Special Edition Webinar: Epilepsy and COVID-19 - hosted by VNS Therapy
2020-04-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
As the access to healthcare professionals is limited during these unprecedented times, we invite people with epilepsy and caregivers to join a special edition webinar about epilepsy and COVID-19.

These programs aim to:

Inform on the current COVID-19 situation and provide recommendations for people with epilepsy
Educate attendees on the risk factors of contracting COVID-19
Advice on precautions and ways to mitigate risk and public exposure
Alleviate misconceptions and ease concerns from misinformation
Answer questions about epilepsy, VNS Therapy and/or COVID-19

These two webinars will be led by Drs. Katie Polovitz and Angus Wilfong – hosted by VNS Therapy.

Register Here

Virtual Town Hall with Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
2020-04-28 10:00 - 11:00
Please join members of the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MNCCD) on April 28th for a virtual town hall forum about the impacts of COVID-19 on members of our disability community statewide.
The depth of this public health crisis greatly impacts individuals with disabilities, their family members, and support professionals – many of whom are at greater risk due to underlying health conditions, low income, and food/housing insecurity.
This also comes at a time when our current network of disability supports – especially Personal Care Assistance (PCA) – is at the brink of collapse due to the widespread workforce shortage.
That’s why – now more than ever – we need help from Congress to maintain stability and consistency in service provision, service navigation, and advocacy to help ensure that people with disabilities can stay healthy in their homes and communities.
During this town hall forum, we hope to highlight individuals’ stories to inform our members of Congress’ work in developing COVID-19 emergency relief legislation that addresses the needs of people with disabilities.
Zoom Dial-in / Video Conference: https://arcminnesota.zoom.us/j/217753006 or call 1-877-853-5257
Meeting ID: 217 753 006

Nystrom & Associates Presents: Staying Mentally Healthy During Covid-19
2020-04-29 18:00 - 19:00
Nystrom & Associates is hosting a FREE Facebook Live event! Join Us Wednesday, April 29th at 6pm for Nystrom Live on Facebook.

Sarah Gross, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapist speaks on self-care during the COVID-19 crisis

Self-care tips during self-isolation
Helpful relaxation tools
Absolutely Free!!

**This is not an Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota event.**

Virtual Teen Connect - Pictionary
2020-04-30 16:00 - 17:00
Stay connected during this “safe at home” time and join EFMN’s Virtual Teen Connect Pictionary Party! Teens (13-18 years old) living with epilepsy are invited to sign in to test your drawing and guessing skills while creating connections with peers from across MN, eastern ND, and western WI. Contact Erik Williams with any questions at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345.

In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you.

Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that has a camera: a web camera or phone camera are the most common options. We want you to be visible during the group meeting.
Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.
Emergency Contact Information: We want to be able to help should a seizure or other medical situations arise for you during the group time. This information is not shared outside of EFMN staff and would only be used if EMS needs to be contacted to respond to your home to provide medical care.

Virtual Connect Group Open to Anyone: Mindfulness
2020-05-14 12:00 - 13:00
We welcome individuals, friends, and families who are impacted by epilepsy to connect and share with one another the experiences, thoughts, and resources that have taken part in your epilepsy journey.

In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that has a camera: a web camera or phone camera are the most common options. You must be able to be visible during the group meeting.
Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.

Emergency Contact Information: Should a seizure or other medical situation arise for you during the group time, we need to have access to an emergency contact (name and phone number), and your physical location address. This information is not shared outside of EFMN staff unless they need to contact EMS services to respond to your home to provide medical care.

Virtual Teen Connect Group: Virtual Hang Out
2020-05-19 15:00 - 16:00
Stay connected during this “safe at home” time 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 WI. Contact Erik Williams with any questions at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345.

In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that has a camera: a web camera or phone camera are the most common options. You must be able to be visible during the group meeting.
Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.

Emergency Contact Information: Should a seizure or other medical situation arise for you during the group time, we need to have access to an emergency contact (name and phone number), and your physical location address. This information is not shared outside of EFMN staff unless they need to contact EMS services to respond to your home to provide medical care.

Seizure Smart School Personnel Webinar
2020-05-20 15:00 - 16:00
One in ten people will have a seizure in their lifetime. Do you know how to respond? Teachers, school nurses, staff, and families work together to reduce bullying and foster understanding of epilepsy in schools. Learn about seizures, epilepsy, identifying the common seizure types, and how to respond appropriately. We’ll also share treatment options and tips for a successful school environment. Cost: Free 1 CEU will be awarded. Registration opening soon.

Virtual Social Group Activity: Charades
2020-05-20 18:00 - 19:00
Stay connected during this “safe at home” time and join EFMN’s Virtual Charades Party! Adults, teens, and families living with epilepsy in their lives are invited to sign in to test your acting and guessing skills while creating connections with others from across MN, eastern ND, and western WI.

Contact Erik Williams with any questions at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345.

In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that has a camera: a web camera or phone camera are the most common options. We need you to be visible during the group meeting.
A quiet space in your home with enough room to act our your clues while still being visible to the camera. This is to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.

