It can be hard for young people/children with epilepsy to sometimes meet with others living with the condition. That is why we offer Get ChARTy!
This online group allows 8-12 year old's living with epilepsy to meet with others to have a chat - and do some art at the same time (can you see how we developed the title for this event!).
Get ChARTy is facilitated by Nichola Mooney alongside our acting Youth Resource Officer (YRO), Agnieska Polak. Nichola is an executive council member of the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists. Throughout her career, Nichola has used embodiment, projection, role (EPR) and play within the therapeutic process to help support children living with long-term health conditions and in other difficult situations. While those in attendance will be getting to know each other while getting creative, Nichola will be using these techniques to help them better understand themselves and help them better understand that their epilepsy is not a barrier to doing all the things they want to do in life. Agnieska will be on hand at the event to offer information and support around epilepsy to the young people in attendance. To register, see details below and if you have any questions, Agnieska's details are also included below.
We look forward to welcoming young people with epilepsy on the night!
WHO?
This group is for children/young people living with epilepsy aged from 8 - 12.
WHEN?
The dates for the remainder of the Get ChARTy group meetings for 2024 are as follows:
- 11th September
- October 16th
- November 20th
- December 11th
The groups all fall on a Wednesday and run from 19:00 - 20:00
WHERE?
Online, via Zoom!
REGISTRATION?
To register, please fill out our registration form via the button below. Pre-registration is essential and parent/guardian consent is required in advance in order for a young person to attend. You only need to register once. Our acting Youth Resource Officer (YRO), Agnieska, will arrange a call with you after you register.
If you have any questions about this group, please email our actingYRO Agnieska by emailing apolak@epilepsy.ie . Please note that places are limited so do not delay in getting in touch if you feel this group would be of benefit to the young person with epilepsy in your life. If oversubscribed, we will keep a waiting list and contact you when a place becomes available.
Please note..
If you need any information or support regarding your child's epilepsy, please do not hesitate to get in touch with your local Community Resource Officer. You can find their details by visiting the 'Our Local Services' section of our website.