Huntington Beach Police Officers Foundation has named ESNOC as this year's beneficiary of their Charity Golf Tournament, Constable Classic.

Monday, August 12, 2013
Seacliff Country Club, Huntington Beach
Details to come.

There are many opportunities to contribute to this fundraising event through Corporate Sponsorships, Golfing, Program Advertising, Silent Auction, Raffles, and Volunteering. Please inquire for more information.

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Janna L. Moore, MPA

If you are seeking information to help you understand your epilepsy diagnosis or are working towards seizure control, attend this informative and comprehensive class.

Make your reservation
Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents| 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD

Discuss your issues with our licensed psychologist, Dr. Phyllis Larkin, in a safe and supportive environment. This is a free, one-hour session among compassionate parents, who also have children affected by epilepsy. Childcare available upon request, make your reservation

Topic | Epilepsy and Females: Ages and Stages
Speakers | Dr. Mona Sazgar, view resume
Associate Clinical Professor, Neurology
Director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Program

Women diagnosed with epilepsy face unique health issues that include reproductive problems, osteoporosis, excessive weight gain, and sexual dysfunction.

1. I. Defining Catamenial Epilepsy
   • Infertility & sexual dysfunction
   • Oral contraceptives and seizure medications
2. II. Pregnancy and Epilepsy
   • Use of seizure medications during pregnancy
   • Benefits of Folic acid supplementation
   • Breast feeding and seizure medications
3. III. Epilepsy and Menopause
   • Osteoporosis and bone health

Topic | TBD
Speaker |

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
Facilitator | Jennifer Leath, Psyd
Activity | My Summer Plans

Make your reservation

Friday's Friends Club| 6-8:30 pm
A childcare program for parents attending our meetings
Chidcare Providers | Temre Marsh and Jackie Wilson

Craft |

• Make and Take, developing fine motor skills and building their attention span.
  

  Book |
  Friends will be asked to recall fun questions about the book to improve comprehension.

Circle Time | Friends will take turns sharing what he or she would do if they found a pot of gold? or what's at the end of a rainbow?

• Story and Share Time, encouraging leadership, fostering listening, developing speaking skills and building confidence while working on impulsivity control.
   

In order to best serve the children we require your RSVP by email or call 714-916-0456 as soon as possible, to ensure proper staffing.

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Janna L. Moore, MPA

If you are seeking information to help you understand your epilepsy diagnosis or are working towards seizure control, attend this informative and comprehensive class.

Make your reservation
Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents| 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD

Discuss your issues with our licensed psychologist, Dr. Phyllis Larkin, in a safe and supportive environment. This is a free, one-hour session among compassionate parents, who also have children affected by epilepsy. Childcare available upon request, make your reservation

Topic | Epilepsy and Diet Fine Tuning Seizure Control
Speakers | Dr. Lily Tran

Topic | Epilepsy and Diet Fine Tuning Seizure Control
Speaker | CHOC Dietician

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
Facilitator | Jennifer Leath, Psyd
Activity | Staying in Touch with Friends during Summer

Make your reservation

Friday's Friends Club| 6-8:30 pm
A childcare program for parents attending our meetings
Chidcare Providers | Temre Marsh and Jackie Wilson

Craft |

Circle Time | Friends will take turns sharing what he or she would do if they found a pot of gold? or what's at the end of a rainbow?

In order to best serve the children we require your RSVP by email or call 714-916-0456 as soon as possible, to ensure proper staffing.

We ask that you save this day, May 18, 2013 for another wonderful day for our friends and families! Read more

Visit our Facebook Page for this event

Visit our Fundraising website at
www.epilepsywalkoc.kintera.org

Corporate Sponsor Forms
Silent Auction Letter

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Janna L. Moore, MPA

If you are seeking information to help you understand your epilepsy diagnosis or are working towards seizure control, attend this informative and comprehensive class.

Make your reservation
Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents| 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD

Discuss your issues with our licensed psychologist, Dr. Phyllis Larkin, in a safe and supportive environment. This is a free, one-hour session among compassionate parents, who also have children affected by epilepsy. Childcare available upon request, make your reservation

Topic | Pediatric Epilepsy and Sleep
Speaker | Dr. Anjalee W. Galion, CHOC Children's Specialists - Neurology

Sleep problems are among the most critical problems facing people with epilepsy. You may be unaware of the seizures that occur during your or your child's sleep. People with epilepsy have been shown to suffer a significantly higher rate of sleep disturbance which can be associated with greater social and attention problems. Because lack of sleep is a trigger for seizures, achieving healthy sleep on a regular basis is essential for improving the quality of life.

Learn about the importance of and how to get to healthy sleep. Dr. Galion, who has studied the relationship between sleep and epilepsy, will discuss the common sleep issues and cover related topics such as melatonin and medications that can affect sleep.

Childcare available upon request, make your reservation

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
Facilitator | Jennifer Leath, Psyd
Activity | Choices

Teens are confronted with daily decisions that can have a lasting, if not lifetime, impact. Often times it can be difficult for them to see the cause-and-effect relationship with the choices they face. Dr. Leath will lead the discussion on general motivations, the fears of making decisions, and how to process information and emotions to choose what is "right." Teens will have the support of their teen club friends to reflect on their past personal situations, the outcomes, and how they would handle the same scenario now.

