My Tool Box : The Building Blocks of Self-Care - Living a healthy life with chronic conditions The My Tool Box program is a free 6-session workshop designed to help individuals develop the skills needed to better manage the day-to-day challenges of living with a chronic health condition. Workshop topics includes:   Goal setting and problem solving Managin pain and fatigue Dealing with difficult emotions such as frustration and fear Fitness and healthy eating for maintaining and improving strength Techniques for reducing stress and anxiety Communicating effectively with your doctor and health care team  Workshops, led by trained volunteers, are held once a week for two and a half hours. Each class had 10 to 12 participants. Individuals caring for persons with chronic health conditions are also welcome to attend. Comments from participants " I learned I can do anything if I start out with small steps." " I have gotten rid of a lot of fear and panic." "It motivated me to make major positive lifestyle changes. I have never felt better." Interested in becoming a volunteer program leader? This is a unique opportunity to benefit from the program while developing group leadership skills. You can become a leader by completing a four day leader training course. How can I get involved ? If you would like to take the program or become a volunteer program leader, please contact us at : MONTREAL AREA: 514-934-1934 poste 71585 or consult the website : www.mytoobox.mcgill.ca ANYWHERE ELSE IN QUEBEC: 514-355-4198, toll free: 1-855-230-4198 or aqdc@douleurchronique.org