About Living Well
Living Well offers FREE evidenced-based community workshops in small group settings to help adults become stronger and better educated in managing ongoing health conditions. Workshops include Chronic Disease, Diabetes, and Chronic Pain Self-Management. Select workshops are offered in-person, virtually and delivered in English, Korean and Spanish.
Have questions or need assistance? Contact Heather Sites, Health and Wellness Coordinator at hsites@howardcountymd.gov or 410-313-3507.
"I have learned a lesson from the [Living Well] workshop, that no matter what chronic disease you have there are self-management tools that will work for everyone!" - Binnie, recent graduate of a Living Well Workshop
Benefits of Living Well Program
What are the benefits of participating in a Living Well workshop?
Self-management workshops are proven to provide physical, mental, and emotional improvements that affect one’s quality of life:
- Learn techniques to better communicate with providers
- Increase confidence and motivation to make healthy changes
- Create action plans to reach personal goals
- Practice using problem solving as a technique to adapt goals to changing circumstances
- Discover skills to address difficult emotions
FAQ
Are Living Well workshops suitable for caregivers?
Yes, workshops are designed for individuals living with one or more chronic conditions and/or their caregivers. Weekly topics include techniques to manage fatigue, frustration, healthy eating, appropriate exercise, communication skills, stress management, and goal setting.
Are Living Well workshops free?
Yes, living workshops are free to attend.
How do I register?
Current and future classes can be found here.
