As a way to promote healthy living and possibly reduce mental health challenges like stress and depression, Sherman County Prevention Coordinator, OSU Sherman County Extension and Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc (GOBHI) recently offered a free class at the Sherman County Senior Center.
Titled “Living Well: Take Charge of Your Life,” the six-week program is an evidence-based, scientifically-designed health self-management course. It was held from 10:30 to noon on Tuesday mornings throughout September and October 2023. There were two to four participants and three instructors at each of the six classes. Although it was a small group, participants all agreed a smaller group worked well, as it encouraged more sharing and comradery among the participants. Participants completed the six-week course, receiving a free course book provided by Community Action Program of East Central Oregon (CAPECO) and a graduation certificate.
One participant sent a wonderful testimony letter to the course developer, the Self-Management Resource Center. Some of the kudos she had for the class included that it provided her with tools and information, including self-management tools to help with problem-solving and action-planning.
“This class has been a very helpful part of my plan to take a proactive approach to my physical and mental health,” she wrote. “Thank you to all the teachers and entities that provided this course. I will use the skills I have learned in my life going forward.”
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