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Epilepsy Support Groups

Support groups offered by the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County are free to attend and hosted virtually. Each group listed below aside from the Young Adult Bereavement group is hosted once a month and always on a Thursday.

Participation in Our Support Groups
For your safety and the safety of others in the group, we ask that you please follow these support group guidelines:
 
  • Maintain confidentiality: respect the privacy of all group members by keeping what’s shared in the group confidential. No pictures or recordings should be taken during the group.
  • Camera on: to foster a more connected and engaging environment, please keep your camera on during the meeting.
  • Arrive on time: join the group promptly to avoid disruptions and help maintain a supportive environment.
  • Respectful communication: listen actively, avoid interrupting, and speak respectfully.
  • Participation: engage with the group by unmuting to speak or contributing in the chat.
  • Stay on topic: focus on the discussion at hand and be mindful of the time when speaking.

Description: Open forum for anyone who has epilepsy or loves someone with epilepsy. There will be discussion, information sharing and peer support, mixed with occasional guest speakers.

When: 1st Thursday of every month

Time: 6-7 PM

Where: Zoom

Contact: Sarah Waters, Programs Manager –  619.296.0161 x103 or email sarah@epilepsysandiego.org

¿Tiene epilepsia o conoce a alguien con epilepsia? Están invitados a participar en el foro abierto para la discusión, intercambio de información, y apoyo entre pares, (combinado con oradores invitados ocasionales) con la Fundación de Epilepsia de San Diego.

Cuándo: el 1er Jueves de cada mes a las 6pm.

Contacto: Gladis Arana, Programas en Español – (619) 296-0161 x104 o correo electrónico Gladis@epilepsysandiego.org

Description: Open forum for discussion, information sharing and peer support.

When: 2nd Thursday of every month

Time: 12-1 PM

Where: Zoom

Contact: Sarah Waters, Programs Manager –  619.296.0161 x103 or email sarah@epilepsysandiego.org

Description: Open forum for adults with epilepsy for discussion, information sharing and peer support.

When: 3rd Thursday of every month

Time: 12-1 PM

Where: Zoom

Contact: Sarah Waters, Programs Manager –  619.296.0161 x103 or email sarah@epilepsysandiego.org

Description: Open forum for the epilepsy community to learn about various wellness, stress management, mindfulness, and self-nurturing practices to cultivate a sense of well-being and thrive.

When: 4th Thursday of every month

Time: 6-7 PM

Where: Zoom

Contact: Sarah Waters, Programs Manager –  619.296.0161 x103 or email sarah@epilepsysandiego.org

 

The Epilepsy Foundation of America is offering a Young Adult Bereavement Virtual Support Group.

Description: If you have lost a sibling due to epilepsy, you’re not alone. Join the Young Adult Bereavement Virtual Support Group for people ages 18-26 and connect with others who have experienced the same loss.

When: 3rd Tuesday of every month

Time: 4 PM

Where: Zoom

Registration is required and those who are interested can sign-up using this link: https://bit.ly/3lEnBdd

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