Calling all high school youth with epilepsy to come and explore your creative sides at our Pizza and Paint night. Our guest artist, Mariam Kendal, will be providing a painting workshop, teaching us various artistic techniques. We will have time to create and share our own masterpieces, as well as enjoy some pizza and snacks […]
Test your knowledge of all things trivial, at our interactive weekly Trivia Night! Join Recreation Group Coordinator, John Spataro, as he leads the games and the fun. Invite your family or household members to join in too - everyone is welcome!Interested in joining this group? Please speak with your Epilepsy Toronto counsellor or complete an intake […]
Test your knowledge of all things trivial, at our interactive weekly Trivia Night! Join Recreation Group Coordinator, John Spataro, as he leads the games and the fun. Invite your family or household members to join in too - everyone is welcome!Interested in joining this group? Please speak with your Epilepsy Toronto counsellor or complete an intake […]
UPLIFT stands for "Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favourable Thoughts”. It is a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy program that improves depression, and overall psychological quality of life. Groups of 5-8 adults meet virtually for an hour once a week for 8 weeks. The sessions teach valuable coping strategies and topics that include: coping and […]
Turn 'hump day' into BINGO DAY with weekly Wednesday afternoon Bingo! What better way to add some fun to the middle of your week? Join Recreation Manager, John Spataro and your friends at Epilepsy Toronto for a fun-filled afternoon.Interested in joining this group? Please speak with your Epilepsy Toronto counsellor or complete an intake form to be […]
We invite children ages 7-13, who have a sibling with epilepsy, to join our virtual meet-up and sibling support group. Participants will have the opportunity to meet other kids who have a sibling with epilepsy, share their experiences, and connect! Our next Sibs Group will be happening Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 4:30 pm – […]
Job search got you down? Anxious about that upcoming job interview? Do you have a job but you're worried about disclosing your disability? Does the thought of having a seizure on the job stress you out? Then UPLIFT for Employment is for you! UPLIFT is a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy group for adults with epilepsy […]
Epilepsy Employment Group (EEG) is a Job Search Support Group for people living with epilepsy. This group is meeting online via Zoom regularly every Thursday afternoon. Meetings will alternate between a featured topic and a general discussion. Join in and meet some new people, swap points of view, and learn a thing or two! What […]
UPLIFT stands for "Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favourable Thoughts”. It is a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy program that improves depression, and overall psychological quality of life. Groups of 5-8 adults meet virtually for an hour once a week for 8 weeks. The sessions teach valuable coping strategies and topics that include: coping and […]
Are you craving some social time with old friends, or a chance to make some new ones? Join John Spataro, on Thursdays at 7pm for an online Social Club. A chance to connect with other members of the Epilepsy Toronto community, engage in lively conversations, catch up with old friends or maybe make new ones. Come drop […]
A group for Epilepsy Toronto’s youngest members and their grown-ups! Children ages 0-4 with epilepsy or infantile spasms, together with their parents or caregivers, are invited to a special circle time and family meet up at the Epilepsy Toronto office. Enjoy free play, songs, and stories with Eden and Elana, followed by snacks and a […]
Test your knowledge of all things trivial, at our interactive weekly Trivia Night! Join Recreation Group Coordinator, John Spataro, as he leads the games and the fun. Invite your family or household members to join in too - everyone is welcome!Interested in joining this group? Please speak with your Epilepsy Toronto counsellor or complete an intake […]
Test your knowledge of all things trivial, at our interactive weekly Trivia Night! Join Recreation Group Coordinator, John Spataro, as he leads the games and the fun. Invite your family or household members to join in too - everyone is welcome!Interested in joining this group? Please speak with your Epilepsy Toronto counsellor or complete an intake […]
UPLIFT stands for "Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favourable Thoughts”. It is a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy program that improves depression, and overall psychological quality of life. Groups of 5-8 adults meet virtually for an hour once a week for 8 weeks. The sessions teach valuable coping strategies and topics that include: coping and […]
Turn 'hump day' into BINGO DAY with weekly Wednesday afternoon Bingo! What better way to add some fun to the middle of your week? Join Recreation Manager, John Spataro and your friends at Epilepsy Toronto for a fun-filled afternoon.Interested in joining this group? Please speak with your Epilepsy Toronto counsellor or complete an intake form to be […]
Epilepsy Employment Group (EEG) is a Job Search Support Group for people living with epilepsy. This group is meeting online via Zoom regularly every Thursday afternoon. Meetings will alternate between a featured topic and a general discussion. Join in and meet some new people, swap points of view, and learn a thing or two! What […]
UPLIFT stands for "Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favourable Thoughts”. It is a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy program that improves depression, and overall psychological quality of life. Groups of 5-8 adults meet virtually for an hour once a week for 8 weeks. The sessions teach valuable coping strategies and topics that include: coping and […]
Join us for an engaging webinar on the latest advancements in epilepsy medications, featuring renowned expert Dr. Eduard Bercovici. Dr. Eduard Bercovici is a dedicated neurologist and epileptologist in Toronto and director of the Southern Ontario Epilepsy Clinic. With a background in neuropharmacology and extensive training, including an epilepsy fellowship, he established the Adult Epilepsy Diet […]
Have you, or a loved one, been diagnosed with functional seizures (also known as Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures, PNES, stress seizures, or dissociative seizures)? Epilepsy Toronto is developing programming for people with these types of seizures, starting with an education session called Let's Talk About Functional Seizures. In this virtual session you will learn about: what […]
The Friday Recreation Group alternates between in-person and online meetings weekly. This week will be an ONLINE meeting. Having epilepsy can be pretty isolating, especially for those who have frequent uncontrolled seizures. Due to the severe impact of epilepsy, some people are unable to work full-time. If you are interested in hanging out with others on […]
Test your knowledge of all things trivial, at our interactive weekly Trivia Night! Join Recreation Group Coordinator, John Spataro, as he leads the games and the fun. Invite your family or household members to join in too - everyone is welcome!Interested in joining this group? Please speak with your Epilepsy Toronto counsellor or complete an intake […]
UPLIFT stands for "Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favourable Thoughts”. It is a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy program that improves depression, and overall psychological quality of life. Groups of 5-8 adults meet virtually for an hour once a week for 8 weeks. The sessions teach valuable coping strategies and topics that include: coping and […]
The Epilepsy Fundamentals workshop provides an overview of what epilepsy is, what it looks like, and how it may affect you in the workplace. The workshop will cover the most common types of seizures, seizure first aid and explore common misconceptions related to epilepsy. Join please register here!