Make your reservation

Friday's Friends Club| 6-8:30 pm
A childcare program for parents attending our meetings
Chidcare Providers | Temre Marsh and Jackie Wilson

Craft | Mom's Day Appreciation Card and Bouquet

• Make and Take, developing fine motor skills and building their attention span.
  

  Book | (It's A Surprise)
  Friends will be asked to recall fun questions about the book to improve comprehension.

Circle Time | Friends will take turns sharing what's on their mind.

• Story and Share Time, encouraging leadership, fostering listening, developing speaking skills and building confidence while working on impulsivity control.
   

In order to best serve the children we require your RSVP by email or call 714-916-0456 as soon as possible, to ensure proper staffing.

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Janna L. Moore, MPA

If you are seeking information to help you understand your epilepsy diagnosis or are working towards seizure control, attend this informative and comprehensive class.

Make your reservation
Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents| 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD

Discuss your issues with our licensed psychologist, Dr. Phyllis Larkin, in a safe and supportive environment. This is a free, one-hour session among compassionate parents, who also have children affected by epilepsy. Childcare available upon request, make your reservation

Topic | Epilepsy and Autism - How they are Connected
Speakers | Drs. Donnelly and Mary Zupanc

Join us as we bring together two distinguished experts in their fields: Autism and Epilepsy. They will discuss the commonalities in Epilepsy and Autism and begin the conversation on the importance of experts working together to better serve the 30% of children with autism who will also be diagnosed with epilepsy.

Childcare available upon request, make your reservation
Download pdf flyer

Topic | Employment and Epilepsy: Overcoming Obstacles
Speaker | Lloyd Saposnek, Disability Specialist, One Stop Center

Mr. Saposnek will dicuss the definition of a disability and how to use your abilities to outweigh and overcome obstacles facing individuals with epilepsy as they pursue meaningful employment. The primary objective of the Disability Program Navigator is to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Childcare available upon request, make your reservation
Download pdf flyer

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
Facilitator | Jennifer Leath, Psyd
Activity | The Conversation Game

Make your reservation

Friday's Friends Club| 6-8:30 pm
A childcare program for parents attending our meetings
Chidcare Providers | Temre Marsh and Jackie Wilson

Craft | Planting Flowers

Circle Time | Friends will take turns sharing what's on their mind.

In order to best serve the children we require your RSVP by email or call 714-916-0456 as soon as possible, to ensure proper staffing.

April is a great month to shop! Blue Moon Boutique is a philanthropic boutique carrying unique and creative products. Thanks to ESNOC member, Deena Flores, ESNOC is the charity chosen to receive a portion of April's sales.

Blue Moon Boutique
5256 Lampson Avenue,
W. Garden Grove, CA 92845

www.BlueMoonCares.com

Mon-Thurs, 10-7pm,
Fri & Sat 10-6pm, closed Sunday

Patti Blake is the owner of Blue Moon Boutique. Patti's vision for Blue Moon is to not only provide clients with classic and beautiful styles but to also make a positive difference in the community.

Bowl-a-Rama!

Saturday, 6-7:30 pm
BowlMor Lanes in the District
2405 Park Avenue, Tustin 92782

Teens! Call your Teen Club friends and tell them you'll meet the at BOWLMOR because it is so much more fun with the Teen Club.

Parents are invited to drop off their teen with Jennifer Leath, PsyD who will help put the social skills practice into play. Teens will enjoy the Teen Club friendships, pizza and soda, and an hour and a half of bowling.

We are asking for a $20 per person donation that includes all the above. Please, rsvp at your earliest convenience.

For Mom's of Children with Epilepsy
Time | Sunday, March 10, 4 pm
Location | Denise Wada's home, downtown Huntington Beach
Address will be provided with rsvp.

Come share a much needed evening with the girls! Come and be catered to with appetizers, adult beverages and a light supper. This is a day to lift your spirits with a supportive and casual group. Phyllis Larkin will be joining those who would like an hour, 5-6 pm, of group therapy. In addition, we will have a massage therapist on site to help smooth out stress points. Please, join us as we relax among new and old friends, sharing, learning and helping each other along this epilepsy journey.

Contact Jill Foster so we can know you are coming.

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Janna L. Moore, MPA

If you are seeking information to help you understand your epilepsy diagnosis or are working towards seizure control, attend this informative and comprehensive class.

Make your reservation
Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents| 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD

Discuss your issues with our licensed psychologist, Dr. Phyllis Larkin, in a safe and supportive environment. This is a free, one-hour session among compassionate parents, who also have children affected by epilepsy. Childcare available upon request, make your reservation

Topic | Maximizing Your Child's Potential
Speakers | Speech and Language Development Center

Trish Pfeiffer SLP
Occupational Therapy, Jerry Lindquist, PhD. OTR
Physical Therapy, Sally McClellen, PT
Counseling (individual and family), David Cavenaugh
Social Skills Groups (all ages-children through adulthood)

This month's expert speakers join us from Speech and Language Development Center (SLDC). Servicing the special needs community for over fifty years, their mission is to assist children and adults with special needs, maximize their potential through education and therapy provided in an environment nurturing growth and inspiring achievement.
We have FOUR experts, one in each field, who will explain how to assess for deficits and how therapies help children reach their best potential for academic success and independence. The presentation will conclude with a Q and A. Childcare available upon request, make your reservation

