Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario

UPLIFT for Adults
2023-06-15 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-06-22 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-06-29 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
UPLIFT is a free, eight-week skill-building program to support people in developing coping strategies to deal with stress, through mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy. Participants meet once a week for one hour with groups of 5-8 people over Zoom. Commitment to attend each session is required to benefit from the program, as well as to ensure the group dynamic remains intact.
ESWO will host an UPLIFT session for adults who are living with epilepsy.
Email holly@epilepsyswo.ca to register.

Virtual Caregiver Support Group
2023-06-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Ontario
Making connections and building meaningful relationships can be an important part of living a happy and healthy life. Epilepsy can sometimes pose a barrier for people and make it more challenging to establish meaningful relationships. Our virtual support group meets bi-weekly on Mondays from 6:00 -7:00 pm
This is a drop-in group with weekly planned topics to facilitate conversation about issues that are important to people living with epilepsy. Our hope is to provide a space for our community members to meet others with epilepsy and have an opportunity to share their experiences and coping strategies. If you are interested in this session or future sessions, email holly@epilepsyswo.ca to register.

Virtual Adult Support Group
2023-06-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Ontario
Making connections and building meaningful relationships can be an important part of living a happy and healthy life. Epilepsy can sometimes pose a barrier for people and make it more challenging to establish meaningful relationships. Our virtual support group meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.
This is a drop-in group with weekly planned topics to facilitate conversation about issues that are important to people living with epilepsy. Our hope is to provide a space for our community members to meet others with epilepsy and have an opportunity to share their experiences and coping strategies. If you are interested in this session or future sessions, email holly@epilepsyswo.ca to register.

UPLIFT for Caregivers
2023-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
UPLIFT is a free, eight-week skill-building program to support people in developing coping strategies to deal with stress, through mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy. Participants meet once a week for one hour with groups of 5-8 people over Zoom. Commitment to attend each session is required to benefit from the program, as well as to ensure the group dynamic remains intact.
ESWO will host an UPLIFT session for those who are caregivers of individuals living with epilepsy.
Email Sandra@epilepsyswo.ca to register.

Purple Nation Summer Camp
2023-07-10 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-15 09:00 - 16:00 | South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre, 1119 Jalna Blvd, London, Ontairo, N6E 3B3, Canada
We are now offering the ESWO Purple Nation Summer Camp, available to children and youth between the ages of 4-12 years living with epilepsy in Southwestern Ontario, as well as their siblings. This is a full-day camp.
There will be lots of fun activities, chances to meet other children with epilepsy, and opportunities to be active outdoors. Rest assured that all staff and volunteers will be trained in seizure first aid, so your children can join us for a safe and enjoyable summer where seizures are no big deal.

Purple Nation Summer Camp
2023-07-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Graham Family Eco-Park, 16033 Medway Rd, Arva, Ontario, N0M 1C0, Canada

UPLIFT for Caregivers
2023-07-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
UPLIFT is a free, eight-week skill-building program to support people in developing coping strategies to deal with stress, through mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy. Participants meet once a week for one hour with groups of 5-8 people over Zoom. Commitment to attend each session is required to benefit from the program, as well as to ensure the group dynamic remains intact.
ESWO will host an UPLIFT session for those who are caregivers of individuals living with epilepsy.
Email Sandra@epilepsyswo.ca or Lori@epilepsyswo.ca to register.

Purple Nation Summer Camp
2023-07-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Ontario

Virtual Teen Social Group
2023-08-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Ontario
Teens with epilepsy and their siblings between the ages of 13-17 are welcome to join us for games and conversation over Zoom. This is a great opportunity to meet peers with epilepsy and to have fun getting to know each other. If you are interested in this session or future sessions, email holly@epilepsyswo.ca to register.
