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Primary Care Networks offer a number of classes to help you meet your health goals. Classes are offered virtually, in person or on–demand. Some require a referral from a family doctor, while others do not. All are free to register!
The classes below are offered by one of the eight PCNs in the Edmonton Zone. You will have to contact the PCN offering the class to register.
Virtual groups are held via Zoom, an online platform that can be accessed from your smartphone, tablet or desktop.
Some of the topics covered in this introductory class are the effects of inactivity, proper standing and sitting mechanics, physical activity guidelines and SMART goal setting.
This interactive program helps adolescents identify the symptoms related to anxiety and teaches them ways to cope using physical movement, nutrition, and practical strategies to challenge anxious thoughts.
This program is for teens 13-17 years of age. The first evening is a MANDATORY parent information night where one or both parents will accompany their child(ren) to the program. The remaining five weeks is for the teens only, no parents.
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Wednesday, September 16 – October 28, 2026
6:30 – 7:45 p.m.
In-person at the Edmonton North PCN
This class is a six-week program for 1 hour and 30 minutes each class. Class materials for Adolescent Anxiety can be downloaded here:
This class provides practical guidance and support for individuals who want to learn about advance care planning and prepare for future health and personal care decisions. Participants will explore key topics including Personal Directives, Enduring Power of Attorney, and Goals of Care, and gain a clear understanding of what these documents mean and how they are used.
Please note: This class does not include completing or filling out Personal Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney documents. It is educational only.
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Anxiety to Calm is for anyone aged 18 or older who:
struggles with anxiety
You will learn ways to help manage your anxiety, challenge your thoughts, behaviours and emotions and improve your lifestyle.
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Tuesday, October 13 – December 1, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-person at the Edmonton North PCN
This class runs for eight weeks, with each class being two hours. Class materials for Anxiety to Calm can be downloaded here:
Have you ever wanted to improve your physical health but not sure where to start? Do you strive to return to sport or a favourite pastime but are limited by mobility?
If you have a T5W, T5A or T5Y postal code, join Edmonton North PCN Exercise Specialists for Balance 55+. This class focuses on strength, mobility, and balance to help achieve your fitness and health goals.
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Every Tuesday
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-person at Rundle School (11005 – 34 Street)
No registration is required!
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches participants to identify and change unhealthy thinking habits into better alternatives that promote desirable behaviours and eliminate unwanted ones.
You will learn strategies that will help manage symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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Wednesday, September 9 – October 21, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
In-person at the Edmonton North PCN
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Friday, November 13 – December 18, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-person at the Edmonton North PCN
This class is an six-week program and each class is two hours. Click here to download the class materials for Changeways CBT:
This interactive program helps parents and children identify the symptoms related to anxiety and teaches them ways to cope using physical movement, nutrition, and practical strategies to challenge anxious thoughts.
This class is for children 6-12 years of age. A parent, or both parents MUST attend along with their child(ren) for the full six-week duration of the program. (Parents can alternate attendance i.e. mom can come one week and dad the next etc).
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Wednesday, September 16 – October 28, 2026
5:00 – 6:15 p.m.
In-person at the Edmonton North PCN
This class is a six-week program and each class is one hour and 15 minutes. You can download the class materials below:
Want to learn how to deal with your anger?
In this on-demand video, we talk about what causes and maintains anger, help you learn about your own anger styles, and touch on why we get so angry.
You’ll be introduced to cognitive behavioural therapy methods of coping and working through anger, and get strategies on how to implement changes in everyday life.
In this class, you will learn skills that will help you to respond to your emotions rather than react to them. The facilitators will help you understand the relationship between emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. There will also be practical learnings for: emotional regulation, coping skills, mindfulness, and relationship skills.
Developed using the principles of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, participants will be shown techniques to practice at home in between classes.
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Important note: This group is not an anger management class. If you require assistance finding an anger management workshop, please take a look at 221 Resources for Anger Management or The Family Centre.
The class hosted by the Edmonton Southside PCN is six weeks and each class is an hour and a half.
The class hosted by the Edmonton North PCN is an eight-week program and each class is two hours. You can download the class materials for Emotion Regulation below:
GLA:D Back program is an evidence-based treatment program for individuals with persistent and/or recurrent back pain that negatively affects their everyday life and function.
The GLA:D program consists of self-management education classes and exercise therapy. It originated in Demark with results in patient outcomes showing a decrease in pain and an increase in functional ability.
By strengthening muscles and correcting movement patterns, patients can prevent the progression of symptoms and reduce pain.
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Monday, October 19 – Friday, December 4, 2026
1:15 – 2:15 p.m. OR 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
In-person at the Edmonton North PCN
This class runs twice a week, in person, at the Edmonton Community Health Hub North.
GLA:D Hip and Knee is for anyone who is experiencing any level of hip and/or knee osteoarthritis.
The GLA:D programs consists of self-management education classes and exercise therapy. It originated in Demark with results in patient outcomes showing a decrease in pain and an increase in functional ability.
