Body Knowledging Program Chronic Disease Self Care Management Pilot Study.

The intervention aims to activate patients' inherent resources and by this, facilitate empowerment, patient activation and self-care management of their chronic disease.

Inclusion Criteria: ≥18 years of age; Undergoing treatment for chronic illness; Cognitive capacity to participate in group formats; answer questions from questionnaires and Able to read and speak English. -Exclusion Criteria: Major reduction in cognitive capacity (i.e. major strokes, dementia or other related conditions) or serious mental illness that impacts ability to give consent or limits effective participation within a group discussion as assessed by the PI and RA in consultation following routine study protocols used at the study setting (patients may suffer from mild cognitive impairment but must be able to understand and complete questionnaires and engage in intervention groups); Patients in palliative phases of cancer; Patients in acute medical crisis or in need of intensive care; Patients who attend similar interventions in the same period or within the past 3 months. -