UPLIFT

UPLIFT

“Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favourable Thoughts” (UPLIFT) is a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy program that improves depression, anxiety, and overall psychological quality of life.

We run groups for adults with epilepsy and groups for parents or guardians of people with epilepsy.

Groups of 5-8 participants meet by video-conference or teleconference for an hour once a week for 8 weeks. The group is co-facilitated by a mental-health professional and a person with lived experience.

The sessions review different ways living with epilepsy can affect mental health and teaches valuable coping strategies. Some topics include coping and relaxing, monitoring thoughts, and preventing future low moods.

A pilot project found that UPLIFT participants had improved depression, anxiety, and psychological quality of life – even a full year after they finished the program.

We have new groups starting in the spring and fall.

Contact us to find out more about the program or sign up below.

Participants must

  • be at least 18 years old

  • be struggling with depression or anxiety.

  • EITHER have epilepsy, seizures, or a seizure disorder

  • OR be a parent or guardian of someone with epilepsy, seizures, or a seizure disorder

Priority will be given to those in Ottawa, Lanark County, Renfrew County, Prescott-Russell County, and Stormont Dundas & Glengarry Counties.

Please note that priority is given to those who have not already completed a session of UPLIFT. Those who would like to participate a second time will be placed on a waiting list.

Start the registration process below for an upcoming UPLIFT session:

Our Fall 2024 session is currently full. The next session will be offered in Spring 2025.