The Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Group is a skills training group. This group is for people who have a hard time controlling and expressing their emotions effectively. Topics include: how to join the group, when and where the group is held, expectations, and topics covered during sessions.
Asthma is inflammation (irritation, reddening, and swelling) of the airways (breathing passages) in the lungs. This makes it hard for air to flow in and out of the lungs. This pamphlet explains how asthma is diagnosed and managed. It covers what you will learn in asthma education sessions. The French version of this pamphlet 2106, "Asthme", is also available.
L'asthme est une maladie dans laquelle les voies respiratoires des poumons sont enflammées (irritées, rougies et gonflées). La brochure explique le diagnostic de l’asthme, l’objectif de la gestion de l’asthme, les séances d’éducation sur l’asthme des Services de soins respiratoires du Centre de santé communautaire Cobequid et la façon d’y avoir accès. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Asthma" pamphlet 1454. Asthma is a condition where the airways (breathing passages) of the lungs are …
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It is caused by an impact or forceful motion of your head or body that causes your brain to move inside your skull. This movement can injure your brain. Topics include: how long symptoms last, symptoms to watch for, what to expect the first few weeks, what can help with symptoms, an in-depth list of common symptoms and how to deal with them, an FAQ section, and things to remember. Information on concussion education sessions is provided. The Frenc…
The Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program has a library of educational videos that can help support you through your cancer experience. Some of the videos are listed in this pamphlet, including the Patient Orientation Session: You and Your Cancer Care, Symptom Management Sessions, and the Living Beyond Cancer Video Series. If you would like to review the full catalogue, please go to: https://vimeo.com/showcase/4902954. Contact information for more information on these sessions is included.
This pamphlet explains how stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) for prostate cancer works, how to get ready for your treatment, what will happen during your treatment sessions, and what to expect after your treatments are finished.
This pamphlet provides information about free COPD and Advance Care Planning education sessions. Contact information is provided.
The Yarmouth Pain Self-Management Program (PSMP) is a group program. It helps people with long-term pain learn skills to manage their pain each day. There are up to 10 people in each group. The program lasts for 6 sessions. This pamphlet explains who the PSMP is for, what kinds of things you will do in the program, how to know if you are ready for the program, how to get the most out of it, when and where it is held, and how to join. Information on what other people are saying about the PSMP is…