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WELLNESS for all

WELLNESS for all. You FIRST … Arlene E. Logan, LCSW May 8, 2008. MS Parkinson's Depression Fibromyalgia Auto Immune Disorders Asthma. Diabetes Heart Disease COPD Mobility Problems Arthritis Stress Anxiety. Chronic Conditions. Assumptions.

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WELLNESS for all

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  1. WELLNESS for all You FIRST … Arlene E. Logan, LCSW May 8, 2008

  2. MS Parkinson's Depression Fibromyalgia Auto Immune Disorders Asthma Diabetes Heart Disease COPD Mobility Problems Arthritis Stress Anxiety Chronic Conditions

  3. Assumptions • People w/ chronic conditions have similar concerns and problems • People w/ chronic conditions must deal not only with their disease(s) but also with the impact they have on their lives and emotions • Lay people w/ chronic conditions (when given a detailed leaders manual and training) can teach the curriculum as effectively if not more so, than healthcare professionals • The process or way the class is taught is as important (if not more) than the subject matter.

  4. Symptom Cycle

  5. Physical Activity Medications Managing Fatigue Planning Better Breathing Working with Health Professionals Problem-Solving Using Your Mind Managing Pain Communication Healthy Eating Understanding Emotions Self-Management Tool Box

  6. Parts of an Action Plan • Something YOU want to do • Achievable • Action-specific • Answer the Questions • What? • How Much? • When • How Often • Confidence level of 7 or more

  7. Problem-Solving Steps • Identify the problem • List ideas to solve the problem • Select one method to try • Assess the results • Substitute another idea • Utilize other resources • Accept that the problem may not be solvable now

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