Topic | Memory Techniques that Really Work
Speaker | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD

Memory is our ability to store, retain, encode and subsequently recall information and experiences in the human brain. Not only is it related to learning but it is the process that gets us through our day-to-day lives. So, if your memory is playing tricks on you, get the upperhand with our expert, Phyllis Larkin. Larkin will explain the different types of memory and provide memory tools to enhance your ability to learn new information and improve your memory. Just as important, Larkin will speak about how to best to handle the disappointment when our memory goes on the blink. Childcare available upon request, make your reservation

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
Facilitator | Jennifer Leath, Psyd
Activity |Making Your Own Luck

Jennifer Leath, PsyD will discuss nine ways to improve completion of tasks, leading to better success. With a little bit of skill and a different way of doing things, Teens will learn how to improve their “luck.” And, with a little luck they make the teens will play a St Patricks Day game. Make your reservation

Friday's Friends Club| 6-8:30 pm
A childcare program for parents attending our meetings
Chidcare Providers | Temre Marsh and Jackie Wilson

Craft | A Pot of Gold

Circle Time | Friends will take turns sharing what he or she would do if they found a pot of gold? or what's at the end of a rainbow?

In order to best serve the children we require your RSVP by email or call 714-916-0456 as soon as possible, to ensure proper staffing.

Epilepsy in Modern Life:
Classic and Alternative Approaches

Saturday, February 23, 2013
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
21500 Pacific Coast Highway, HB CA 92648
Patients/Families $30 Registration
phone | 714-456-8223
fax | 714-456-7451
email | elena@uci.edu

UC Irvine's 8th annual Epilepsy Symposium is designed for primary care and internal medicine physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, nurses, all allied healthcare professionals, and patients and their families, who are seeking the most current understanding of practice and treatment for people with epilepsy.

...the overachieving goal of the symposium is to provide insight and strategy to enhance the quality of life and cognitive function of people with epilepsy. Download Symposium flyer

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Janna L. Moore, MPA

If you are seeking information to help you understand your epilepsy diagnosis or are working towards seizure control, attend this informative and comprehensive class.

Make your reservation
Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents| 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD

Discuss your issues with our licensed psychologist, Dr. Phyllis Larkin, in a safe and supportive environment. This is a free, one-hour session among compassionate parents, who also have children affected by epilepsy. Make your reservation Childcare available upon request.

Educational Support Group for Parents | 7-8:30 pm
Educational Support Group for Adults | 7-8:30 pm

Topic | Understanding the EEG, MRI, PET
and other Epilepsy Diagnostics Tests
Speaker | Dr. Mary Zupanc
Chief of Neurology, Pediatric Epileptologist,CHOC UCI

The most important diagnostic test for epilepsy is the electroencephalogram (EEG). This painless procedure is the most useful test in confirming a diagnosis of epilepsy and discerning what seizure type or types are occuring. It provides a patient's epileptologist or neurologist a record of activity occuring in the brain. Dr. Zupanc will explain how this valuable information helps her diagnose seizure types and syndromes. She will also explain how other neuro diagnostic tests, MRI, PET and MEG are combined with the EEG, and used to determine a diagnosis.

Location | HOAG Hospital, Irvine
16200 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA, 92618
Please rsvp by email or call 714-916-0456

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
Facilitator | Jennifer Leath, Psyd
Activity | Valentines Fun & Games

Valentines is a fun month with the cherub cupids flying around. Dr. Leath will work in self esteem issues and the teens will be so smitten, they won't know it. The goals of Feb is to identify 2-3 areas in which a teen is unsatisfied or unhappy with and figure out a way to reframe in a positive way as a means to boast self-esteem.  The teens will help each other to identify positives about the issue or come up with positives about the person.

Here is an example
Complaint: I'm short.
Positive: You still might grow taller (if male) or You're not short, you're petite (if female).  We can help each other focus less on issues which they cannot control (such as height) and learn to focus more on areas they can.

Friday's Friends Club| 6-8:30 pm
Chidcare Providers | Temre Marsh and Jackie Wilson

Craft | Valentine's tissue hearts and noodle necklaces

Circle Time | Friends will take turns sharing who his or her special valentine is and what makes that person important to them.

In order to best serve the children we require your RSVP by email or call 714-916-0456 as soon as possible, to ensure proper staffing.

Join CHOC for their highly anticipated inside look at the new CHOC Children’s patient care tower.

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Dedication Ceremony | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Community Festival and Celebration | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Reserve your spot by January 25, 2013

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Janna L. Moore, MPA

If you are seeking information to help you understand your epilepsy diagnosis or are working towards seizure control, attend this informative and comprehensive class.

Make your reservation
Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents| 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD

Spend an hour among compassionate parents, who also have children affected by epilepsy. Every family is unique but they can often share the same situations: behavioral/disciplinary issues, lack of support from spouses, family members not understanding medically fragile child, physical and emotional exhaustion, sibling relationships and even Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We invite you to speak with Dr. Larkin in a safe and supportive environment. Make your reservation Childcare available upon request.

Dr. Tracy Salazar will be reporting on the American Epilepsy Society (AES) annual conference, held in San Diego, CA.

