Frequently asked questions about Self-Management Tool Kits for the Chronic Disease, Diabetes, and Pain: 

Q: What is in a Tool Kit? 

A: Learn more about the parts of the Self Management Tool Kits. 


Q: Are the Tool Kits available in different languages? 

A: The Chronic Disease Self-Management Tool Kit is available in Spanish.

The Diabetes Self-Management Tool Kit is also available in Spanish.


Q: Can you ship a kit to an individual participant? 

A: We can ship everything directly to you or your organization via FedEx Ground. 
 
Or, we can ship complete kits to individual participants. If this is what you require, email us a spreadsheet with names and address. We will send them via US media mail to be delivered in 7-10 business days. Please download our spreadsheet to ensure the names are in a format we can use. 

Unfortunately costs prohibit us shipping to individual participants in Canada.

Q: I already ordered books, can I order materials separately to create tool kits? 

A: If your organization has a supply of some materials, such as books or relaxation CDs, you can purchase the remaining products using this form - https://www.bullpub.com/cdsmp-tool-kit-order-form.html


Q: Are these Tool Kits appropriate for the Diabetes or Pain Self-Management course? 

A: The Tool Kit specifically designed for the Diabetes Self-Management course is now available.

The Tool Kit for the Pain Self-Management course is available.

Q: Some participants don't have CD players? 

A: If you are interested in digital (MP3) options for books and CDs, please email emily@bullpub.com with your questions.

Reach Participants During the COVID-19 Sequestration

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Tool Kit includes the following materials and is priced at $46.36 each. It is also available in Spanish.

The Diabetes Self-Management Tool Kit includes the following matierals and is priced at $39.96 each. A Spanish Diabetes Tool Kit is also available.

The Chronic Pain Self-Management Tool Kit includes the following materials and is priced at $38.36 each:

Shipping 

The Jewish News of Northern California interviewed our author Kate Lorig: 

Q&A: She teaches people with serious diseases how to help themselves

• Excerpt: 
  
  J: It seems as if the self-management programs have grown organically from the first one you created at Stanford. What is the key to their success?
  
  Kate Lorig: People that attend like it and feel that they benefit, and we have pretty solid scientific evidence that these programs actually help people … and reduce health care costs. The programs can be given where people work and play in the community — from senior centers to park and recreation facilities.

Lorig and her co-authors have just published the new edition of Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions. Learn about the changes to the new edition. 

The new edition of Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions is now ready to ship.

Changes in brief:

• - Every chapter has been completely revised, updated, and carefully edited, often with the help of content specialists when required.
  
  
• - Canadian content is now integrated throughout the book, eliminating the need for separate books. A change in format indicates content that is of particular interest to the Canadian audience.
  
  
• - The book is accompanied by an all-new, topically-organized collection of further readings, useful websites, and other helpful resources organized by topic. The resources list is online at www.bullpub.com/resources.

Highlights of the changes to this edition: 

Chapter 1: Self-Management: What Is It and How Can You Do It?

• - New Chronic Conditions Self-Test at the end of Chapter 1 helps readers identify their personal concerns and understand how best to apply the concepts in the book to their own lives.

Chapter 3: Finding Resources

• - Updated content on using online resources to find the most reliable information.

Chapter 4: Understanding and Managing Common Conditions

• - All-new Chapter 4 provides essential information about living with and managing the most common chronic illnesses such as lung disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and arthritis because across chronic conditions, self-management skills are more common than different. (In previous editions, these discussions were in separate chapters near the end of the book.)

Chapter 5: Understanding and Managing Common Symptoms and Emotions

• - A new discussion at the end of Chapter 5 on the use and misuse of opioids by Beth Darnall, PhD, includes information about reducing use and tapering opioid medications.

Chapter 9: Freedom and Safety

• - This new chapter on adaptive devices and creating a safe environment includes practical information about good body mechanics, exercises to reduce injury risks, modifying your home and surroundings, and using assistive technology to make activities easier and safer.

