EVENTS:
Workshops and Support for Young Adults with Epilepsy

YAWE organizes a variety of epilepsy events for young adults, including monthly workshops, peer support groups, and educational activities. Our fundraising events, such as the annual walk and golf tournament, provide opportunities to connect, empower individuals, and raise awareness about epilepsy. Join us to make a difference in the epilepsy community.

Multiple Dates
Wed, Feb 05
Virtual Peer Support Group
Virtual event
RSVP
Feb 05, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PST
Virtual event
Join our one-hour virtual weekly hang-outs to laugh, cry, listen, or just simply connect with people who “get it".
Sat, Feb 15
Epilepsy and Boundaries: Taking Control Back
Via Zoom
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Feb 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
This workshop encourages people with epilepsy to recenter themselves in their own life, exploring the different kinds of personal boundaries so that they can more comfortably navigate life– with or without epilepsy.
Sat, Mar 15
Freedom and Independence: Reclaiming Control and Autonomy Over Your Life
Via Zoom
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Mar 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
This workshop addresses the limitations placed upon people living with epilepsy, and gives people the mental tools, resources, and tips to live safely on their own.
Sat, Apr 19
Self-Disclosure: How and When to Talk About Epilepsy
Via Zoom
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Apr 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
This workshop addresses the challenges of navigating who to disclose this condition to, when to disclose it, and how to manage the circumstances and reactions after disclosure– good and bad.
Sat, May 17
Mental Health and Epilepsy: the Unspoken Effects
Via Zoom
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May 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
This workshop confronts the psychosocial impact on the lives of people with epilepsy, and how often it is a lack of social support that is most debilitating– not seizure management. Participants are given tips for managing anxiety, depression, and shame.
Sat, Jun 21
Self-Perceptions and Self-Esteem
Via Zoom
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Jun 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
This workshop tackles the impact of stress and social pressures on our internal voice and how we categorize ourselves, and helps people with epilepsy to boost their confidence by recognizing and managing negative self-talk.
Sat, Jul 19
College and Epilepsy
Via Zoom
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Jul 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
This workshop examines the tightrope students with epilepsy walk as they juggle living on their own for the first time, academics, and work all while maintaining a fulfilling social life.
Sat, Sep 20
Resume and Career-Building: How to Set Yourself Up for Success
Via Zoom
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Sep 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
This workshop is accompanied by expert David Clifford and is all about giving people advice and the tools they need to navigate the job market with epilepsy.
Sat, Oct 18
Stigma and Epilepsy: How to Combat Negative, False Beliefs
Via Zoom
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Oct 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
This workshop dove into all the ways stigma can infiltrate our day-to-day lives without even realizing it, and all of the things we can do to combat and debunk misconceptions and address public perceptions.
Sat, Dec 20
Traveling and Epilepsy
Via Zoom
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Dec 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
This workshop is all about how to safely experience the world while living with epilepsy, examining key anxieties, travel challenges, and traveling by yourself.