Speaker | Tracy Salazar, PhD
Epilepsy Research Scientist
Board of Director, Epilepsy Support Network; Research Review Board, Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE)

A report from AES 2012 – Epilepsy can be caused by many things including trauma, lack of oxygen, tumors, brain malformations, stroke, infections, nerve degeneration, and genetic defects, but in 70% of patients the cause is still unknown. There is a huge push to change this fact and identify the cause of every person's epilepsy. But we won't stop there. Once we've identified the cause, how are we going to prevent or fix it? This presentation will present highlights from AES 2012 on the progress we are making in finding the causes and cures for epilepsy.

Location | HOAG Hospital, Irvine
16200 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA, 92618
Please rsvp by email or call 714-916-0456

The American Epilepsy Society is one of the oldest neurological professional organizations in this country. The Society seeks to promote interdisciplinary communications, scientific investigation and exchange of clinical information about epilepsy. Membership consists of clinicians, scientists investigating basic and clinical aspects of epilepsy, and other professionals interested in seizure disorders. Members represent both pediatric and adult aspects of epilepsy. The American Epilepsy Society’s Annual Meeting features symposia, lectures, poster presentations and exhibitions. The AES Annual Meeting provides an open forum for members to communicate and disseminate current findings in the field of epilepsy.

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
Facilitator | Jennifer Leath Psyd
Activity | Getting the Year Started Right:
Strengthen your most important muscle with Brain Games

Play along with other teens as we do brain exercises/games to demonstrate thinking skills such as planning, abstract thinking, and flexibility. The Teen Club promotes Self Awareness and Esteem, Building and Sustaining Friendships, Social Planning and Social Responsibility.

Friday's Friends Club| 6-8:30 pm
Chidcare Providers | Temre Marsh and Jackie Wilson

FOR THIS MEETING:

Circle Time: Friends will take turns telling the circle about his/her holiday vacation and/or sharing the new year's goals.

In order to best serve the children we require your RSVP by email or call 714-916-0456 as soon as possible, to ensure proper staffing.

ESNOC's 2012 goal is to get our members seizure control. The topics, with expert speakers, will address the issues essential to controlling your epilepsy. Your monthly attendance will keep you focused and will further our community of informed, encouraged and inspired members. Our Goal is Seizure Control!

Adult and Parent Educational
Support Group Topics | 7-8:30 pm
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More information will become available. Sign up on our email list and we will send you updated information.

NEW LOCATION | Hoag Hospital, Irvine
16200 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA, 92618
949/764-HOAG (4624)

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Please join the staff, board of directors, volunteers and members from all the support groups and their families for a joyful holiday social. The fun will begin at 6:00 pm through 9:00 pm. Invitations will be in the mail late November. View the email invitation.

If you would like to bring raffle items, appetizer, dessert or water, it will be greatly appreciated. Please RSVP to this event so we can have plenty for everyone!

Epilepsy 101 | CANCELED this meeting
Facilitator | Janna L. Moore, MPA

If you are seeking information to help you understand your epilepsy diagnosis or are working towards seizure control, attend this informative and comprehensive class.

Make your reservation
Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents| 6-7 pm
Facilitator | To be determined, Dr. Larkin will not be available this meeting

Spend an hour among compassionate parents, who also have children affected by epilepsy. Every family is unique but they can often share the same situations: behavioral/disciplinary issues, lack of support from spouses, family members not understanding medically fragile child, physical and emotional exhaustion, sibling relationships and even Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Make your reservation Please note: Childcare reservations for this meeting are MANDATORY.

Talk with the Epilepsy Docs | 6-9pm
Speaker | Doctors from the OC Epilepsy Centers

This month's meeting we will celebrate Epilepsy Awareness Month! Come meet and speak with local representatives of various epilepsy resources.

A light Supper will be provided by Lundbeck.

HOAG Neurosciences:
Jason Muir, MD Neurologist
Richard Kim MD, MS, Medical Director, Epilepsy Center
Andrew Ly, MD, Neurologist
Barbara Swartz, MD, Epileptologist
Stephannie Moore, PsyD, ABPN, Neuropsychologist
Minh Thu Le, PhD, Neuropsychologist

UCI Comprehensive Epilepsy Program:
Mona Sazgar, MD, Epileptologist
Jack Lin, MD, Neurologist
Lilit Mnatsakanya, MD,Neurology

CHOC's Children Neuroscience Institute:
Mary Zupanc, MD, Epileptologist
Lily Tran, MD, Epileptologist

CHOC Neuropsychological, Psycho-Social Team:
Grace Mucci, Ph.D., ABPdN
Jonathan Romain, PhD
Courtney Malave, Social Worker
Lexi Rudd Barnard, Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow

Make your reservation Please note: Childcare reservations for this meeting are MANDATORY.

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
Facilitator | Jennifer Leath, PsyD
Activity | Why we are thankful

Friday's Friends Club| 6-8:30 pm
Chidcare Providers | Temre Marsh and Jackie Wilson
Reservations are MANDATORY for this month's meeting.
Call 714-916-0456 or email us

Friday's Friends Club is the new name for ESNOC's childcare because it's the place where we foster friendships in a Safe, Accepting, Playful and Purposeful environment!

FOR THIS MEETING: TBD

1. • Make and Take, developing fine motor skills and building their attention span.


