Arthritis Self Management Program (ASMP)
The Arthritis Society strongly recommends that people living with any kind of arthritis should participate in an Arthritis Self-Management Program (ASMP). This program is supported by The Arthritis Society and is key to enhancing coping skills and to living a healthy, active life with arthritis.
ASMP is a six-session (two hours once a week) health education program designed to help people better understand their arthritis. The self-management techniques taught in this volunteer-led program will not only help participants to better understand and cope with their symptoms but will provide the necessary skills and confidence to become good self-managers of their condition.
The sessions are highly interactive, focusing on building skills, sharing experience and gaining support.
The cost of the course per participant is $25, which includes the book, “The Arthritis Helpbook” by Dr. Kate Lorig and Dr. James Fries and supporting materials. Spouses and families are welcome to participate at an additional cost of $10 (no book) per person.
For an up to date list of course dates and locations please click here.
Or contact us for more information at:
- Arthritis Answers Line at 604.875.5051 or Toll free at 1.800.321.1433
- Email us at info@bc.arthritis.ca
- Visit us at www.arthritis.ca






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