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People experiencing homelessness bear a higher burden of illness such as diabetes, asthma or heart disease. Managing one of these chronic conditions while living in a shelter or on the streets can leave clients feeling helpless and overwhelmed. Self management goal setting is designed to allow clients to take charge of their health, but traditional goals such as walking 20 minutes every day or counting carbohydrates are not realistic within the confines of homelessness. This training, designed for non-medical and medical personnel alike will introduce participants to the fundamentals of behavioral change strategies aimed to support clients in taking steps to improve their health care. We will learn how to help clients identify self management goals that consider the realities of homelessness and design plans that can support their independence. From designing an action plan to assessing client's confidence levels for success, this workshop will walk you through the necessary steps to help clients' better care for themselves. To schedule this training at your clinic, contact hrippetoe@nhchc.org. |
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