Events Search and Views Navigation
August 2020
Teen Virtual Connect Group: Music Virtual Hang Out
Music Virtual Hang Out: Stay connected and join EFMN’s Teen Connect Group for a virtual gathering and hang out! Teens (13-18 years old) living with epilepsy are invited to sign in to play games, share recommendations, and more while creating connections with peers from across MN, eastern ND, and western…
Find out more »Caring for One’s Mental Health Webinar
During this webinar, Dr. Heck will discuss common difficulties that children and adults experience while living with epilepsy. He will emphasize the importance of taking care of one’s mental health as well as their seizure control and will assist the audience in understanding the conditions of depression, anxiety, and low…
Find out more »Seizure Smart Basics Webinar
This condensed 30-minute version of EFMN’s Seizure Smart Training goes over general seizure recognition and response basics, while also being quick and easy to fit into busy schedules. Please note: This training does not qualify for CEUs. Visit efmn.org to find CEU options that may work for you.) Register here!
Find out more »Family Virtual Social Activity: Pet Show and Tell
Pet Show and Tell We love our furry family members, and we want you to share them with others! Join us online to share what pets you have in your life, what makes them so special, and any tricks or fun facts about them. We welcome families impacted by epilepsy…
Find out more »Service and Emotional Support Animals Webinar
This webinar will provide information on service/companion animals and how they relate to federal laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the Air Carriers Access Act. Join Cindy Tarshish of ADA Minnesota to learn your rights and responsibilities when owning an animal to assist…
Find out more »September 2020
Teen Virtual Connect Group: Preparing for School
Preparing for School Virtual Hang Out: Stay connected and join EFMN’s Teen Connect Group for a virtual gathering and hang out! Teens (13-18 years old) living with epilepsy are invited to sign in to play games, share recommendations, and more while creating connections with peers from across MN, eastern ND,…
Find out more »Open to Anyone Virtual Connect Group: Establishing New Normals
Establishing New Normals: With so much that has changed, are you finding ways to adjust to new normals? We welcome anyone impacted by epilepsy to connect and share with one another the challenges and victories that you are experiencing along this part of your epilepsy journey. In order to ensure…
Find out more »Adult Virtual Connect Group: Finding the Right Balance
Finding the Right Balance: Side effects vs. seizure control, treatment complacency, and advocating for your best life. We welcome adults with epilepsy to connect and share with one another the challenges and victories that you are experiencing along this part of your epilepsy journey. In order to ensure we can…
Find out more »Epilepsy, Autism and Attention Deficit Disorder Webinar
An epilepsy diagnosis may come alongside other neurological conditions, such as autism or attention deficit disorder. In this webinar, participants will learn about basic epilepsy facts, but also statistics and information about the comorbid conditions of autism and ADD. Tips for deciphering between behaviors that may be related to epilepsy,…
Find out more »Parent Virtual Connect Group: Transitioning Back to School
Transitioning Back to School: After an abrupt end to the last school year, how are you doing with transitioning back to school? We welcome parents and caregivers to connect and share with one another the challenges and victories that you are experiencing along this part of your loved one's epilepsy…
Find out more »