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, October 4 – November 8, 2023
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
In-person – Edmonton Southside 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:
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.
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Monday, October 23 – December 18, 2023
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Virtual – Edmonton Southside PCN
This class runs for eight weeks, with each class being two hours. Class materials for Anxiety to Calm can be downloaded here:
Join the Edmonton O-day’min PCN on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a 30-minute beginner workout you can do from your living room.
Exercise specialists will lead you through a fitness session that’s good for your heart AND muscles. Suitable for all levels of fitness. (Via Zoom.)
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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, October 25 – November 29, 2023
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
In-person – Edmonton Southside PCN
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Monday, October 16 – November 20, 2023
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
In-person – Edmonton North PCN
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Tuesday, November 7 – December 12, 2023
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In-person – Edmonton Southside 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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Tuesday, October 3 – November 7, 2023
6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
In-person – 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.
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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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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Wednesday, October 18 – November 22, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
In-person – Edmonton Southside PCN
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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Tuesday, October 24 – Thursday, December 21, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
In-person – Edmonton North PCN
This class runs twice a week, on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s.
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.
This class runs twice a week, on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s.
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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Tuesday, September 26 – October 17, 2023
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Virtual – Edmonton West PCN
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Monday, November 20 – December 11, 2023
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Virtual – Edmonton Southside PCN
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.
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:
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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This class will provide you with a greater understanding of what hypertension and dyslipidemia are and what factors cause them, as well as effective ways to control and treat them.
Learn how your diet and medication work to lower your blood pressure and cholesterol to improve your Heart Health.
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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.
This class is an eight-week program and each class is two hours long. Class materials for Journeying through Grief can be found below:
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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Each class is a one-time, two hour session. 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 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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Thursday, October 12 – November 16, 2023
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Virtual – Edmonton North PCN
This class is a six-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 25 – December 13, 2023
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Virtual – 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:
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 fiber 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 fiber.
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.
In this three-session class, participants will get help to quit smoking from a PCN pharmacist.
Learn strategies to manage cravings and withdrawals, and get tips on dealing with stress and ways to develop a quit plan that works for you.
All three lessons are required to complete the class.
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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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Wednesday, October 25 – November 29, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-person – Edmonton North PCN
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:
Led by an Exercise Specialist, this class focuses on guiding you through low impact stretches and exercises. Each class will focus on a specific muscle group, so you optimize your workout and learn exercises associated with different muscle groups.
We do not require medical screenings for participation in this class, so if you have any concerns please contact one of our Exercise Specialists to discuss them.
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