6 week workshop, developed by Stanford, to help adults with chronic conditions how to self manage their health on a daily basis.  facilitated by 2 trained peer leaders in a small group interactive setting. covers  processes to develop new habits- setting goals, decision making, problem solving, brain storming and topics such as pain management, preventing falls, better sleep, improving communication with family and providers, medication usage and intro to mind-body ideas eg distraction, better breathing, guided imagery,body scan.