Stress Management

The Epilepsy Institute is pleased to introduce our new Stress Management Training Program and Study beginning in November 2000. The goal of this program is to help individuals manage stress and other specific behaviors that may cause seizures. The participants will learn deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, imagery and autogenic training over a course of 7 weeks to change their reactions to stressors that may provoke seizures.

Participants must be willing to commit to weekly 45-minute long individual on-site training sessions for the seven weeks of the program. Prospective participants must be adults, have a history of seizures, be taking their medications as prescribed by their doctors, and be willing to fill out surveys prior to participation and after participation in the program.

If you are interested in participating in the program or would like to find out more information, please contact The Epilepsy Institute at 212-677-8550.