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.
Learn about the effects of inactivity, we’ll discuss proper standing and sitting mechanics, physical activity guidelines and SMART goal setting.
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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.
This class is a six-week program for 1 hour and 15 minutes each class. Class materials for Adolescent Anxiety can be downloaded here:
Anxiety to Calm is for anyone aged 18 or older who:
You will learn ways to help you manage your anxiety, challenge your thoughts, behaviours and emotions and improve your lifestyle.
This class runs for eight weeks, with each class being two hours. Class materials for Anxiety to Calm can be downloaded here:
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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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).
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 online video, clinicians 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.
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The Mediterranean diet is an evidence-based diet proven to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, and helps with weight management.
This way of eating is popular in countries such as Greece, Italy, Morocco and Spain.
Learn how incorporating foods like vegetables, fruits, lentils, lean proteins and nuts can be beneficial to your health and well-being.
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Want to communicate better with the people in your life? In this online two-part class, you’ll learn about different communication styles, setting boundaries, and strategies on how to be assertive and say ‘No’ when you need to.
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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.
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.
This class is an eight-week program and each class is two hours. You can download the class materials for Emotion Regulations below:
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.
This class is a four-week program and each class is two hours. Below you can download the class materials for Happiness Basics:
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.
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This two hour class gives you information on how healthy eating can manage blood sugars. You will learn how to balance different types of food to help manage blood sugars. This class is facilitated by one of our dietitians and answers many questions around diabetes including meal timing and portion sizes.
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Each class is a one-time, two hour session. Class materials for Healthy Eating for Managing Blood Sugars can be accessed below:
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, August 15 – Thursday, September 28, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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This class runs twice a week, on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s.
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.
This class is an eight-week program and each class is two hours long. Class materials for Journeying through Grief can be found below:
Learn to read food labels with the help of a Registered Dietitian. Feel confident in understanding labels, comparing food, and picking healthier options at the store.
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In this two hour class, participants will learn the health risks related to having pre-diabetes or diabetes as well as healthy lifestyle changes they can make to better manage their blood sugars.
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This class is an eight-week program and each class is two hours long. Class materials for Living with Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes can be accessed below:
Dealing with hot flashes, night sweats, trouble sleeping and mood swings related to menopause?
Discover ways to help manage these symptoms through lifestyle changes, non-prescription and prescription therapy options, including a detailed discussion on hormone therapy.
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This class is an eight-week program and each class is two hours long. Class materials for Living with Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes can be accessed below:
If you’ve been struggling with stress, anxiety or depression, this class is a great starting point. In this 30-minute video, we explore some common mental health concerns and teach coping strategies.
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This is a six 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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This class is an 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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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:
A personal directive is a legal document you make in case you cannot make your own personal decisions in the future. An enduring power of attorney is a legal document that you make to give another person the authority to make financial decisions on your behalf.
This free service will teach you more about each and assist you in completing each document.
You must be over the age of 18, have photo identification, and be a resident of Alberta. Due to the legal nature of these documents, this service is only offered in English, and use of an interpreter is not permitted.
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Are there benefits of getting enough fibre and protein in your diet? If you’re trying to manage your appetite and your weight, there is evidence this can help! A Registered Dietitian will help you evaluate your diet and find practical ways to make sure you are “hitting the mark” for both protein and fibre.
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This six 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.
Exercise sessions are held at the medical fitness centre at the Edmonton Community Health Hub North. 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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This two hour class gives you information about how the body’s digestive system works so that you’ll learn how to space out your meals and include a balance of nutrients to help you feel full and energized until the next meal time. This class covers many popular nutrition and food myths; if you have questions about what to eat or how much to eat, this class could be for you. You’ll leave the class with a better understanding of how to fuel your body to meet your nutrient needs.
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This class is a one-time, two hour session. Class materials for Why Nutrition Matters can be accessed below:
If you’re experiencing stress and bullying in the workplace, watch this informative online seminar. We’ll review negative workplace conditions, the causes, and how they affect people’s overall mental and physical level of functioning. Learn what you can do to alleviate the stress, how to handle bullying, and coping mechanisms to get your work-life balance on track.
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