2. Book: TBD
   Circle Time: Circle time is a great way to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the children to share their thoughts and tell their stories.
3. • Story and Share Time, encouraging leadership, fostering listening, developing speaking skills and building confidence while working on impulsivity control.
6. Marbal Maze and Legos will be available for open ended play, exploring endless possibilities and fine motor skills. Games: Guess Who, Mangela are fun turn-taking games that help improve these skills: cooperation, patience and reasoning.
   
   • Follow the leader, promoting following directions and leadership skills

In order to best serve the children, RSVPs are MANDATORY by email or call 714-916-0456 before 9/7/2012, to ensure proper staffing.

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Janna L. Moore, MPA

If you are seeking information to help you understand your epilepsy diagnosis or are working towards seizure control, attend this informative and comprehensive one-hour class.

Make your reservation
Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents| 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD

Spend an hour among compassionate parents, who also have children affected by epilepsy. Every family is unique but they can often share the same situations: behavioral/disciplinary issues, lack of support from spouses, family members not understanding medically fragile child, physical and emotional exhaustion, sibling relationships and even Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We invite you to speak with Dr. Larkin in a safe and supportive environment.
Make your reservation Please note: Childcare reservations for this meeting are MANDATORY.

Educational Support Group for Parents | 7-8:30 pm
Educational Support Group for Adults | 7-8:30 pm

Topic | Navigating the Epilepsy Roadmap
Speaker | Dr. Lily Tran, CHOC Children's Specialist in Neurology

October's speaker, Dr. Mary Zupanc, explained how the diagnostic process works for getting an accuarate diagnosis. Because moving from diagnosis to seizure control can be a time consuming and challenging journey. This presentation is a must if you are seeking the best epilepsy outcomes.

Dr. Lily Tran, Pediatric Epileptologist, CHOC, will navigate us through the epilepsy road map, with the destination being seizure control, based on the standards of treatment. For the 30-40% of individuals that are not experiencing seizure improvement or control, it is imperative to seek treatment by an epileptologist at a comprehensive epilepsy center. Here is your chance to learn from a very experienced epileptologist from a Level IV epilepsy center.

Here are some of the questions to be answered:
• Do you need to see an epileptologist in addition to your neurologist? Are you unsure about your diagnosis?
• Have you had all the right diagnostic testing?
• Are you on the right medication? How long do you wait to see if medications will work?
• What do you do if the medication does not work?

...What is your next step for seizure control? Dr. Tran will present an algorithm that will help you get back on the road to a seizure free destination.

Make your reservation Please note: Childcare reservations for his meeting are MANDATORY.

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
Facilitator | Jenniffer Manavi, MFT
Activity |

Friday's Friends Club| 6-8:30 pm
Chidcare Providers | Temre Marsh and Jackie Wilson
Reservations are required.
Call 714-916-0456 or email us before 10/9

Friday's Friends Club is the new name for ESNOC's childcare because it's the place where we foster friendships in a Safe, Accepting, Playful and Purposeful environment!

FOR THIS MEETING: Halloween Suprise and Parade.  We will be crafting paper ghosts to hang as Halloween decorations and enjoying a trick or treat!

1. • Make and Take, developing fine motor skills and building their attention span.


2. Circle Time: Cilrcle time will be sharing our costumes and best Halloween stories.  Circle time is a great way to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the children to share their thoughts and tell their stories.
3. • Story and Share Time, encouraging leadership, fostering listening, developing speaking skills and building confidence while working on impulsivity control.
6. Marbal Maze and Legos will be available for open ended play, exploring endless possibilities and fine motor skills. Games: Guess Who, Mangela are fun turn-taking games that help improve these skills: cooperation, patience and reasoning.
   
   • Follow the leader, promoting following directions and leadership skills

In order to best serve the children, RSVPs are required by email or call 714-916-0456 before 10/9/2012, to ensure proper staffing.

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Janna L. Moore, MPA

If you are seeking information to help you understand your epilepsy diagnosis or are working towards seizure control, attend this informative and comprehensive class.

Make your reservation
Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents| 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD

Spend an hour among compassionate parents, who also have children affected by epilepsy. Every family is unique but they can often share the same situations: behavioral/disciplinary issues, lack of support from spouses, family members not understanding medically fragile child, physical and emotional exhaustion, sibling relationships and even Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We invite you to speak with Dr. Larkin in a safe and supportive environment.
Make your reservation Please note: Childcare reservations for this meeting are MANDATORY.

Educational Support Group for Parents | 7-8:30 pm
Educational Support Group for Adults | 7-8:30 pm

Topic | Classification of Seizure Disorders
Speaker | Dr. Zupanc, Director of CHOC Epilepsy Center

Classifying seizure disorders and syndromes is the most important step in an accurately diagnosing and then determining the most appropriate treatment.

Classification is based on an accumulation of facts determined thorugh; EEG, neuroimaging, age of seizure onset, seizure type(s), medical history and evaluation. Many individuals with epilepsy and parents of children with epilepsy question their epilepsy diagnosis. The more we understand this process the better we can assess whether our child or loved one has received an accurate diagnosis. Join us and learn how seizure classification is conducted by an experienced epileptologist.
Make your reservation Please note: Childcare reservations for this meeting are MANDATORY.

