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The Lifestyle Change Program as an Antidote for Loneliness

While we think of the positive, supportive connections that form between participants in the National DPP lifestyle change program as primarily focused around helping one another make healthy lifestyle changes, it is evident to any coach or participant that these connections are so much more than just a means to pursue diabetes prevention goals.  The connections and support created in a lifestyle change program group may be one antidote to the public health crisis of loneliness and social isolation.  In this podcast, a mental health professional will talk about the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation in the United States. The Master Trainer facilitator will also discuss best practices for creating a positive and supportive group environment that can reduce loneliness and social isolation for participants as well as the importance of resources and referral. 

About DTTAC Advance™ Podcasts

DTTAC Advance™ Podcasts, called DTTAC Dialogues, are 20-30-minute podcast episodes perfect for the Lifestyle Coach on the go. Dialogues can be listened to on a laptop or your phone via the Learn Upon app, so even the busy Lifestyle Coach can listen to them throughout their workday, in the office, while driving, on a walk, or wherever else! Dialogues cover practical and informational topics centered around enhancing the skills of lifestyle coaches delivering the National Diabetes Prevention Program. 3 podcasts = 1 hour of Advanced Coach Training (ACT) required under the CDC DPRP Standards.

Group packages are available for medium to large National DPP networks. Please email DTTAC@emory.edu for more information on pricing and registration.​