By strengthening muscles and correcting movement patterns, patients can prevent the progression of symptoms and reduce pain.
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Tuesday, October 13 – December 1, 2026
1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
In-person at the Edmonton North PCN
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Wednesday, October 21 – December 9, 2026
9:15 – 10:15 a.m
In-person at the Edmonton North PCN
This class runs twice a week, in person, at the Edmonton Community Health Hub North.
Learn how to make lifestyle changes and add new habits into your everyday life to boost your overall happiness. Taking Happiness Basics has been shown to increase mood, increase energy levels, and boost physical and mental health.
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This class is a four-week program and each class is two hours. Below you can download the class materials for Happiness Basics:
Looking to incorporate healthy eating into your life? In this online class, you’ll learn about effective healthy eating strategies for general health and for a variety of health conditions – from diabetes to weight management to high cholesterol.
Topics include: balanced meals and appropriate portion sizes, meal and snack patterning, fibre, sugar and sodium, hunger and fullness signals, and SMART goal setting.
Do you know how to properly take care of your feet?
In this video, you’ll learn about the importance of daily preventative foot care, how to do a basic self foot exam and how to select good supportive footwear. We’ll also look at some common foot conditions and how to treat them.
This foundational class is recommended for everyone, but especially those with foot or lower leg conditions and anyone with diabetes or chronic health conditions.
Have you ever tried planning a week’s worth of food? Does it seem like this would take too much time?Meal planning in advance should help you save time in your busy week.
This class will teach skills that will break menu planning down into simple steps. A dietitian will help you consider what you need to get started, and how to work around your busy schedule and family commitments.
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On Demand
This class is designed for anyone seeking support in increasing their physical activity levels. Participants will explore the difference between physical activity and exercise, learn about various types of exercise, and discover realistic strategies for starting and maintaining new habits.
Whether you’re new to physical activity or looking for a fresh approach, this class provides practical guidance and encouragement to help you build a healthier, more active lifestyle.
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Did you know there are 40 different types of loss that can incur over a lifetime? If you are experiencing grief, join Journeying Through Grief for an eight week class that will help you learn skills to cope with grief more effectively.
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Tuesday, October 27 – December 15, 2026
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
In-person at the Edmonton North PCN
This class is an eight-week program and each class is two hours long. Class materials for Journeying through Grief can be found below:
This is a eight-week program that helps you cultivate a healthy and satisfying relationship with food, your body, and physical activity.
This program challenges popular diet rules that are short-term and unsustainable and instead teaches you the skill of focusing on your body’s hunger and fullness cues to guide eating. Instead of someone else telling you what to eat, how much weight to lose or how much exercise you need, this program will guide you to tune into your body’s wisdom.
This program will encourage you to make satisfying food choices, develop a positive body image, and connect with your body’s need for daily movement.
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Thursday, October 15 – December 3, 2026
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
In-person at the Edmonton Community Health Hub North
This class is a eight-week program and each class is two hours long.
Moving on with Persistent Pain is an eight week group (once weekly), led by an Exercise Specialist and a Behavioural Health Consultant. Learn ways to manage pain including planning your activities to improve stamina and energy while preventing flare up; exploring the relationship between anxiety and stress and pain levels; learning to set goals to change your lifestyle and decrease pain.
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Wednesday, October 28 – December 23, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
In-person at the Edmonton North PCN
This class is an eight-week program and each class is two hours long. Class materials for Moving on with Persistent Pain can be accessed below:
Are there benefits of getting enough fibre and protein in your diet?
If you are trying to manage your appetite and your weight, there is evidence this can help! This online video will help you evaluate your diet and find practical ways to make sure you are ‘hitting the mark’ for both protein and fibre.
This eight week program empowers you to improve work, personal and family relationships.
Each week you will learn new skills that will promote positive relationships.
We will challenge you to practice the skills during the week. You will discover a few skills that you find work the best for you. You have the biggest influence over your present and future relationships through your everyday choices.
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Thursday, September 24 – November 12, 2026
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
In-person at the Edmonton North PCN
This four week, interactive class provides you with practical tools for people living with ADHD. We focus on strategies that target memory, organization, and emotion regulation.
There is also a psychoeducational component for those that have been recently diagnosed with ADHD and want to learn more.
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Friday, November 13 – December 18, 2026
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
In-person at the Edmonton North PCN
This eight week class will help you gain the skills to be able to exercise independently based on your health needs and any limitations you may have.
The first class will be an education session, followed by seven exercise sessions that are held at the medical fitness centre at the Edmonton Community Health Hub North. Exercise Sessions consist of a combination of education, cardiovascular, resistance, flexibility and adult physical literacy exercises (balance, agility, integrated movement).
The exact content will be tailored based on your specific health needs.
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Monday, September 14 – November 2, 2026
The first class will be an education session from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
All remaining activity focused sessions will be from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-person at the Edmonton North PCN
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Monday, November 9 – December 24, 2026
The first class will be an education session from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
All remaining activity focused sessions will be from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-person at the Edmonton North PCN
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