday 2:00pm-4:00pm CP Check It Out! Classes are offered at various times and locations throughout Edmonton and surrounding areas to make it convenient for you to attend. Check out page 3 for the location legend. 8 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone Workshop times and locations vary by community. For more information, call

9 Getting Started: Planning for Success *Recommendation: If taking Weight Management classes, begin with this class, if possible. Learn how weight affects our health and strategies to get started with weight management Learn about treatment options for weight management January 5 Friday 9:00am-11:30am WJP January 8 Monday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC January 17 Wednesday 9:00am-11:30am SCH February 2 Friday 9:00am-11:30am EEHC February 9 Friday 9:00am-11:30am SG February 13 Tuesday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC February 22 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm STCH February 24 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am NECHC March 1 Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm STCH March 6 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm WJP March 9 Friday 9:00am-11:30am SCH March 14 Wednesday 9:00am-11:30am WJP March 20 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm JHL March 24 Saturday 1:30pm-4:00pm JHL Workshops are free. To register, call (BOOK) 9 Fall 2017

10 Heart Health (2 Session Series) In Session 1, learn about risk factors for heart disease and stroke; how to reduce your risks as well as how to recognize and react to the warning signs for heart attack and stroke In Session 2, learn about fats, sodium, sugar, fibre, label reading and meal planning for a heart healthy diet January 24, January 31 Wednesday 9:00am-11:30am SCH February 22, March 1 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm SPCN March 19, March 26 Monday 1:30pm-4:00pm NG Healthy Eating Starts Here Don t know where to start? This class provides simple tips to get started with health eating Learn about: Canada s Food Guide, label reading, sodium, whole grains, vegetables, and fruit January 4 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC January 19 Friday 9:00am-11:30am SCH February 12 Monday 9:00am-11:30am WJP February 26 Monday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC March 23 Friday 9:00am-11:30am WJP March 29 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes The Basics Learn the basics of insulin, how to administer it, when to monitor, insulin safety (including low blood glucose, driving and travelling) and more January 9 Tuesday 1:30pm-4:00pm CP January 23 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm SPCN February 6 Tuesday 1:30pm-4:00pm CP March 17 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am STCH 10 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone Workshop times and locations vary by community. For more information, call

11 Lifestyle Change: A Toolkit for Success Learn how to apply the change process for making healthy, sustainable lifestyle changes Strategies such as decision making, goal setting, problem solving and trapping negative thoughts will be discussed January 9 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am SG January 25 Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm WJP January 30 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am NG February 8 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm SPCN February 15 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm STCH February 23 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm SPCN March 2 Friday 9:00am-11:30am EEHC March 3 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am NECHC March 8 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am NG March 14 Wednesday 6:00pm-8:30pm STCH March 20 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm WJP Managing Emotional Eating (3 Session Series) Learn about what influences eating behaviors Build skills and learn tools to help you manage your emotional eating January 5, 12, 19 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm SCH January 31, February 7, 14 Wednesday 6:00pm-8:30pm WPCN January 31, February 7, 14 Wednesday 9:00am-11:30am WJP February 21, 28, March 7 Wednesday 6:00pm-8:30pm STCH February 27, March 6, 13 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am SCH Workshops are free. To register, call (BOOK) 11 Fall 2017

12 Minding Stress (2 Session Series) Understand the impact of stress and learn steps to build awareness of your stressors Learn practical stress-management skills to create an effective stress management plan January 9, 16 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am WPCN January 12, 19 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC January 23, 30 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC January 27, February 3 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am JHL February 1, 8 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm WPCN February 5, 12 Monday 9:00am-11:30am STCH February 20, 27 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC March 2, 9 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm WPCN March 22, 29 Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm WJP Moving Matters Learn about different types of physical activity and their benefits Receive tips on how to get more physically active and set your own activity goal January 18 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am NG January 25 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm WJP February 2 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm SCH February 6 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm STCH February 20 Tuesday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC March 1 Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm SPCN March 9 Friday 9:00am-11:30am STCH March 16 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm WJP March 21 Wednesday 9:00am-11:30am STCH March 29 Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm JHL 12 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone Workshop times and locations vary by community. For more information, call

13 Nutrition: Eating Away From Home and on Special Occasions Learn how eating away from home affects weight management Develop a plan to manage calories when eating away from home January 5 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm WJP January 11 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am SG January 15 Monday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC January 25 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm STCH January 29 Monday 9:00am-11:30am WJP February 10 Saturday 1:30pm-4:00pm SPCN February 13 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm WJP March 1 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm STCH March 7 Wednesday 9:00am-11:30am WJP March 13 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC March 20 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm STCH Nutrition: I Know I Should Eat Healthy, But How? Learn meal planning tips through using Plan, Purchase, Prepare and Pack Practice meal planning in class January 4 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am WJP January 9 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC January 19 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm WJP January 26 Friday 9:00am-11:30am EEHC January 30 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm JHL February 10 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am SPCN February 12 Monday 9:00am-11:30am SCH February 23 Friday 9:00am-11:30am SG February 27 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am SPCN March 6 Tuesday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC March 16 Friday 9:00am-11:30am STCH March 22 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC March 29 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am WJP Workshops are free. To register, call (BOOK) 13 Fall 2017

