Events for March 28 – February 14 – BC Ministry of Health – Patients as Partners Events for March 28 – February 14 – BC Ministry of Health – Patients as Partners

All events are free and open to the public.
Please register in advance for an event with the organizer through the links provided.

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Victoria Art Therapy Group for Family Caregivers – Fall/Winter Session (Free); Family Caregivers of BC

Time: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Location: Shambhala Meditation Centre 1-2033 Belmont Ave Victoria, BC Research shows that the process of art-making can help individuals to overcome personal challenges, be a valuable tool while managing stress, help in the healing process, foster self-worth, and be a way of connecting with others. Our monthly Art-Therapy Group for Caregivers with … Continued

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Care Aware: BC’s Virtual Thematic Caregiver Support Group (Free) ;Family Caregivers of BC

Date/time: 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:30-3:00 pm PT (starting Sep 21) Description: We invite caregivers from across BC to our new monthly thematic peer support group, featuring specific scheduled topics at each session. This is a closed group of six support sessions. Theme for Sept. 21: Caregiver Well-Being: Maintaining the Balance Topics: Preventing caregiver burnout, creating a … Continued

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Victoria Virtual Caregiver Group (Free); Family Caregivers of BC

Our monthly Victoria Virtual Caregiver Group brings caregivers from Greater Victoria area together around a mutual experience of caregiving for a family member or friend. This is a time for reassurance, where caregivers can realize they are not alone. This group is facilitated by our volunteer Bonnie Davoren. When: 1st Wednesday of each month (starting November 4th, 2020) How … Continued

Virtual Cancer: Thriving & Surviving Self-Management Program: people living with and/or who have been affected by cancer The Virtual Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs delivered virtually. These 2.5 hour sessions over six weeks provide more opportunity for discussion and information. Adults with chronic health conditions, their family members and caregivers can participate … Continued

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Greater Victoria Support Group at Yakimovich Wellness Centre (Free); Family Caregivers of BC

Our monthly Victoria Caregiver Support Group brings caregivers together based on a mutual experience of caregiving for a family member or friend. This is a time for reassurance, where caregivers can realize they are not alone. When: Second Monday of each month from 1:30-3:00 pm Where:  This is an in-person Caregiver Support Group at the Yakimovich Wellness Centre, located within … Continued

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Caregivers Connect: BC’s Virtual Caregiver Café (Free Peer Support Group); Family Caregivers of BC

Date/time: 2nd Thursday of each month from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. PT Description:  This monthly peer support group brings people from across the province together around a shared experience of caregiving for a family member or friend. Registration: You must pre-register to join each session. Register in advance here. You will get a password and instructions to … Continued

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Chronic Conditions Self-Management Program; UVic Self-Management; Chilliwack

IN-PERSON SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. These 2.5 hour sessions over six weeks provide more opportunity for discussion and information. Adults with chronic health conditions, their family members and caregivers can participate in free self-management programs offered at community centres throughout the province. These are evidence-based programs which … Continued

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Chronic Conditions Self-Management Program; UVic Self-Management; Langley

IN-PERSON SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. These 2.5 hour sessions over six weeks provide more opportunity for discussion and information. Adults with chronic health conditions, their family members and caregivers can participate in free self-management programs offered at community centres throughout the province. These are evidence-based programs which … Continued

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Diabetes Self-Management Program ; UVic Self-Management; Hope

IN-PERSON SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. These 2.5 hour sessions over six weeks provide more opportunity for discussion and information. Adults with chronic health conditions, their family members and caregivers can participate in free self-management programs offered at community centres throughout the province. These are evidence-based programs which … Continued

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Chronic Pain Self-Management Program; UVic Self-Management; Coquitlam

Glen Pine Pavilion Coquitlam

IN-PERSON SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. These 2.5 hour sessions over six weeks provide more opportunity for discussion and information. Adults with chronic health conditions, their family members and caregivers can participate in free self-management programs offered at community centres throughout the province. These are evidence-based programs which … Continued

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Working Caregivers Connect: BC Virtual Support Group (Free); Family Caregivers of BC

  Date/Time: 4th Tuesday each month from 7:00pm- 8:30pm (starting Sep 27, 2022) Description: We invite working caregivers to our new monthly peer support group for working caregivers. Please register for each instance of the support group you wish to attend. Registration Information: Register in advance here!  You will get a password and instructions to join the Zoom Virtual Group. … Continued

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Chronic Pain Self-Management Program; UVic Self-Management; Surrey

IN-PERSON SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. These 2.5 hour sessions over six weeks provide more opportunity for discussion and information. Adults with chronic health conditions, their family members and caregivers can participate in free self-management programs offered at community centres throughout the province. These are evidence-based programs which … Continued

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Chronic Pain Self-Management Program ; UVic Self-Management; Richmond

IN-PERSON SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. These 2.5 hour sessions over six weeks provide more opportunity for discussion and information. Adults with chronic health conditions, their family members and caregivers can participate in free self-management programs offered at community centres throughout the province. These are evidence-based programs which … Continued

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Chronic Pain Self-Management Program ; UVic Self-Management; Agassiz

IN-PERSON SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. These 2.5 hour sessions over six weeks provide more opportunity for discussion and information. Adults with chronic health conditions, their family members and caregivers can participate in free self-management programs offered at community centres throughout the province. These are evidence-based programs which … Continued

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Chronic Pain Self-Management Program; UVic Self-Management; Langley

IN-PERSON SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. These 2.5 hour sessions over six weeks provide more opportunity for discussion and information. Adults with chronic health conditions, their family members and caregivers can participate in free self-management programs offered at community centres throughout the province. These are evidence-based programs which … Continued

Indigenous Health Round Anti-Racism: Where Do I Start?; UBC iCON

We are honoured to have Dr. Laurie Harding and Dr. Linda Diffey join us in circle in this webinar to share their knowledge on building personal and professional confidence and competence in addressing systemic racism. The Indigenous Health Round is open to healthcare providers, allied healthcare professionals, Indigenous Traditional Practitioners, health administrators, health policy makers, … Continued

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Virtual Chronic Conditions Self-Management Program; UVic Self-Management

Virtual Chronic Conditions Self-Management Program The Virtual Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs delivered virtually. These 2.5 hour sessions over six weeks provide more opportunity for discussion and information. Adults with chronic health conditions, their family members and caregivers can participate in free self-management programs offered through Zoom® via telephone or computer audio. … Continued

Pain Support and Wellness Group – Morning Session; Pain BC

Pain Support and Wellness Groups offer an opportunity for people living with persistent pain to meet regularly online and build a community of support while learning about pain, pain management and coping strategies. Groups meet every second and fourth Tuesday of the month with alternating mid-day and evening sessions. Each 2-hour session will allow participants … Continued

Chinese Health Forum “Living Well Together with Diabetes” Q&A Follow-up; UBC iCON

Join our panel of health professionals in a webinar where they will answer questions about diabetes from the audience who attended the iVCON Chinese Health Forum "Take Charge of Your Health: Living Well Together with Diabetes" (November 19-20, 2022). Topics will include signs and symptoms, complications, self-management and community resources, and will be presented by … Continued