EVENTS

YAWE provides a supportive community for young adults with epilepsy through monthly workshops and peer support groups. Additionally, we organize fundraising events such as our annual walk and golf tournament, empowering individuals and raising awareness about epilepsy.

Wed, May 15
Virtual Peer Support Group
Virtual event
Multiple Dates
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May 15, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Virtual event
Join our one-hour virtual weekly hang-outs to laugh, cry, listen, or just simply connect with people who “get it".
Sat, May 18
Mental Health & Epilepsy: The Unspoken Effects of this Condition
Via Zoom
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May 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
Navigating feelings of depression, anxiety, guilty, shame that come with having this condition (especially in relation to family/loved ones), feeling different from your peers, dealing with loss of independence, side effects of medications
Sat, Jun 15
Men and Epilepsy
Via Zoom
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Jun 15, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
Debunking the myth of what it means to be a man, how seeking out support does not make you weak or “less of a man”, building up self-confidence and positive self-perceptions.
Sat, Jul 20
Confronting Stigma
Via Zoom
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Jul 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
How to address it and overcome it in both personal and professional circumstances, dealing with discrimination, dealing with feelings of fear/shame, debunking epilepsy myths.
Sat, Aug 17
How to Talk about Epilepsy
Via Zoom
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Aug 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
Learning how to talk about epilepsy, especially when struggling with acceptance and developing identities/self-perceptions that coexist with this condition.
Mon, Oct 21
Tee Off for Epilepsy
The Club at Pasadera
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Oct 21, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Club at Pasadera, 100 Pasadera Dr, Monterey, CA 93940, USA

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Wed, May 01
Virtual Peer Support Group
Virtual event
Multiple Dates
Details
May 01, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Virtual event
Join our one-hour virtual weekly hang-outs to laugh, cry, listen, or just simply connect with people who “get it".
Sat, Apr 20
Disclosure and Epilepsy
Via Zoom
Details
Apr 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
Via Zoom
Knowing when and how to disclose in both professional and personal circumstances, how it can benefit and how it can hurt, dealing with feelings of fear/shame/guilt and their role in discussing this condition, dealing with discrimination
Sat, Mar 16
Reclaiming Control & Autonomy Over Your Life
Via Zoom
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Mar 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
Join our workshop to get savvy tips on handling stuff like medical bracelets and sharing your location with loved ones, without feeling like a lost pup they're worried about! We'll chat about how to tackle fears & anxieties around your condition.
Sat, Feb 17
Seize Control, Not Seizures: Mastering Self-Care as a Young Adult with Epilepsy
Zoom Meeting - Link provided after reg
Details
Feb 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Zoom Meeting - Link provided after reg
It can be tough accepting that your epilepsy diagnosis. And it means taking self-care seriously as a young adult. Join Bonnie & Abby to learn, share and meet other young adults.
Sat, Jan 20
Navigating the Highs and Lows of Epilepsy - it's complicated!
Zoom Workshop - link will be provided
Details
Jan 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Zoom Workshop - link will be provided
Discover the highs and lows of epilepsy in our immersive workshop designed for young adults. Led by a Pro (LMFT) who understands your journey firsthand, we'll equip you with the tools to manage epilepsy and live your best life.
Sat, Nov 04
Walk 4 Epilepsy Monterey
Monterey
Details
Nov 04, 2023, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Monterey, EL Estero, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
Hosted by our local nonprofit: Young Adults with Epilepsy, Central Coast
Sat, Aug 19
Navigating the Highs and Lows of Epilepsy - it's complicated
Zoom Workshop - link will be provided
Details
Aug 19, 2023, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Zoom Workshop - link will be provided
Discover the highs and lows of epilepsy in our immersive workshop designed for young adults. Led by a Pro (LMFT) who understands your journey firsthand, we'll equip you with the tools to manage epilepsy and live your best life.

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