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Adult Support Group Meetings
Wednesdays - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Held at the Epilepsy Association of Calgary
4112 - 4th St. N.W.
Calgary, Alberta
- May 13, 2009
- June 2009 - Celebrate Summer Picnic - Details below
- September 9, 2009
- October 14, 2009
Once diagnosed with epilepsy, many people feel anxious, vulnerable and uninformed. By talking with one another in support groups, the fear and misunderstanding can be replaced with caring concern and accurate information.
Our support groups meet once a month at our office. There is no preregistration and no charge. We welcome anyone interested in listening, learning, and sharing. We focus on providing information, support and encouragement.
For more information about the Epilepsy Support Group meetings, contact Janice at 230-2764, 1-866-EPILEPSY, during office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and or by email.
Upcoming Information Sessions
Anyone with or concerned with epilepsy (parents, friends, spouses, peers) is welcome to attend.
All sessions are from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm and held at the Epilepsy Association of Calgary office.
Parent Networking and Support Meeting
Wednesday – May 20, 2009
This session is for any parent with questions and concerns about their child. It is a wonderful opportunity to share information with other parents, and beneft from the experiences of other parents of a child with epilepsy. Parents sharing with parents is a great way to gain confdence, guidance and support. If desired, subsequent meetings will be scheduled to cover on going concerns, needs, and meetings will be scheduled to cover on going concerns, needs, and questions. We regret that child care will not be available for this session.
Celebrate Summer Picnic
Saturday, June 20, 2009
3:00 pm at Glenmore Park “Snowy Owl” Pavillion
All welcome! Food and refreshments provided. See you there!
RSVP to Kristy at 230-2764 and advise her of the number coming no later than June 16, 2009.
March 26, 2009 is PURPLE DAY FOR EPILEPSY!
Cassidy Megan is a nine year old from Nova Scotia. Sound pretty normal? She is everything but! Last year, she dreamed up an amazing initiative called Purple Day as a way of telling others about epilepsy. She ended up taking the world by storm! The day quickly became a worldwide awareness raising campaign on which everyone is encouraged to wear purple (or lavender) because it is the international color for epilepsy.
Cassidy’s Story"Hi, my name is Cassidy Megan. I’m nine years old and I have epilepsy. I started Purple Day because I wanted to tell everyone about epilepsy, especially that all seizures are not the same and that people with epilepsy are ordinary people just like everyone else. I also wanted kids with epilepsy to know that they are not alone.
Before I started Purple Day, I was afraid to tell people about my epilepsy because I thought they would make fun of me. After the Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia did a presentation in my class, I started to talk with the other kids about my seizures. That is when I decided to become a spokesperson for kids with epilepsy.
When I’m not in school or working on Purple Day, I like to act. I have been in a couple of commercials and was the lead in a movie featured in the Atlantic Film Festival. I also like to play outdoors with my friends, take care of my four pets and cheerlead. My favourite thing to do is spend time with my family."
Stay tuned to our website to find out what the Epilepsy Association of Calgary is going to do for Purple Day. And don’t forget, wear purple on March 26 – and encourage others (your classroom, workplace) to do the same!! This is a GREAT opportunity to raise epilepsy awareness!
Taking Control of Your Wellness Skills Development Program
On-going registration is available for this program based on the work of Joel Reiter, MD., Donna Andrews, and Charlotte Janis, who developed a book and program, "Taking Control of Your Epilepsy".
Taking Control of Your Wellness Skills Development is a holistic health approach that considers the entire individual including the physiological, psychological, and interpersonal, dimensions of the person. The program provides a variety of skills and tools that help participants learn to minimize the negative impact of epilepsy their life, while enhancing an overall sense of wellness. The program consists of weekly individual sessions over 12 to 15 weeks. If you'd like to make some positive changes in your life, then this could be the program for you!
For more information contact Janice at 230-2764, 1-866-EPILEPSY, or by e-mail.
For more information on happenings in Calgary contact:
Jill Smith, Public Education Coordinator
(403) 230-2764 or 1-866-EPILEPSY
epilepsy.jsmith@telus.net
4112 - 4th Street N.W.
Calgary, Alberta
T2K 1A2
Calgary and Area: (403) 230-2764
Toll Free: 1-866-EPILEPSY
Fax: (403) 230-5766
Email: epilepsy.calgary@telus.net