from the Gay Men's Team of Positive East

 

Self Management courses


Self Management Courses
at Positive East

Living with HIV
And want to know more about;

  • Sex/Intimacy and disclosure

  • Dealing with medication

  • Coping with frustration, fatigue and isolation

  • Moving forward

     

For those recently diagnosed, that is within the last few years, you'll find the Self Management course helpful - not only in managing the day-to-day issues faced in being HIV positive - but also in ensuring a balanced and healthy wellbeing lifestyle, including Sex.

Interested? What to find out more?

The current PSMP course started on Monday 6th October and will runs for 7 weeks from 11.00am to 1.30pm, to Monday 17th November. It's a free course, part of an integrated skills development programme that is open to anyone living in Tower Hamlets with HIV.

Positive Self Management Programme is a 2.5 hours a week course which meets every Monday over a 7 week period. When you have finished the course you will never think of your condition in the same way again!

The course covers:-

 

Principles of self management

Making an action plan

 

Relaxation

Medications

 

Anger, fear and frustration

Decision Making

 

Communication skills

Using a Medication Log

 

Fatigue

Taking HIV Medication

 

Pain management

Depression Management

 

Fitness and Flexibility

Intimacy and Disclosure

 

Healthy eating

Working with Your Health

 

Depression

Sex

The benefits are:

Increase in self esteem
Increased ability to communicate with Health Professionals
More positive outlook
Greater sense of control

Session places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so there is a need to book early. For details about the next course contact:

Telephone: 0208 8694 9988 ext 205 (David)

Email: david.dore@thepositiveplace.org.uk

Visit our websites:

www.positiveeast.org.uk

www.thepositiveplace.org.uk

www.expertpatients.nhs.uk

 

Positive Self
Management Course

The next Self Management course starts on Monday 6th Oct, from 11.00am to 1.30pm to 17th Nov.
For further information and to book a place on future courses:
telephone: 0208 8694 9988 ext 205 (David) or
email: david.dore@thepositiveplace.org.uk

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