What does the future of employment look like to you? Is it a remote place where most people work from home? Does it embrace diversity and recognize the contributions of people who have traditionally struggled with finding work because of exceptionalities? Eleonora Andretta will explore some of these questions and more as she takes a […]
It's always good to have a plan! Where are you with you current job search and/or career goals? Taking a break? Actively searching? Feeling stuck? Join us for our Action Plans Workshop and we can help you review and organize your job search tasks and goals. We'll help you create an action plan to get […]
Join people whose partners or family members have epilepsy to share your ideas and concerns with others who really understand what you are going through. Learn new coping techniques and enjoy the company of people who have a lot in common with you! For more information contact our Adult Support Worker [email protected] .Please note: an individual […]
Eden Peters , Epilepsy Toronto's Child & Youth Services Co-ordinator, leads a playful new program of Music and Movement for Babies and Tots. Join her for an afternoon of fun with your little ones! It's a great way to connect with other parents and caregivers of young children who experience seizures, find new resources, and […]
Have you ever struggled understanding a job posting and/or knowing if a job is a good fit for you? It's important to be able to understand and dissect job postings before we put the effort into applying. Bring a job posting to our Job Posting Analysis Workshop and we'll help you practice dissecting the post […]
NOTE: The Surgery Support Group has been moved Online and the time has been changed to 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm. Hosted in partnership with Toronto Western Hospital’s Epilepsy Program. This group seeks to bring together people with epilepsy who have done surgery with those who are considering surgery as a treatment option. The decision to […]
Networking can be intimidating and may not come naturally to all of us - but practice makes perfect! Join us for our Networking Made Simple Workshop where we'll have some fun and practice networking together. Workshop leader, Michelle Edmunds, will bring in a guest to help guide us along. After this workshop, you'll be able […]
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 […]
Our Youth Support Group is an opportunity for teens, ages 14 - 17, living with epilepsy to meet, and connect. It will be a place to share lived experiences, gather resources and learn information in a supportive, friendly environment. An intake with parent/caregiver will be required for all new participants prior to attending. REGISTER TODAY.For […]
Do you have a job interview coming up? Or are you getting ready to enter the job hunt and hoping to land an interview soon? Job interviews can be stressful but we can help you ease the anxiety about landing that new job! Join us for our Mastering the Job Interview Workshop where you'll learn […]
Epilepsy Toronto presents ...Mindful Mondays with Michael Alex. WHERE: Virtually using Google Meet conferencing COST: FREE To rsvp and receive Google Meet link, email: Michael Alex, [email protected] Mondays will be taught by highly trained yoga instructor, Michael Alex. He comes with many years’ of experience teaching various yoga types and has a personal connection to epilepsy. He is […]
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!To receive a link to join us on Zoom for this event, please email John […]
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 Group Coordinator, John Spataro and your friends at Epilepsy Toronto for a fun-filled afternoon. To receive a Zoom link to join in for Bingo, please email John at [email protected]. […]
This group is currently taking place online through Zoom. A support group for parents of adults living with epilepsy. This support group is led by a peer facilitator and welcomes new participants to join in and learn from other parents who "get it." Access peer support, learn about helpful resources and connect with other caregivers through sharing experiences. For more information email us at [email protected]. Please […]
The Socially Distant Social Club is here for you! 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 Socially Distant Social Club. A chance to connect with other members of the Epilepsy Toronto community, engage in lively conversations, […]
The Friday Recreation Group will begin meeting in person again and will alternate between in-person and virtual meetings weekly. This week will be a VIRTUAL meeting. Having epilepsy can be pretty isolating, especially for those who have frequent uncontrolled seizures. Due to the severe impact of epilepsy, some of these persons are unable to work full […]
