Project UPLIFT

The Project UPLIFT program is an evidence-based, 8-week program using mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy. The program is open to adults (18+) with epilepsy (or their support persons) experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression.

Each group is made up of 5-8 participants who commit to weekly group sessions where they will learn many valuable skills that have been shown to improve depression, psychological well-being, and quality of life in people living with epilepsy. All information shared during the group is confidential and attendance at each session is required.

Project UPLIFT for Caregivers

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.

UPLIFT for Adults with Epilepsy (18+)

Our next cycle of UPLIFT for Adults will be running over Zoom in September.

UPLIFT is a mindfulness/meditation and cognitive behavioural therapy program that supports people with epilepsy in learning skills to cope with stress through recognizing and changing thoughts and behaviours. Reducing stress is a way to reduce seizures but this is also an opportunity to gain support from hearing others’ stories and talking with people who can understand your experiences.

For more information on upcoming sessions, please email andrea@epilepsyswo.ca.

UPLIFT Contact Form

“Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favourable Thoughts” (UPLIFT) is a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy program offered over 8 weeks (virtually) that improves depression and overall psychological quality of life. If you are an adult with epilepsy, or a parent of someone with epilepsy, and would like to be part of this FREE program, please complete the form below. *Note: You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in UPLIFT

Name *

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Last

Email *

Phone *

Address *

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City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

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Date of Birth *

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Which UPLIFT session are you interested in? *

Caregiver UPLIFT
Adult UPLIFT (18+)

Which of the following do you struggle with? *

Depression
Anxiety
General stress
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* Check all that apply to you

Please indicate your preferred type of session *

UPLIFT is offered virtually. Please check this box to confirm that you have access to a reliable internet connection. *

Yes I have access to reliable internet connection
No I do not have access to internet connection

Please let us know if you have any questions or have additional information you would like to provide.