Just talked to someone at the centre for E. & sz education
She said that the S.E.E. program is more for people who have to deal with someone else in their life who has E. or for people who have been newly diagnosed.
I was e-mailed an itinerary. Hope this helps you.
32868 Ventura Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2S 6J3
Phone 604-853-7399 Fax 604-853-7336 Email
epilepsy.support@telus.net
You are invited to attend:
The Seizures and Epilepsy Education (S.E.E.) Conference
Featuring Dr. Robert Mittan, Clinical Neuropsychologist, international epilepsy expert.
The S.E.E. program has won five US national awards and an international award for excellence.
The S.E.E. program is so comprehensive that it has been called encyclopedic.
Individuals with Epilepsy or Family Members $25.00 Family Rate $40.00
Professionals $40.00 Early Bird on or before February 15, 2007 after Feb. 15 $60.00
Dates in your community:
Kelowna
Hollywood Rd Education Centre, Tuesday September 23, 2008
1040 Hollywood Rd
Fort St. John
North Peach Cultural Center, Friday September 19, 2008
10015 100th Ave
Subsidies are available for those who require financial assistance to attend.
Understanding epilepsy is essential.
Understand the effects of epilepsy on learning and behaviour.
Learn about common mistakes in treating epilepsy and how to avoid them
Recognize toxicity
Manage medications the RIGHT way
Get effective control without side effects
Review eight new medications for seizures
Explore what to do when medications don't work
Learn to watch for side effects of anti-seizure medications
Learn how to avoid "breakthrough seizures"
Review what happens in the brain during seizures
Understand different types of seizures
View “No Longer the Last to Know,” a videotape about different seizures
Learn about seizures and memory
Other treatments for epilepsy, first-aid for epilepsy, and prognosis
Hear about surgery, vagus nerve stimulation, and Diastat
Learn about the Ketogenic Diet, biofeedback, and other "cures"
Hear about new research and amazing 21st century treatments, like brain stimulation
Discover emerging genetic approaches to epilepsy treatment
Learn about the prevention of seizure triggers