Emergency Contact Information: We want to be able to help should a seizure or other medical situations arise for you during the group time. This information is not shared outside of EFMN staff and would only be used if EMS needs to be contacted to respond to your home to provide medical care.

Virtual Adult Connect Group: What can you control during COVID-19?
2020-05-21 18:30 - 19:30
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 provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that has a camera: a web camera or phone camera are the most common options. You must be able to be visible during the group meeting.
Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.

Emergency Contact Information: Should a seizure or other medical situation arise for you during the group time, we need to have access to an emergency contact (name and phone number), and your physical location address. This information is not shared outside of EFMN staff unless they need to contact EMS services to respond to your home to provide medical care.

Virtual Social Group Activity: Create & Craft
2020-05-27 18:00 - 19:00
Stay connected during this “safe at home” time and join EFMN’s Virtual Create & Craft event. You can enjoy crafting with others from the comfort of your own home and meeting others affected by epilepsy from across our service area. Contact Lisa Peterson with any questions at 218.624.1330 or lisa.peterson@efmn.org.

In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that has a camera; a web camera or a phone camera are the most common option. We need you to be visible during the group meeting.

Emergency Contact Information: We want to be able to help should a seizure or other medical situations arise for you during the group time. This information is not shared outside of EFMN staff and would only be used if EMS needs to be contacted to respond to your home to provide medical care.

Reasonable Accommodations in Employment: Epilepsy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
2020-05-28 18:00 - 19:00
One of the most important protections available to individuals with disabilities under Title I of the ADA is the right to receive reasonable accommodations. But what exactly is a reasonable accommodation, when does it have to be provided, and how does a person go about requesting it? These questions and more will be discussed during this free webinar, along with examples of specific accommodations that may be helpful for employees with epilepsy. Whether you are currently employed or searching for a job, this is information you should know.

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2703921599562365196

Seizure Smart School Personnel Webinar
2020-06-02 15:00 - 16:00
One in ten people will have a seizure in their lifetime. Do you know how to respond? Employers, coworkers, and individuals work together to reduce stigma, foster understanding, and work toward a productive environment of epilepsy within places of employment. Learn about seizures, epilepsy, identifying the common seizure types, and how to respond appropriately. We’ll also share information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act and useful tools for a successful employment environment. Registration opening soon.

Virtual Connect Group Open to Anyone: Stay Connected during COVID
2020-06-04 12:00 - 13:00

Teen Connect Group: Virtual Hang Out
2020-06-09 16:00 - 17:00

Basic Seizure Smart Webinar (30 minutes)
2020-06-16 16:30 - 17:00
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. (This training does not qualify for CEUs. Visit efmn.org to find CEU options that may work for you.)

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1922506383628887309

Virtual Social Group Activity: Trivia
2020-06-16 18:00 - 19:00
Stay connected during this “safe at home” time and join EFMN’s Virtual Trivia event. Adults, teens, and families affected by epilepsy are invited to have fun testing your knowledge and meeting others from across our service area.

Contact Lisa Peterson with any questions at 218.624.1330 or lisa.peterson@efmn.org.
In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that has a camera: a web camera or phone camera are the most common options. We need you to be visible during the group meeting.
A quiet space in your home with enough room to act our your clues while still being visible to the camera. This is to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.

Emergency Contact Information: We want to be able to help should a seizure or other medical situations arise for you during the group time. This information is not shared outside of EFMN staff and would only be used if EMS needs to be contacted to respond to your home to provide medical care.

Virtual Adult Connect Group: Summer Safety
2020-06-18 18:30 - 19:30

Basic Seizure Smart Webinar (30 minutes)
2020-06-23 12:30 - 13:00
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. (This training does not qualify for CEUs. Visit efmn.org to find CEU options that may work for you.)

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1087568039821432333

Virtual Social Group Activity: Talent Show
2020-06-23 18:00 - 19:00
Stay connected during this “safe at home” time and join EFMN’s Virtual Talent Show! Do you have a hidden talent that you want to show the rest of the world? Now’s your chance. EFMN is calling on all performers for our first ever EFMN Talent Show!

Join us on June 23rd at 6pm for a showcase of everyone’s talents. We will show pre-submitted videos or pictures of people’s talents during the Talent Show, so no need to work up your anxiety or stage fright! Instructions on how to participate as a performer:

Register on the EFMN calendar
Follow the instructions on your confirmation email on how to record/photograph and submit your talent
During the event, you will introduce yourself and describe your talent before we play your submission.

Some example talents include, but are not limited to, juggling, singing, showing off your recent quarantine baking achievements, paintings, pet talents. Whatever achievement or ability you want to share!

Deadline for submissions is June 21st.

Adults, teens, and families living with epilepsy are invited to join us in sharing our talents while creating connections with others from across our service area. Contact Erik Williams with any questions at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345.

Seizure Smart Training Webinar
2020-06-30 12:00 - 13:00
1 in 10 people will have a seizure in their lifetime and 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy, this training provides useful information so you can be prepared. This training is a resource that helps participants identify seizures, learn seizure first aid, and overcome the myths surrounding epilepsy.