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
Facilitator | Jenniffer Manavi, MFT
Activity |

Friday's Friends Club| 6-8:30 pm
Chidcare Providers | Jackie Wilson
Reservations are MANDATORY for this month's meeting.
Call 714-916-0456 or email us before 9/7/2012

Friday's Friends Club is the new name for ESNOC's childcare because it's the place where we foster friendships in a Safe, Accepting, Playful and Purposeful environment!

HIGHLIGHT from August's meeting: The friends were eager to see one another as they arrived at Friday Friends Club. We had a full room as a few old friends joined us. The kids followed along with drawing a self portrait and masterpieces they all were!

FOR THIS MEETING: We are having a End of the Year Pajama Party.  We will be crafting paper campfires, telling campfire stories and eating "Indoor Smores".  Friendly competiions and prizes to be won. 

1. • Make and Take, developing fine motor skills and building their attention span.


2. Book: Going Camping
   To follow our theme, friends can share camping or sleep over trips. Circle Time: We will ask the friends to share what they will be looking forward to in the new school year. Circle time is a great way to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the children to share their thoughts and tell their stories.
3. • Story and Share Time, encouraging leadership, fostering listening, developing speaking skills and building confidence while working on impulsivity control.
6. Marbal Maze and Legos will be available for open ended play, exploring endless possibilities and fine motor skills. Games: Guess Who, Mangela are fun turn-taking games that help improve these skills: cooperation, patience and reasoning.
   
   • Follow the leader, promoting following directions and leadership skills

In order to best serve the children, RSVPs are MANDATORY by email or call 714-916-0456 before 9/7/2012, to ensure proper staffing.

Constable Classic

Sponsorship & Golf Opportunities are available, download pdf.

This event benefits the Kiwanis of Huntington Beach, who have generously selected Epilepsy Support Network as their local project. View the Kiwanis website

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Janna L. Moore, MPA

If you are seeking information to help you understand your epilepsy diagnosis or are working towards seizure control, attend this informative and comprehensive class.

Make your reservation
Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents| 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD

Spend an hour among compassionate parents, who also have children affected by epilepsy. Every family is unique but they can often share the same situations: behavioral/disciplinary issues, lack of support from spouses, family members not understanding medically fragile child, physical and emotional exhaustion, sibling relationships and even Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We invite you to speak with Dr. Larkin in a safe and supportive environment. Make your reservation Childcare available upon request.

Educational Support Group for Parents | 7-8:30 pm
Educational Support Group for Adults | 7-8:30 pm

Speaker | Tracy Dixon-Salazar, Ph D.
Epilepsy Research Scientist, UC San Deigo
Board of Director, Epilepsy Support Network
Research Review Board, Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE)

Dr. Tracy Salazar will be reporting on her trip to Baltimore, MD where she will have attended the American Epilepsy Society (AES) annual conference. Get conference program

A report from AES 2011 – Epilepsy can be caused by many things including trauma, lack of oxygen, tumors, brain malformations, stroke, infections, nerve degeneration, and genetic defects, but in 70% of patients the cause is still unknown. There is a huge push to change this fact and identify the cause of every person's epilepsy. But we won't stop there. Once we've identified the cause, how are we going to prevent or fix it? This presentation will present highlights from AES 2011 on the progress we are making in finding the causes and cures for epilepsy.

Go to AES website to view conference handouts.

The American Epilepsy Society is one of the oldest neurological professional organizations in this country. The Society seeks to promote interdisciplinary communications, scientific investigation and exchange of clinical information about epilepsy. Membership consists of clinicians, scientists investigating basic and clinical aspects of epilepsy, and other professionals interested in seizure disorders. Members represent both pediatric and adult aspects of epilepsy. The American Epilepsy Society’s Annual Meeting features symposia, lectures, poster presentations and exhibitions. The AES Annual Meeting provides an open forum for members to communicate and disseminate current findings in the field of epilepsy.

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
Facilitator | Jenniffer Manavi, MFT
Activity |Summer's End Pizza Party!

This month, the Teen Club will discuss individual strengths and weaknesses. Jennifer Manavi, MFT will share an interactive game where teens can make creative choices to improve their weaknesses and celebrate their strengths. Pizza will be provided and prizes will be given for creativity and authenticity.

Friday's Friends Club| 6-8:30 pm
Chidcare Providers | Temre Marsh and Jackie Wilson

Friday's Friends Club is the new name for ESNOC's childcare because it's the place where we foster friendships in a Safe, Accepting, Playful and Purposeful environment!

HIGHLIGHT from July's meeting: Not only were the bonds of friendship strengthened, but the kids loved playing with the Biggie Beads. The kids loved sharing their stories and playing the Spoon/Eggs game during circle time. We learned about being a good friend, taking turns, saying positive things to one another. We are reinforcing being a good listener and showing respect when others are talking.

FOR THIS MEETING:

Create a Masterpiece Paint your Self Portrait. Friends will celebrate their creativity while working on concentration and fine motor development. Taking it home is a tangible memory of your child's time spent among friends.
1. • Make and Take, developing fine motor skills and building their attention span.


2. Book: I Like Being Me
   A fun and silly book that all kids love. Friends will be asked to recall fun questions about the book to improve comprehension. Circle Time: Show off a special talent to encourage leadership, increase confidence with expressing ourselves, appreciating others and impulse control.
3. • Story and Share Time, encouraging leadership, fostering listening, developing speaking skills and building confidence while working on impulsivity control.
6. Blocks are a kid pleaser and they are open ended to help kids with exploring endless possibilities, creative play and fine motor skill, that's why we love them. Card Games: Go Fish, War and Slap Jack are fun turn- taking games that help improve these skills: cooperation, patience and reasoning.
   
