The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is a six week, highly interactive group program to help people gain self-confidence in their ability to control their symptoms and learn how their health problems affect their lives. 

Topics include dealing with feelings of fear and isolation, appropriate exercise, medication use, nutrition, managing depression, how to evaluate new treatments, and communicating with family, friends and health team. CDSMP is an evidenced based program developed at Stanford University and now managed by the Self-Management Resource Center.  

The class fee for the entire 6 weeks is $25 for registration and program materials. 

The Boonslick Regional Library is sponsoring the other half of the program fees.   

Class dates/times: 

Fridays @ 1-3:30 PM
October 17th, 24th, 31st,  November 7th, 14th, 21st  

For more information, contact the instructors Alex Freeburger at 660-827-0591, or Della Miller 417-532-7126.