Maricopa Community Colleges  CPD103BN   19992-20072 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/24/98
CPD103BN 19992-20072 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Living Well With Chronic Illness
Designed to assist individuals with a chronic illness or condition to regain a sense of control and purpose in their lives. Focuses on overcoming fears and self-limiting attitudes and behaviors, identifying personal strengths and assets, developing goals, and connecting with campus and community resources for support and life enrichment.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CPD103BN   19992-20072 Living Well With Chronic Illness
1. Apply strategies for coping with common fears and other emotions that accompany chronic illness.(I)
2. Identify personal strengths and assets and explain how they may be used to challenge the limitations of chronic illness.(I)
3. Identify role models and mentors to provide support and encouragement for moving beyond chronic illness.(II,III)
4. Demonstrate effective communication skills to use with healthcare providers, family members, friends and others.(II)
5. Utilize college and community resources to develop creative outlets.(II,III)
6. Develop an action plan to achieve identified personal goals.
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CPD103BN   19992-20072 Living Well With Chronic Illness
    I. Coming to Terms with Chronic Illness
        A. Managing common fears and other emotions
        B. Reestablishing identity and self-value
        C. Identifying strengths and assets to overcome limitations
      II. Connecting with Sources of Support and Encouragement
          A. Identifying role models and mentors
          B. Communicating effectively with others
          C. Developing social support systems
          D. Exploring college/community resources
        III. Creating a SuccessFULL Life
            A. Establishing life purpose and direction
            B. Utilizing college courses and activities for creative expression
            C. Developing an action plan for living WELL
            D. Supporting others with chronic illness
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