   • Follow the leader, promoting following directions and leadership skills

In order to best serve the children we require your RSVP by email or call 714-916-0456 as soon as possible, to ensure proper staffing.

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Janna L. Moore, MPA

If you are seeking information to help you understand your epilepsy diagnosis or are working towards seizure control, attend this informative and comprehensive class.

Make your reservation
Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents| 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD

Spend an hour among compassionate parents, who also have children affected by epilepsy. Every family is unique but they can often share the same situations: behavioral/disciplinary issues, lack of support from spouses, family members not understanding medically fragile child, physical and emotional exhaustion, sibling relationships and even Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We invite you to speak with Dr. Larkin in a safe and supportive environment. Make your reservation Childcare available upon request.

Educational Support Group for Parents | 7-8:30 pm
Parents - Come early to find emotional support in Phyllis's group.

Topic | It's time for your Child/Teen's Social Skills Check Up!
Speaker | Kelly McKinnon, MA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Kelly McKinnon & Associates, Inc.

In response to many parent inquiries regarding "How can I help my Child/Teen make and keep Friends," we invite a Social Skills expert to help with this request. This year, we have addressed medical, educational and psychological challenges. Dr. Nguyen, in the June meeting, stressed the importance of friendship in helping prevent anxiety and depression in children. So it's important that we follow up with improving social relationships.

Kelly McKinnon, MA is a dynamic speaker who’s passion and commitment overflows when speaking about social skills for special needs children and teens. Social goals will serve them throughout their life span and should not be overlooked in IEPs and every day life. Ms McKinnon emphasizes, “What needs to happen in any skill teaching program is a systematic way to increase desired behaviors (new skills) and a systematic way to decrease undesired skills, with a method to generalize skills to naturally occurring environments.”
Learn how to organize appropriate social skills activities as well as tap into a new resource, Video Modeling.

Biography | Kelly McKinnon, MA, BCBA, is president & clinical director of Kelly McKinnon and Associates. Kelly McKinnon is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has worked with children & adults with autism and other developmental disabilities for over 17 years. Kelly earned her Master's degree in counseling psychology from Boston College in 1992 and has a certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Education from Penn State. Kelly has co-authored a book, Social Skills Solutions, available at Different Roads to Learning resources, or Amazon.com. Kelly has provided articles in several publications, and presents regularly on teaching social skills and best practice ABA services for children with autism. Her new video modeling company can be found at www.everyopportunityproductions.com

Educational Support Group for Adults | 7-8:30 pm
Adults - come early for a social hour before this meeting

Topic | Developing Friendships and the Importance of Staying Socially Connected
Speaker | Michael Uram, MA LMFT

Social connectedness has a startlingly high impact on overall well-being, suggesting that one of the most effective ways to improve well-being is to find ways for trust and connectedness. Social connectedness refers to the relationships people have with others and the benefits these relationships can bring to the individual as well as to a community and society.

We all need friends, it's been that way since youth, and the success or lack of it effects individuals to this very day. If you want to increase your friend success by increasing social relationships in your life, then you will want to hear Mr. Uram speak on this life changing topic.

The Epilepsy Support Network understands the importance of social connectedness in improving the Quality Of Life for our members. Your monthly attendance brings benefits to your QOL and to our community of support, helping us all to function effectively. We invite you to come early, 6-7pm, and socialize over light snacks before hearing the speaker.

Biography | Michael Uram counsels individuals and families in a private practice setting. He treats Anxiety, Depression and Defiant behaviors in adolescents and young adults, most are diagnosed with Asperger’s, Autism, ADHD, PDD NOS and victims of trauma. He runs social skills groups for a variety of ages and targets each group on the needs of the members. He is the expert on how to change thoughts and behaviors, while respecting that the client is the expert on how to apply it to their own life and family. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that uses Collaborative Problem Solving and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to assist families in improving communication and problem solving. Michael Uram graduated from Pepperdine's Graduate School of Education and Psychology in 2005 and has been licensed in private practice in Orange County since 2008. He is a Board Member at Large for OCCAMFT, a local chapter of Marriage and Family Therapists. He is a Faculty Member at the Southern California Campus of the University of Phoenix. He instructs as an adjunct faculty member in the College of Social Science’s Master’s of Psychology Program.

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
Facilitator | Jenniffer Manavi, MFT
Jennifer Leath will be on maternity leave
Activity | Pen Pal Party

Letters from childhood friends are endearing and timeless, but in this age of SMS texting, have become a lost art. This month, the Teen Club will discuss ways of keeping in contact with one another and other friends. Each teen will get their own "pen pal" within the group. They will discuss time management, follow through and factor in any potential difficulties. The facilitator will review appropriate topics and the Teens will explore creative ways to add their personality when finding ways to express their feelings with a pen pal.

Friday's Friends Club| 6-8:30 pm
Chidcare Providers | Temre Marsh and Jackie Wilson

Friday's Friends Club is the new name for ESNOC's childcare because it's the place where we foster friendships in a Safe, Accepting, Playful and Purposeful environment!

