Connecting Threads
Connecting Threads are topics that can be incorporated into New Beginnings modules depending on the goals and needs of your participants. See each module for suggested connecting threads.
A discussion guide for living well with diabetes (Connecting Thread)
Building Social Connections in Family and Community
Commit to Quit: Stopping Smoking (Connecting Thread)
Modules
Discussion guide for living well with diabetes for New Beginnings
Discussion guide on understanding your feelings for living well with diabetes.
A discussion guide about building self-confidence for living well with diabetes.
Module 6: Solving Problems and Planning for the Unexpected
Module 7: Partnering with Your Health Care Team
Mini-Lessons
Discussion guide for people with diabetes on preparing for emergencies.
Discussion guide to help participants get ready for visits with their health care team.
Discussion guide to teach mindfulness and meditation to help people manage diabetes distress.
Discussion guide for people with diabetes that might have poor sleep habits.
Toolkit links
Read an overview of the New Beginnings Toolkit, and learn how facilitators can use it.
Access tips for using the New Beginnings discussion guides, group discussions and materials.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the New Beginnings discussion guide materials.
Find info to help you with some of the most common problems when leading a group discussion.