Behavioral Health Wellness in Teens After Epilepsy Surgery
It can be difficult for both youth and their parents to navigate the teen years, which can be full of change, hormones, risk-taking behaviors, self-blame, greater peer influence, etc. In addition, there are often a lot of questions about your teen’s behavioral health after epilepsy surgery. What is behavioral health? What concerns should I be aware of? What if my child doesn’t have any concerns – is this normal? When should I take action versus taking a deep breath and moving on? How do I talk to my child about behavioral health concerns? How do I ask for behavioral health services? This session is about managing depression and anxiety in teens who have had epilepsy surgery. Dr. Wagner will help you understand behavioral health and how to notice and address related concerns in your child.
About our speaker:
Dr. Janelle Wagner received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Oklahoma State University in 2004. She completed an internship and postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), specializing in epilepsy. Dr. Wagner has dedicated her research career to the integration of medical and behavioral aspects of pediatric epilepsy, focusing on behavioral health assessment and intervention within the context of self-/family management. She has been funded by the national Epilepsy Foundation (EF), Parents Against Childhood Epilepsy (PACE), the Pediatric Partnership for Epilepsy Research, the Henkin Family Foundation, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Wagner serves on committees and in leadership positions within national and international epilepsy research and clinical communities. Her findings have been published in over 100 respected peer review journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Wagner also has a personal experience with epilepsy as the sibling of a younger brother who was diagnosed with complex partial epilepsy in childhood.
About Power Hour
We understand that being a parent of a child who is anywhere on the epilepsy surgery journey can be challenging and overwhelming at times. That’s why we’ve created our Power Hour workshops – to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to empower yourself and your child.
These workshops are designed to be non-intimidating and easy to understand. We use real-life examples to make sure you can easily follow along and apply what you learn.
During the workshops, we’ll cover a variety of topics, including:
- Understanding your child’s needs and the impact it may have on their development;
- Navigating the educational system and finding the right resources for your child;
- Building a support system for yourself and your family;
- Self-care and stress management for parents of children with disabilities
…. and more!
By empowering yourself and your child, you’ll be able to better advocate for their needs and create a more positive and fulfilling life for both of you.
Power Hour workshops are held online and can be attended from the comfort of your own home. They are open to all parents and primary caregivers of children anywhere on the epilepsy surgery journey. We hope you’ll join us for these valuable and informative workshops. Sign up today and take the first step towards empowerment!
Please note you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE here.
