Anxiety Management
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group
Are you struggling with panic attacks, chronic worry or anxiety around social situations?
Common signs of anxiety include:
- Physical symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, muscle tension, stomach discomfort, racing heart
- Thoughts such as fear of dying or losing control, excessive worries that you can’t seem to turn off, excessive fears in social situations or in situations where it is difficult to leave, worries that others might think badly of you.
- Behavioral symptoms such as avoiding situations out of fear or needing to escape situations that trigger fear. If you can relate to these symptoms, then anxiety might be a problem in your life.
Help is available:
Maple offers a 9 week anxiety treatment group which uses cognitive behaviour therapy to help participants learn practical strategies to deal with the physical symptoms, thoughts and behaviours associated with anxiety. Groups are run periodically during the year and are facilitated by two mental health professionals. What is expected from participants?
- To commit to attending all sessions (weekly for 9 weeks)
- To practice strategies learned in sessions and between sessions. If you would like to participate in the group, or would like to get more information about it, please speak with your physician, nurse or mental health counsellor.
This program is not currently running. Please check back in 2025.
This class is for those interested in preventing osteoporosis, those at risk of developing osteoporosis, and for those who have already developed osteoporosis. Participants attending this group are introduced to several lifestyle measures that can optimize their bone health.
The program is delivered by a Registered Dietitian.
To Register: Call Karen at 613-531-5888 x 1107
Changeways
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group
Are you struggling with low mood, feelings of hopelessness or get little pleasure from things you use to enjoy?
Common signs of depression include:
- Physical symptoms such as fatigue or loss of energy, significant weight loss or gain, insomnia, and a lack of interest in exercise.
- Thoughts such as a strong tendency to focus on the negative, difficulty making decisions, becoming easily overwhelmed, difficulty with concentration or memory.
- Behavioral symptoms such as a tendency to do very little since nothing seems enjoyable, withdrawing from social activities, allowing chores to build up.
- If you can relate to these symptoms, then depression might be a problem in your life.
Help is available:
Maple offers a 8 week anxiety treatment group which uses cognitive behaviour therapy to help participants learn practical strategies to deal with the physical symptoms, thoughts and behaviours associated with depression. Groups are run periodically during the year and are facilitated by two mental health professionals. What is expected from participants?
- To commit to attending all sessions (weekly for 8 weeks)
- To practice strategies learned in sessions and between sessions. If you would like to participate in the group, or would like to get more information about it, please speak with your physician, nurse or mental health counsellor.
This program is not currently running. Please check back in 2025.
Eating healthy, and within a budget, takes planning and smart shopping. In this class, participants will learn how to make healthy choices while spending less. There is also a focus on problem-solving, addressing unique obstacles, and connecting with local resources.
This one-hour virtual group is led by a Registered Dietitian and a Community Services Worker.
To Register: Call Karen at 613-531-5888 x 1107
This class is for anyone looking for information on how to achieve their best weight. With an overview of the many factors that contribute to our body weight, we will explore the concepts of metabolism and the pitfalls of fad dieting. This class covers the basics of healthy eating and how small realistic changes can help you achieve your best weight.
This class is led by a Registered Dietitian.
To Register: Call Karen @ 613-531-5888 x 1107
The Heart Smart Series offers three topic areas:
Heart Disease & Mediterranean Eating - This class provides information on heart disease and explores the Mediterranean diet and its many benefits.
Managing High Cholesterol - This class focuses on understanding and managing high cholesterol. It aims to provide practical tips and strategies to reduce cholesterol. Topics include the types of cholesterol and the dietary changes you can start doing to lower your risk of heart disease.
Managing High Blood Pressure - This class focuses on understanding and managing high blood pressure. It covers how changing a variety of dietary factors can help lower your blood pressure. Topics covered include sodium, label reading and how other nutrition and activity modifications can help to control your blood pressure.
All three classes discuss a variety of lifestyle interventions. These classes aim to provide everyone with practical tips and strategies to reduce the risk of heart disease and lead a healthier life.
These classes work best when they are taken together, though anyone can choose to attend just one or two separately.
The classes are scheduled regularly or based on demand, so if you are interested please register. The classes are presented both virtually or in-person, and are delivered by a Registered Dietitian.
To Register: Call Karen at 613-531-5888 x 1107
Managing Prediabetes and Diabetes is a group program that is delivered by Diabetes Educators from the Maple Diabetes Prevention and Education Centre for people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.
This 2 hour group program reviews the following aspects of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes:
• How prediabetes and diabetes works, including the role of the pancreas, insulin and glucose
• Targets for blood glucose control to reduce the risks associated with high blood glucose
• The possible complications of diabetes & how managing diabetes can help prevent or delay these complications
• How healthy eating, keeping active and medication can help manage diabetes
• Identifying carbohydrate foods and non-carbohydrate foods and label reading for carbohydrates
• Planning balanced and nourishing meals and snacks
• Review recommendations for exercise from Diabetes Canada
This program encourages group participation. The facilitators will fill in any knowledge gaps, answer questions and clarify any misunderstandings about diabetes and related topics. Attendees may choose to have an individual appointment with the Maple Diabetes team after completion of this group.
Programs delivered by the Maple Diabetes Prevention and Education Centre are open to the community. You do not need to be a patient of Maple to attend this program.
To Register: Contact Maple Diabetes at 613-531-6086
The Mediterranean Lifestyle is a long-term, sustainable eating approach that has proven health benefits, including heart disease prevention and blood sugar management. The Mediterrean Eating class, led by a Registered Dietitian, teaches which foods to eat most often and how to start making changes to your eating habits.
This one-hour virtual group runs monthly.
To Register: Call Karen @ 613-531-5888 x 1107
Mindful Eating is a 6-week mindful eating program designed to help people better understand and manage their food cravings while healing their relationship with food.
In the Mindful Eating group, participants will learn about
- How to listen and respond to your body's natural hunger and fullness cues
- The benefits of mindfulness and how to practice mindful eating
- Finding balance by enjoying foods that nourish the body as well as the soul
- Where food cravings come from and how to identify them
- A powerful approach to managing food cravings and dealing with emotional eating. This includes a variety of cognitive behavioural change strategies that you can use to help manage your food cravings and feel better about your food choices.
- How to stay on track for lifelong better health!
This unique group is run over six weeks with a 1.5 hour class each week. It is led by two Registered Dietitians and is adapted from the Hamilton FHT program.
To Register: Please contact Karen at 613-531-5888 x 1107 for more information about the registration process.
Service Canada representatives will be at Maple to provide information on these programs:
- Canadian Dental Care Plan
- Canada Pension Plan
- Old Age Security
- My Service Canada Account
This session is for Maple patients aged 65 years and older, and the main focus will be on the new Canadian Dental Care Plan.
Information about these programs:
Service Canada
- Canada Pension Plan Disability
- Dental Care Plan
- My Service Canada Account
Canadian Revenue Agency
- Disability Tax Credit
- Registered Disability Savings Plan
- Home Accessibility Tax Credit
- Medical expenses
- Disability supports deduction
- Canada Caregiver Credit
To register please call Karen at 613-531-5888 x 1107
