Self Management Programs
PACES in Epilepsy is a comprehensive, free, and virtual 8-week psychoeducational group designed to help adults diagnosed with epilepsy manage their condition and learn strategies for emotional and community adjustment. This program empowers participants with knowledge, skills, and support to enhance their quality of life.
Program Highlights:
Education on Epilepsy: Learn about different seizure types, available treatments, and the impact of epilepsy on mood, stress, and cognition.
Healthy Lifestyle Strategies: Discover techniques for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and engaging actively in the community.
Stress Management: Receive training and practice using specific strategies to cope with stress effectively.
Personalized Goal-Setting: Set and pursue personalized life goals with the support of qualified facilitators.
Qualified Facilitators: Sessions are led by a trained epilepsy mental health professional and a trained peer with epilepsy, ensuring a balanced and empathetic approach.
Flexible Participation: Join the group in-person or by phone, based on what works best for you
Eligibility:
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Have a cognitive age of 18 years or older.
- Have access to a phone for weekly sessions.
Join PACES
Take control of your epilepsy management and improve your quality of life. For more information contact us by filling out our online form below or by phone (877) 553-7453.
HOBSCOTCH is a specialized self-management program designed to help people with epilepsy manage and cope with cognitive problems, ultimately leading to happier and more productive lives. This innovative program focuses on improving memory function and addressing the cognitive challenges associated with epilepsy.
Program Highlights:
Epilepsy Education: Learn the basics of memory function, common memory problems, and factors related to seizure-related cognitive issues.
Self-Awareness Training: Gain awareness of the multiple influences affecting memory and attention.
Memory Strategies: Discover compensatory strategies that improve how memory works in daily life.
Problem Solving Therapy (PST): Develop skills to systematically address memory-related difficulties and other challenges.
Join HOBSCOTCH
For more information contact us by filling out our online form below or by phone (877) 553-7453.
UPLIFT (Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favorable Thoughts) is a transformative 8-week program designed to help adults with epilepsy manage and improve their mental health and overall quality of life. This program empowers participants by teaching them essential mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral skills, leading to increased knowledge, reduced depression, and enhanced well-being.
Program Highlights:
Skill Development: Learn techniques for challenging negative thoughts, behavioral activation, effective coping, problem-solving, and mindfulness.
Mental Health Improvement: The program is designed to reduce or eliminate symptoms of depression and anxiety, significantly improving participants’ quality of life.
Validated Measures: Participants are screened for eligibility using validated mental health measures, and progress is monitored throughout the program to ensure effectiveness.
Join UPLIFT
For more information contact us by filling out our online form below or by phone (877) 553-7453.