Chapter 10: Healthy Eating

• - Completely revised and updated, this chapter now includes two helpful appendixes: Healthy Eating Plans for 1,600 and 2,000 Calories, and Food Groups for Meal Planning.

Chapter 13: Managing Your Treatment Decisions and Medications

• - Now combines two topics that were addressed in separate chapters in past editions: treatment decisions and medications.

Chapter 14: Managing Diabetes

• - Completely updated by expert contributors from both the US and Canada to reflect current information on monitoring blood glucose, healthy eating, and resources for people with diabetes.

Chapter 15: Working and Living with Chronic Conditions

• - This new chapters covers work / life balance and managing work, as well as work issues relating to communication, physical activity, and eating well.

Other important things to note: 

• - You will have an entire year to use the 4th edition books you may already have. Don’t worry about needing to upgrade immediately.
• - If you have questions about the new edition, sign up for a newsletter for updates or email Emily (emily@bullpub.com) for more information.

These resources are designed to accompany Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, 5th Edition.

This list includes suggested further readings, useful websites, and other helpful resources. It's compiled by the authors of the book and maintained by the publisher.

Getting Started - Index

To get started, select a topic below. Return to the topics list at any time by clicking Index on the left hand menu. 

Other things you might need

Visit the Self-Management Resource Centre | Millions of adults live with one or more chronic health conditions. Our programs help people and their caregivers manage their symptoms, improve their quality of life, and reduce healthcare costs.

Find a self-manangement program or workshop near you | This searchable map allows you to find programs or workshops by zip code, country, or you can filter by program.

Report a broken link  | If you would like to report a broken link or make a suggestion, please contact us. 

Websites

Alzheimer’s Association | https://www.alz.org 

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. 

• - 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s: How to Identify and Address Concerns https://www.alz.org/media/Documents/alzheimers-dementia-memory-loss-alzheimers-10-warning-signs-b.pdf 
• - Alzheimer’s and Dementia https://www.alz.org/alzheimer_s_dementia
• - Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease: What It Is and What You Can Do https://www.alz.org/national/documents/brochure_basicsofalz_low.pdf 
• - Dementia helpline available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 1-800-272-3900

Return to the topics list at any time by clicking Index on the left hand menu. 

Websites

Arthritis Foundation | https://www.arthritis.org/

Official website of The Arthritis Foundation, also available in Spanish includes a blog, resource finder and helpline. 

- Living with Arthritis https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/ 

- Walk with Ease Program https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/tools-resources/walk-with-ease/ 

National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases | https://www.niams.nih.gov/ 

Government agency. Search arthritis, osteoporosis, and other topics:

- https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/arthritis

Programs

Fit & Strong! | https://www.fitandstrong.org

- An exercise program for adults with arthritis

Print

Shlotzhauer, T. L. (2014). Living with rheumatoid arthritis. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.

Return to the topics list at any time by clicking Index on the left hand menu. 

Websites

Allergy & Asthma Network | https://www.allergyasthmanetwork.org/

The Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics, a patient advocacy organization, was started by a mother with children who have asthma. Section for patients includes practical easy-to-understand and medically accurate ways to prevent and control symptoms.

American Lung Association | https://www.lung.org/

Also available in Spanish, The American Lung Association website provides information on asthma, allergies, and other respiratory illnesses, ways to stop smoking as well as in-depth information on ongoing clinical trials. 

- COPD https://www.lung.org/lung-health-and-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/copd/

American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology | https://www.aaaai.org/

The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) is one of the nation's largest professional medical specialty organizations. Their website, though mainly for industry, does include a Find an Allergist / Immunologist service. 

American Thoracic Society | https://www.thoracic.org

International medical association dedicated to advancing clinical and scientific understanding of pulmonary diseases, critical illnesses and sleep-related breathing disorders.