Turn 'hump day' into BINGO DAY with weekly Wednesday afternoon Bingo! What better way to add some fun to the middle of your week? Join Recreation Manager, John Spataro and your friends at Epilepsy Toronto for a fun-filled afternoon.Interested in joining this group? Please speak with your Epilepsy Toronto counsellor or complete an intake form to be […]
Join our Parent Speaker Series, an avenue for parents to connect, learn, and share experiences in navigating the challenges of parenting a child with epilepsy or childhood disability. Listen to parents with lived experiences and knowledgeable professionals as they discuss topics like school advocacy, dual diagnoses, coping strategies, and caregiver mental health. Engage in these […]
Epilepsy Employment Group (EEG) is a Job Search Support Group for people living with epilepsy. This group is meeting online via Zoom regularly every Thursday afternoon. Meetings will alternate between a featured topic and a general discussion. Join in and meet some new people, swap points of view, and learn a thing or two! What […]
UPLIFT stands for "Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favourable Thoughts”. It is a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy program that improves depression, and overall psychological quality of life. Groups of 5-8 adults meet virtually for an hour once a week for 8 weeks. The sessions teach valuable coping strategies and topics that include: coping and […]
Are you craving some social time with old friends, or a chance to make some new ones? Join John Spataro, on Thursdays at 7pm for an online Social Club. A chance to connect with other members of the Epilepsy Toronto community, engage in lively conversations, catch up with old friends or maybe make new ones. Come drop […]
Test your knowledge of all things trivial, at our interactive weekly Trivia Night! Join Recreation Group Coordinator, John Spataro, as he leads the games and the fun. Invite your family or household members to join in too - everyone is welcome!Interested in joining this group? Please speak with your Epilepsy Toronto counsellor or complete an intake […]
UPLIFT stands for "Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favourable Thoughts”. It is a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy program that improves depression, and overall psychological quality of life. Groups of 5-8 adults meet virtually for an hour once a week for 8 weeks. The sessions teach valuable coping strategies and topics that include: coping and […]
We all know about the different parts of job search, but how can you make them work for you? The Job Search Strategy workshop covers what things to consider when looking for a job including the types of employers, how to tap the job market, and how to create a 90-day job search plan that […]
Turn 'hump day' into BINGO DAY with weekly Wednesday afternoon Bingo! What better way to add some fun to the middle of your week? Join Recreation Manager, John Spataro and your friends at Epilepsy Toronto for a fun-filled afternoon.Interested in joining this group? Please speak with your Epilepsy Toronto counsellor or complete an intake form to be […]
Epilepsy Employment Group (EEG) is a Job Search Support Group for people living with epilepsy. This group is meeting online via Zoom regularly every Thursday afternoon. Meetings will alternate between a featured topic and a general discussion. Join in and meet some new people, swap points of view, and learn a thing or two! What […]
Are you craving some social time with old friends, or a chance to make some new ones? Join John Spataro, on Thursdays at 7pm for an online Social Club. A chance to connect with other members of the Epilepsy Toronto community, engage in lively conversations, catch up with old friends or maybe make new ones. Come drop […]
UPLIFT stands for "Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favourable Thoughts”. It is a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy program that improves depression, and overall psychological quality of life. Groups of 5-8 adults meet virtually for an hour once a week for 8 weeks. The sessions teach valuable coping strategies and topics that include: coping and […]
The Friday Recreation Group alternates between in-person and online meetings weekly. This week will be an ONLINE meeting. Having epilepsy can be pretty isolating, especially for those who have frequent uncontrolled seizures. Due to the severe impact of epilepsy, some people are unable to work full-time. If you are interested in hanging out with others on […]
