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The Arthritis Society is hosting two free public forums
Wednesday March 7, 2012
Exercise Control Over Arthritis 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Chronic Pain Management Workshop 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Presenter: Cari Taylor, Manager of Education & Services for the Arthritis society - Vancouver Island
For further information see The Arthritis Society Poster (PDF)
Space is limited so please register by calling:
Toll Free 1.866.414.7766 or email: registration@bc.arthritis.ca
Chronic Pain Education Series
January 23 - February 27, 2012
This six-week course (2 hours at each session) is designed for people living with chronic pain who would like to explore self-management strategies to enhance their quality of life. Attendance at all sessions is recommended. The only "cost" is your time, commitment and participation
Winter Session 2012
Jan. 23 Orientation to sessions
Jan. 30 Nature of Chronic Pain
Feb. 06 Emotional Well Being
Feb. 13 Exercise
Feb. 20 Healthy Eating
Feb. 27 Medication Management
Where: Comox Valley Nursing Centre
615 Tenth Street, Courtenay
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Seating limited to 20 participants. For further information or to register, please call 250.331.8504 ext.38115 (ask to speak to drop-in nurse).
Super 7 Exercise Program
The Super 7 Program is a series of 7 Exercise and Education classes designed to enhance movement and to teach the basic principles of safe exercise There are "teaching" and "doing" elements in each class. The amount of physical activity is gradually increased over the 7 sessions.
Winter Session 2012
Jan. 19 Goal Setting and Breathing/Relaxation
Jan. 26 Stretching
Feb. 02 Strengthing and Stabilization
Feb. 09 Strengthing and Stabilzation
Feb. 16 Cardiovascular training and Pacing Strategies
Feb. 23 Introduction to Vanier Gym (offsite at Vanier gym)
Mar. 01 Introduction to Aquatherapy (offsite at Vanier pool)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Class limited to 12 participants. For further information or to register, please call 250.331.8504 ext. 38115
Compulsive Overeating & Binge Eating Education and Support Group
Do you struggle with compulsive eating or binge eating? Would you like to learn ways to change these eating patterns? Do you need a safe place to talk about how you feel about food and your body?
Come join us for a ten-week psycho-educational group that will cover topics such as self-care, what really happens when we diet, how to discover the underlying meanings of eating compulsively/bingeing, new strategies for coping and many other relevant topics.
For more information call the North Island Regional Eating Disorder Program at 250.331.8504 ext. 38119.