HIGHLIGHT from June's meeting: New friendships were made and circle time was a big success as kids are gaining confidence about sharing their thoughts and stories with each other. FFC kids learned about being a good friend, saying positive things that encouraged one another and worked on impulsivity control.

FOR THIS MEETING:

Biggie Beads are a creative and imaginative craft that encourage concentration and fine motor development. Taking it home is a tangible memory of your child's time spent among friends.
1. • Make and Take, developing fine motor skills and building their attention span

1. Book: Last Day of School
   Reflecting on a recent memory, the friends will use their listening and comprehension skills to answer fun questions about the book. Circle Time: We will discuss their favorite part about the past school year and what he or she are looking forward to this summer.
2. • Story and Share Time, encouraging leadership, fostering listening, developing speaking skills and building confidence while working on impulsivity control.
5. Card Games: Go Fish, War and Slap Jack are fun turn- taking games that help improve these skills: cooperation, patience and reasoning.
   
   • Follow the leader, promoting following directions and leadership skills

In order to best serve the children we require your RSVP by email or call 714-916-0456 as soon as possible, to ensure proper staffing.

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Janna L. Moore, MPA

If you are seeking information to help you understand your epilepsy diagnosis or are working towards seizure control, attend this informative and comprehensive class.

Make your reservation
Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents| 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD

Spend an hour among compassionate parents, who also have children affected by epilepsy. Every family is unique but they can often share the same situations: behavioral/disciplinary issues, lack of support from spouses, family members not understanding medically fragile child, physical and emotional exhaustion, sibling relationships and even Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We invite you to speak with Dr. Larkin in a safe and supportive environment. Make your reservation Childcare available upon request.

Educational Support Group for Parents | 7-8:30 pm
Parents - Come early to find emotional support in Phyllis's group.

Topic | Is Anxiety or Depression Affecting your Child?
Speaker | Hoang D. Nguyen, M.D.
Director of Psychiatry
CHOC's Children

Did you know, thirty percent of children with chronic epilepsy will also be affected by anxiety and/or depression. Anxiety and depression are the most common co-morbidities of epilepsy. We are noticing anxiety occurring earlier and earlier in children that may present much like ADD/ADHD. The CHOC neuroscience specialist will inform parents of how to look for the signs, what they can do, and when to seek professional care. Anxiety in children can inhibit learning and social development as well as affect the entire family. Get vital information, at this meeting, to help circumvent emotional setbacks to your child's development.

Biography | Dr. Nguyen is originally from Texas where he received his MD degree from Texas A&M Health Science Center in 1993. He finished his combined residency in Pediatrics/Adult Psychiatry/Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the University of Utah Health Sciences Center in 1999. Dr. Nguyen is boarded in Pediatrics, Adult Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Psychosomatic Medicine. He is the Director of Psychiatry at CHOC and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCI and also a consultant psychiatrist at Fairview Developmental Center.

Educational Support Group for Adults | 7-8:30 pm
Adults - come early for a social hour before this meeting

Topic | Is Anxiety or Depression affecting your Life?
Speaker | Dr. Valeh Karimkhani, D.O.
Your quality of life is Everything! You have been working diligently to improve your epilepsy and now it is time to take a look at the impact of anxiety and depression on your QOL- Quality of Life. Dr. Karimkhani will help attendees recognize the common signs of these comorbities and explain when to treat. Help is only one support group meeting away!

Biography
Dr. Valeh Karimkhani, D.O. is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist, board certified in Addiction Medicine, and founder of Orange County Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. She is currently Chief of Psychiatry Consult Liaison services at Hoag Hospital in both Newport Beach and Irvine. She also serves as Medical Director at Newport Academy providing direct psychiatric care at both the Residential and Intensive Outpatient Program.
Born and raised in Denver CO, where she completed her undergraduate studies with a double major in biology and chemistry. She then moved to Texas, and attended medical school at the University of North Texas Health and Science Center, College of Osteopathic Medicine. During her four years at UNT/HSC, Dr. Karimkhani was granted a summer research scholarship and participated in cardiovascular physiology research. Her internship was completed at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, located in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Karimkhani completed her psychiatry residency at University of Colorado Health and Science Center in 2007, with an emphasis in adolescent psychiatry. Since 2007, Dr. Karimkhani has been dedicated to community medicine in both emergency and outpatient settings. She has extensive experience in emergency psychiatry, dual diagnosis, trauma, substance abuse, and adolescent psychiatry.
Dr. Karimkhani is also a Major in the Army Reserves, and has completed two tours of duty in Iraq. She is dedicated to helping and healing our American heroes and soldiers.

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
Facilitator |
Activity | Setting up for a Sensational Summer

Teens will discuss and exchange plans for making this the best summer yet. Teens should bring their own ideas to share with the group.

Friday's Friends Club| 6-8:30 pm
Chidcare Providers | Temre Marsh and Jackie Wilson

Friday's Friends Club is the new name for ESNOC's childcare because it's the place where we foster friendships in a Safe, Accepting, Playful and Purposeful environment!

FFC will catch the summer sun by painting sun catchers.
1. • Make and Take, developing fine motor skills and building their attention span
Tell our friends about your plans for summer time fun.
2. • Story and Share Time, fostering listening, language and sharing skills
3. Play together with Games, Play Doh, and Legos
   • Follow the leader, promoting following directions and leadership skills