14 What Are Key Principles of Obesity Management? 1.) Obesity is a chronic condition that requires long-term management. 2.) Obesity management is more than just reducing numbers on a scale it s about improving overall health and well-being over the long term. 3.) An important part of obesity management is identifying and addressing root causes for weight gain and removing roadblocks. Nutrition: The Top 5 Tips to Reduce Calories Learn about the Top 5 Tips and how to use them to reduce calories for weight management January 9 Tuesday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC January 18 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am SPCN January 26 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm STCH February 1 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC February 6 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm SPCN February 15 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm WJP February 22 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am SPCN March 2 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm STCH March 6 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC March 15 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am WJP March 24 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am NECHC March 27 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC 14 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone Workshop times and locations vary by community. For more information, call

15 Nutrition: The Truth About What Works in Weight Management Learn how meal patterns, food choices and portions affect weight management January 16 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC January 23 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm JHL February 1 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am EEHC February 8 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am NG March 3 Saturday 1:30pm-4:00pm NECHC March 9 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm SCH March 12 Monday 9:00am-11:30am EEHC March 24 Saturday 1:30pm-4:00pm NECHC March 26 Monday 1:30pm-4:00pm STCH Why Don t You? Take a class? Learn to create healthy habits and build a healthier lifestyle. Physical Activity and Type 2 Diabetes Learn how being active helps you to manage your diabetes on a daily basis Explore the different ways you can be active January 9 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am NG February 1 Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm STCH February 5 Monday 9:00am-11:30am CP February 26 Monday 9:00am-11:30am CP March 10 Saturday 1:30pm-4:00pm NECHC March 13 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am STCH March 28 Wednesday 9:00am-11:30am STCH Workshops are free. To register, call (BOOK) 15 Fall 2017

16 Pre-Diabetes 3 Hours Learn how to lower your risk for Type 2 Diabetes through healthy eating, exercise and weight management January 9 Tuesday 1:00pm-4:00pm SCH January 25 Thursday 6:00pm-9:00pm JHL February 2 Friday 9:00am-12:00pm STCH February 6 Tuesday 1:00pm-4:00pm WPCN February 10 Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm NECHC February 14 Wednesday 9:00am-12:00pm EGH March 1 Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm WPCN March 9 Friday 9:00am-12:00pm SPCN March 21 Wednesday 6:00pm-9:00pm JHL Fact: Eleven million Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes. Chances are, diabetes affects you or someone you know. ( 16 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone Workshop times and locations vary by community. For more information, call

17 Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes *Recommendation: attend Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes before Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes Learn about type 2 diabetes and what affects your blood sugar Explore the key strategies you can use to control your blood glucose levels January 11 Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm JHL January 13 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am SPCN January 16 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm WJP January 20 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am STCH January 25 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am EEHC January 29 Monday 6:00pm-8:30pm SPCN February 3 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am NECHC February 6 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am NG February 13 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am SCH February 15 Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm STCH February 20 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am EGH February 22 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am WJP March 3 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am SPCN March 8 Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm JHL March 10 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am STCH March 14 Wednesday 6:00pm-8:30pm SPCN March 16 Friday 9:00am-11:30am SCH March 20 Tuesday 1:30pm-4:00pm SCH March 22 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am EEHC March 27 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am SG Workshops are free. To register, call (BOOK) 17 Fall 2017

18 Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes *Recommendation: attend Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes after Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes Building on the information provided in the Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes class, this class focuses on specific topics of concern and how to plan for them Learn more about diabetes medications, travel, sick day management, driving and potential long term complications January 6 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am STCH January 17 Wednesday 6:00pm-8:30pm SPCN February 9 Friday 9:00am-11:30am EEHC February 24 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am STCH March 2 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm LHC March 8 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am WJP March 24 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am JHL 18 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone Workshop times and locations vary by community. For more information, call

19 Weight Wise 8 Week Series (8 Session Series) each 8 Continuous weeks in duration Attend 8 of the Weight Wise workshops in a supportive sequence Gain knowledge and build on learning week by week Register once and attend the same day and time, at the same location each week for 8 weeks NOTE: If you register for this series, you will be registered for all classes in the series Class Name Session Dates Time Location Getting Started: Planning for Success January 19 9:00am-11:30am WPCN Lifestyle Change: A Toolkit for Success January 26 9:00am-11:30am WPCN Nutrition: The Top 5 Tips to Reduce Calories February 2 9:00am-11:30am WPCN Moving Matters: Including Physical Activity February 9 9:00am-11:30am WPCN in your day Managing Emotional Eating 1 February 16 9:00am-11:30am WPCN Nutrition: The Truth about what works in February 23 9:00am-11:30am WPCN Weight Management Managing Emotional Eating 2 March 2 9:00am-11:30am WPCN Managing Emotional Eating 3 March 9 9:00am-11:30am WPCN FYI Our Weight Wise 8 Week Series allows you to attend 8 of the Weight Wise workshops in a supportive sequence. You only need to register once, and then attend on the same day, at the same time, in the same location, for 8 consecutive weeks. This means you will get to know the other people in the class, and will find extra motivation and support. As you progress through the series, you will gain knowledge and build on your learning week by week. Workshops are free. To register, call (BOOK) 19 Fall 2017

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