New Online Seizure Self Management Program - Begins July 19th

Posted about 3 years ago by Holly Verderame

Self-Management isn't something you have to do alone - join others to learn how social networks and friends can help you manage the challenges of your care and living with a chronic condition.

SMART is a free, online program for adults who live with epilepsy (18 years of age or older with active epilepsy). All sessions will be held in small groups via Zoom.

A Nurse and Peer Educator will work with each SMART group to facilitate the sessions online. Each online session will last approximately one hour to 90 minutes. The SMART group will meet every Tuesday at 6 PM for 8 weeks starting Tuesday, July 19, 2022 and running through September 6, 2022. We ask that those participating make an effort to make it to all 8 sessions.

You, a Nurse and a Peer Educator will walk through the SMART program guide together and focus on learning more about things like:

· Treatment Management—Keeping track of medication schedules, keeping medical appointments, and communicating with health care professionals.

· Seizure Management - Recognizing and avoiding seizure triggers, and keeping a record of your of seizures.

· Lifestyle Management - Taking care of yourself, getting enough sleep, reducing stress, and how social support networks can help.

Space for this program is extremely limited. Please register today.

Contact: Jordan Hinds at jhinds@eawcp.org or call 412-322-5880 to register and get more information.

Not available between July 19, 2022 and September 6, 2022 but still interested in the SMART Self-Management program?

Call or email us to let us know. SMART will be offered at various times and on various days throughout 2023. We'll keep you informed when groups are being scheduled.

Do you still have questions about the SMART Program? Please contact Jordan Hinds at jhinds@eawcp.org or Peggy Beem Jelley at pbeem@eawcp.org or call the EAWCP office at 412-322-5880.