Participants will learn:

how to recognize and respond to both epileptic seizures and febrile seizures,
when to call 911 and when it is not necessary.

Each participant will be awarded 1 CEU for attending the entire webinar.

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4893270253647198989

Teen Connect Group: Virtual Hang Out
2020-06-30 15:00 - 16:00
Stay connected during this “safe at home” time 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 WI. Contact Erik Williams with any questions at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345.

In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:
– A device that has a camera: a web camera or phone camera are the most common options. You must be able to be visible during the group meeting.
– Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.

Emergency Contact Information: Should a seizure or other medical situation arise for you during the group time, we need to have access to an emergency contact (name and phone number), and your physical location address. This information is not shared outside of EFMN staff unless they need to contact EMS services to respond to your home to provide medical care.

Year in Review Community Forum
2020-06-30 17:00 - 18:00
In this 2019 EFMN Year in Review Community Forum, we’ll cover highlights from 2019 and how our programs empower the fight of those living with epilepsy as they overcome challenges, navigate their epilepsy journey, and gain independence. We’ll then give an important update on our 2020 programming during this time of COVID-19 and physical distancing and how we’ll finish the year strong with changes to our largest events like the Gala, Walk, and Expo.

Virtual Open to Anyone Connect Group
2020-07-01 12:00 - 13:00
Are you getting what you need from your time with doctors, therapists, case workers? 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 we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that has a camera: a web camera or phone camera are the most common options. You must be able to be visible during the group meeting.
Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.

Emergency Contact Information: Should a seizure or other medical situation arise for you during the group time, we need to have access to an emergency contact (name and phone number), and your physical location address. This information is not shared outside of EFMN staff unless they need to contact EMS services to respond to your home to provide medical care.

Virtual Creative Arts Program
2020-07-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2020-07-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2020-07-21 18:00 - 19:30
EFMN and the Art Therapy program at Adler Graduate School would like to invite individuals and families who have been impacted by epilepsy to join us in a virtual art therapy studio experience. We will host a series of four weekly 90-minute group sessions via a HIPPA compliant Zoom platform. The first session will start on Tuesday, July 7th, and run each Tuesday through July 28th (4 total sessions), and will run from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. We encourage individuals and families to attend all 4 sessions, if possible. This is a progressive artistic process.

The groups will be facilitated by a Registered and Board-Certified Art Therapist. They will be assisted by art therapy graduate students who have been trained in telehealth delivery of services. As participants, you do not need to identify as an “artist” nor worry about skills or talents in using art materials. Our process has been about mindfully providing a structure to focus participants on their intention for being in the group or on what they need in the “here and now” via brief writing in a journal. We then encourage all participants to engage in simple directed art-making experiences. We realize that since we will not be in the studio space, participants may not have access to a wide variety of art materials. With this in mind, we plan to use simple and accessible materials that you could find in or near your home or community. Our first session may be focused on brainstorming projects and material ideas.

Please note: We require all youth (17 and under) to attend with an adult (parent/guardian/family member).

Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that has a camera: a web camera or phone camera are the most common options. You must be able to be visible during the group meeting.
Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.
Emergency Contact Information: Should a seizure or other medical situation arise for you during the group time, we need to have access to an emergency contact (name and phone number), and your physical location address. This information is not shared outside of EFMN staff unless they need to contact EMS services to respond to your home to provide medical care.

Contact Erik Williams with any questions at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345.

Seizures and Safety Webinar
2020-07-11 10:00 - 11:00
Seizures manifest themselves in various ways. Some may cause a person to lose consciousness or to have impaired awareness. Staying safe can be a concern for those living with epilepsy. In this webinar we will look at safeguards that can be put in place, to help individuals with epilepsy feel secure in their surroundings while living an active life.

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1100717100130166285

Epilepsy and Wellness
2020-07-15 08:00 - 17:00
What does it mean to live well with epilepsy? For each person diagnosed with epilepsy, this question would be answered differently. In this webinar, participants will learn the basic definition of wellness, and several specific areas of wellness that can be assessed by the individual to determine their wellness level in their overall health, and also as it relates to their epilepsy journey. Resources from the Epilepsy Foundation of America’s Wellness Institute will be utilized.

Register here!

Adult Virtual Connect Group
2020-07-16 18:30 - 19:30
Living your Best Life with Epilepsy: 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 provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that has a camera: a web camera or phone camera are the most common options. You must be able to be visible during the group meeting.
Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.

Emergency Contact Information: Should a seizure or other medical situation arise for you during the group time, we need to have access to an emergency contact (name and phone number), and your physical location address. This information is not shared outside of EFMN staff unless they need to contact EMS services to respond to your home to provide medical care.

CBD 101 Webinar
2020-07-20 18:30 - 19:15
As a supplemental treatment option for epilepsy and seizures, it’s very common to have questions about the basics of Cannabidiol, or CBD oil. Join Elise Conlee, Senior Medical Science Liaison for Greenwich Biosciences, to learn more about CBD definitions, various therapeutic potentials, and public health aspects to think about when using CBD oil.

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6064621772910317584
