Join other parents/caregivers of a nonverbal child with epilepsy for a space to share your experiences and support and encourage one another. This group meets quarterly over Zoom, and it is led by EFMN volunteers Joel Virtue and Carissa Burns. To RSVP or ask questions, you can reach Joel by
Calendar of Events
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| 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, - - Moms of adult children with epilepsy are invited to attend this support group where moms of adult children come together and share their journey and experiences. We support each by providing a safe space for everyone to express how they are feeling and share about the challenges and joys of | 1 event, - Adults with epilepsy are welcome to attend this quarterly peer-led in-person group to meet others who can relate to their experiences of managing epilepsy. You're welcome to bring a store-bought item to share, and please plan to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. For question or to RSVP, contact Meaghan Yorro | 1 event, - Join other partners for an hour to discuss the highs and lows of your journey and hear from other significant others about how we best care for ourselves while caring for our loved ones with epilepsy. For questions or to RSVP, contact James Schaefer at james.schaefer84@gmail.com or 612.280.9643, Chris Merrill | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, - This space is for teens with epilepsy to meet others who understand the journey they’re on. Join us to hang out, make new friends, and talk about growing up and living with epilepsy. For more information, please contact Erik at Ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-287-2319. - Adults parenting while living with epilepsy are invited to come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. Significant others and children of the adult with epilepsy are welcome to join the meeting with their person. | 1 event, - Adults impacted by epilepsy are welcome to attend this quarterly peer-led in-person group to meet others who can relate to their experiences of managing epilepsy. The group will meet at an open table, and guests are welcome to order their own food/beverage. Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1575034473435235 Facilitator: Desiree Gregorich: pugtekk@gmail.com, 218-310-4885 | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Anyone impacted by epilepsy who enjoys writing is welcome to join Babs Larson, retired librarian and author living with epilepsy to connect with others for a self-directed creative writing group that meets monthly in Minneapolis. Bring your notebook or computer, share with others about your writing, and enjoy a coffee. |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - La epilepsia puede ser una condición aislante sin el apoyo de otros, pero creemos que nadie debería tener que enfrentar la epilepsia solo. Esta reunión virtual es una oportunidad para conectarse con otras personas hispanohablantes, compartir experiencias y dar/recibir apoyo. Son bienvenidos personas con epilepsia, cuidadores, padres, u otros seres | 0 events, | 1 event, - Meet other parents, grandparents, and caregivers who live day-to-day caring for a child with seizures and/or epilepsy. This is an opportunity to meet others, offer peer-to-peer support, share resources and experiences, and talk honestly about the triumphs and challenges of a child’s epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Lisa | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Families are invited to meet up at the Fargo Parks Sports Center indoor playground with inclusive features that provide fun for all abilities and offers kids a safe environment to play with their peers and siblings while parents share experiences with each other in regards to epilepsy. The playground fee | 0 events, | 1 event, - Adults living with epilepsy come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact | 0 events, | 0 events, |