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Managing Stress: Effectively Reduce and Manage Stress in your Life

Alberta Healthy Living Program  http://www.ahs.ca/ahlp

Description:

Many things can cause stress.  It can stem from your job, health, a conflicts in belief, or a major life change.  Learning how to reduce of prevent stress can help you manage chronic conditions, improve mental health and reduce your risk of developing a range of disorders such as hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and irritable bowel syndrome.  In this workshop you will learn more about stress, how to manage it and also how to practice mindful eating.

Topics include:

• What stress is
• What causes stress and how it can affect your life
• Mindful eating

Who it’s For:

Anyone who feels stress and would like to learn how to reduce or prevent it.

Two sessions, 2.5 hours each

Workshops are free.  For more information or to register call 1-877-314-6997.

Lifestyle Change: A Toolkit for Success

Alberta Healthy Living Program  http://www.ahs.ca/ahlp

Description:

Habits can influence the choices you make when it comes to your health.  Learning new ways of thinking and forming new habits can help maintain healthy lifestyle changes such as eating healthier or getting exercise.  In this workshop you will learn what healthy lifestyle changes look like and strategies to help you maintain them.

Topics include:

• How to make and keep healthy lifestyle changes
• Strategies such as prioritizing, journaling, problem-solving, thinking skills and goal setting.

Who it’s For:

Anyone who would like to learn what healthy lifestyle changes look like and how to keep them.

One session, 2.5 hours

Workshops are free.  For more information or to register for a program call 1-877-314-6997

I Know I Should Eat Healthy, But How?

Alberta Healthy Living Program  http://www.ahs.ca/ahlp

Description:

Eating Healthy foods can reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease , Type 2 diabetes, joint pain and many other conditions.  When you plan and prepare meals ahead, you’re more likely to eat nutritious foods, develop new, healthy habits and save money.  In this workshop taught by a registered dietitian, you will learn tips and strategies for planning and preparing food that will help you eat healthier.

Topics include:

• How to put your nutrition knowledge into practice.
• The 4 P’s:  Plan, Purchase, Prepare and Pack.

Who it’s for:

Anyone who would like to learn how to form healthy eating habits.

Workshops are free.  For more information or to register call 1-877-314-6997

Heart Wise: Managing Cholesterol and Blood Pressure

Alberta Healthy Living Program  http://www.ahs.ca/ahlp

Description:

Maintaining a healthy blood pressure and cholesterol level reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and many other illnesses.  In this workshop, offered in collaboration with AHS Nutrition Services, you will learn what affects your blood pressure and cholesterol level and what you can do to manage them.

Topics include:

• What blood pressure and cholesterol are
• Life and nutrition choices that may affect them
• How to create a plan to improve your levels.

One session, 3 hours in length

Workshops are free.  Call 1-877-314-6997 for more information and to register.

Getting Started: Planning for Success

Alberta Healthy Living Program  http://www.ahs.ca/ahlp

Description:

Planning ahead and setting realistic health and weight-loss goals can help you create lasting change.  In this workshop, you will learn what obesity is and how it may be affecting your life,  How simple tools such as planning ahead, recording what you eat and how you feel can help you lose weight and stay healthy.

Topics include:

• what obesity is, what causes it and treatment options such as bariatric surgery
• how obesity affects your life and health
• how to record what you eat, how active you are and how you feel emotionally.

Who it’s for:

Anyone who would like to learn more about the benefits of maintaining a healthy weight and how to build a plan to reach weight-loss goals.

One session, 2.5 hours

Workshops are free.  For more information and to register call 1-877-314-6997

Eating Away From Home and During Special Occasions

Alberta Healthy Living Program  http://www.ahs.ca/ahlp

Description:

Food is often central to holidays, parties and special occasions.  It also tends to be higher in calories fat or sugar, and can lead to overeating and weight gain.  In this workshop, facilitated by a registered dietitian, you will learn how these occasions can affect what you eat and how much you eat.  You’ll leave with strategies to help prevent overeating.

Topics include:

• How buffets, parties , vacation and holiday eating can affect how much you eat.
• Strategies to reduce overeating when you’re away form home and during special occasions

Who it’s for:

Anyone looking for tips and strategies to prevent overeating while away form home or during special occasions.

One session, 2.5 hours

Workshops are free.  For more information or to register for a program call 1-877-314-6997.

Diabetes: The Basics

Alberta Healthy Living Program  http://www.ahs.ca/ahlp

Description:

Nutrition, physical activity and stress can affect diabetes management.  These workshops will help you learn about diabetes and effective strategies that help manage it.

Topics include:

• What diabetes is
• The importance of monitoring blood sugar and other tests
• Basic types of diabetes medications and how they work
• How foods affect blood sugar
• How to read food labels and meal plan
• Tips for travelling when you are sick
• The benefits of keeping active
• Why and how to take care of your feet

Who it’s for:

• Anyone at risk of developing diabetes
• Anyone diagnosed with pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes.

Workshops are free.  For more information and to register in a program please call 1-877-314-6997

Craving Change

Alberta Healthy Living Program http://www.ahs.ca/ahlp

Description:

What you eat, how you eat and how much you eat are all part of your eating habits.  Shaping them begins with understanding your triggers and relationships with food.  In these workshops, you’ll learn how you can form better eating habits that last a lifetime.

Topics include:

• Food triggers, such as emotions, situations, events and cravings
• Strategies for long-term, healthy eating habits
• How to form a healthy relationship with food

Who it’s for:

Anyone who wants help improving their eating habits.

3 sessions, 2.5 hours each

Workshops are free.  For more information and to register call 1-877-314-6997

Better Choices, Better Health (Free, Online)

Alberta Healthy Living Program Central Zone  http://www.ahs.ca/ahlp

Description:

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.

Topics include:

• Overcoming the physical and emotional challenges of living with chronic conditions
• Managing pain, fatigue and stress
• Making positive nutrition and active living choices
• Setting personal goal and acting on your plans

Who it’s for:

Anyone living with:

• Diabetes
• Chronic pain
• Heart disease
• Arthritis
• Breathing concerns
• Depression/anxiety
• Weight management
• Cancer
• HIV
• Fibromyalgia
• Similar chronic health conditions

6 sessions, 2.5 hours each

Workshops are free.  For more information and to register call 1-877-314-6997