The NextSteps program is based on the principles of self-management. YOU play the most important role in your recovery. NextSteps teaches you how to become more active and take control of your recovery. It uses techniques to increase one’s self confidence and sense of empowerment.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO THE PATIENT IN ENROLLING IN NEXTSTEPS?

• More personal power. Trauma survivors become skilled at finding solutions to their health problems. They learn to take control of situations that may have felt out of their control in the past.
• Increased confidence. As trauma survivors experience successes with self-management, they gain greater confidence in their abilities to manage their health.
• Better prepared to handle difficult situations. By being prepared to handle difficulties as they arise, rather than experiencing a crisis, trauma survivors can turn what used to be a “wall” into a “speed bump” that they can deal with.
• Improved health. As trauma survivors set health goals and follow a plan for achieving them, they begin to notice improved health. They may experience this is the form of increased confidence, less pain, improved mood, or other ways.
• Better quality of life. Research has shown that patients with chronic health conditions who engage in self-management activities enjoy improved outcomes and better quality of life.

To learn more about the NextSteps online program and to register for an upcoming class, please visit www.nextstepsonline.org