workshops
Our Community Wellness team provides free evidence-based health and wellness workshops that empower adults to actively manage their conditions and take the steps necessary to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Our workshops have been highly researched and proven to be effective in a community setting and provide better health, better health care, and reduced health-related costs. For information about our free workshops, connect with us by emailing wellness@ccadvance.org or calling 214.871.5065
DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM (DPP)
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is alifestyle intervention program aimed at reducing the risk of type 2 diabetesamong individuals with prediabetes.
Established in the early 2000s, the DPP focuses on encouraging healthier eating habits, regular physical activity, and weight loss to promote better glucose control. Through a structured curriculum, participants learn to make sustainable changes in their daily routines, with the ultimate goal of preventing or delaying the onset of diabetes. The DPP has proven highly effective, demonstrating that modest lifestyle modifications can have a significant impact on reducing the risk of this widespread and debilitating chronic condition.
Chronic Disease Self-Management (CDSMP)
Do you have a chronic health condition, or do you know someone who does? Our Chronic Disease Self-Management Program helps those living with a chronic health conditions improve their general health.
Diabetes Self-Management (DSMP)
Do you have a chronic health condition, or do you know someone who does? Our Chronic Disease Self-Management Program helps those living with a chronic health conditions improve their general health.
Chronic Pain Self-Management (CPSMP)
Do you have chronic pain, or do you know someone who does? Our Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop helps individuals and their loved ones deal with the ongoing issues associated with chronic pain.
PEARLS
Have you been feeling down, discouraged, or blue? Or have you had little interest or desire to do things? We have the program for you! PEARLS is a one-on-one program of eight (8) one-hour life skills sessions held over 19 weeks. Sessions are scheduled at your convenience and can be held in-person or by phone.
Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
Prevent T2 is a CDC-recognized program with two major goals: 1) lifestyle intervention with a minimum of 4% weight loss/weight maintenance and a minimum of 150 minutes of physical activity, similar to brisk walking, and 2) learning self-management tools for weight loss and increasing physical activity. Offered in English and Spanish.
A Matter of Balance (AMOB or AMOBv)
A Matter of Balance was designed to decrease the fear of falling and increase activity levels in older adults. In this 8 week in-person workshop or 9 week online workshop, participants engage in group discussions, problem solving activities and physical activity to help reduce the fear of falling and increase strength, flexibility , endurance and stamina. This workshop is for adults who are concerned about falling or have fallen, age 60+, residing in Dallas County.