• - Patient Resources https://www.thoracic.org/patients/patient-resources/ 

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America | https://www.aafa.org/

A nonprofit organization founded in 1953, works to develop and implement public policies to improve the quality of life for people with asthma and allergies. This website provides information about triggers, symptoms and treatments as well as a blog and community forum.

Asthma Canada | https://asthma.ca/

Asthma Canada provides research, advocacy, education and support. Search Asthma under Get Help for asthma basics, diagnosis, triggers, medication, management and information for parents and caregivers. 

Breathe California

• - Asthma https://breathela.org/health-resources/#1475600880017-350668b2-3833

• - COPD https://breathela.org/health-resources/#1475600880144-0d019549-4d36 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• - COPD https://www.cdc.gov/copd/index.html 

• - Heart Disease https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/ 

• - Stroke https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/ 

Chest Foundation | https://foundation.chestnet.org/

Champions lung health by supporting clinical research, community service, and patient education.

• - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease https://www.thoracic.org/patients/patient-resources/resources/copd-intro.pdf

• - Emphysema https://foundation.chestnet.org/patient-education-resources/emphysema/  

• - Patient Education Resources: https://foundation.chestnet.org/patient-education-resources/ 

COPD Foundation | https://www.copdfoundation.org/

A nonprofit organization providing educational materials including a video series for patients with chronic lung disease

Kaiser Permanente: Sleep Apnea | https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.sleep-apnea.hw49127?kpSearch=sleep%20apnea 

MayoClinic: Emphysema | https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/emphysema/symptoms-causes/syc-20355555 

MedicineNet: Emphysema | https://www.medicinenet.com/emphysema_lung_condition/article.htm 

MedlinePlus

• - Asthma http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthma.html

• - COPD https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000091.htm 

• - Emphysema https://medlineplus.gov/emphysema.html 

• - Sleep Apnea https://medlineplus.gov/sleepapnea.html 

National Emphysema Foundation | http://www.emphysemafoundation.org/

This site is to enable those with emphysema to better cope with and understand the nature of their disease through new research, current treatment initiatives, and innovative ways of coping. 

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute | https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute plans, conducts, and supports research, clinical trials, and observational studies related to the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases, and sleep disorders. 

• - The Education and Awareness section of the website Includes various resources and publications for patients https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness

• - Asthma http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/asthma/

• - COPD https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/copd 

• - Sleep Apnea https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/sleep-apnea 

The Lung Association | https://lung.ca/

The Lung Association is the leading organization in Canada working to promote lung health and prevent and manage lung disease. The website includes many helpful resources including videos on how to use different types of inhalers. 

• - Get Help: https://www.lung.ca/lung-health/get-help

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Asthma | http://www.healthfinder.gov/FindServices/SearchContext.aspx?topic=75

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Asthma | http://www.epa.gov/asthma/

WebMD: COPD Health Center | https://www.webmd.com/g00/lung/copd/default.htm?i10c.ua=4&i10c.encReferrer= 

Videos

Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Know How To Use Your Asthma Inhaler

https://www.cdc.gov/asthma/inhaler_video/default.htm

Mayo Clinic: Dr. Benzo Mindful Breathing Lab | https://www.mayo.edu/research/labs/mindful-breathing/videos 

Print 

Fielding, D. L. (2016). The COPD Solution: A Proven 10-week Program for Living and Breathing Better with Chronic Lung Disease (1st ed.). Philadelphia: Da Capo Lifelong Books.

Mahler, Donald A. Breathe Easy: Relieving the Symptoms of Chronic Lung Disease 1st Edition. University Press of New England, 2017

Martin, Jane M (2012). Live Your Life With COPD- 52 Weeks of Health, Happiness and Hope. Infinity Publishing. 

Olle, D. A. (2018). Asthma. Dulles, VA: Mercury Learning and Information.

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Websites

Zen Habits by Leo Babauta | https://zenhabits.net/about/

Print

Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything by BJ Fogg, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2019.

Also available as an online program | https://www.tinyhabits.com/