Search for: ABOUT RESOURCES EVENTS FUNDING KEY DATA BETTER CHOICES, BETTER HEALTH® SD Workshop FAQs Who should attend? Any adult interested in improving their health Adult caregivers Those with any health condition that affects your daily living and quality of life, such as: Arthritis Cancer Diabetes Heart disease High blood pressure Multiple sclerosis Stroke Osteoporosis Chronic pain Breathing problems Weight concerns Emotional conditions Depression Anxiety Early dementia Fibromyalgia Lupus Fatigue What are the benefits? Everyone will gain a deeper understanding for how the workshop can benefit those you care for. Spread the word! Increased exercise Better symptom management Better communication with physicians Better general health Less health distress Less fatigue Increased social activities and community involvement Identify support systems and new resources Fewer days in the hospital Fewer outpatient visits What will I learn? Ways to make better choices and improve your health! The effects and emotions chronic conditions may have on your lifestyle Disease related decision-making Goal setting, problem solving, and coping Practice activities with group feedback How to become more confident How to use your mind to manage your symptoms How to communicate with friends, family, and providers How to deal with anger, depression, and other difficult emotions How to design and maintain a healthy eating and exercise plan How to manage pain and fatigue How to relax and manage stress Appropriate use of medications What does it cost? Workshops are FREE! All class materials are provided. You’ll also receive a companion book and CD for the workshop you are attending. If you would like to make an additional monetary contribution to help support the Better Choices, Better Health® SD program, you may do so HERE or request an invoice form from the workshop leaders. ABOUT Office of Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion Contact Us RESOURCES Library Model Policies Success Stories Toolkits Community Workplace Wellness Education Evidence-Based Decision Making Support Healthy Hometown Initiative Providers Healthcare Referrals EVENTS Conferences Partners Meeting Workwell Summit FUNDING Grants Partner Funding Opportunities KEY DATA South Dakota Health & SD Stats Data Dashboards Disease Prevention Media Online Catalog Infographics Make It Your Own Social Media & Websites Resources National Resources BETTER CHOICES, BETTER HEALTH SD Workshops Register for a Workshop Chronic Disease Physical Activity Workshop FAQs Lead a Workshop About BCBH SD About Contact Us South Dakota Department of Health Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion 615 E. 4th Street, Pierre, SD 57501 P: 605.773.3737 F: 605.773.5942 DOH.info@state.sd.us State Home Page Disclaimer Nondiscrimination Accessibility Privacy Policy © 2021 South Dakota Department of Health. All Rights Reserved.