EEA SYMPOSIUM VIDEO RESOURCES
This page contains edited video presentations from the June 20, 2025 Epilepsy Community Symposium, held in Edmonton. We thank all presenters who took the time to bring their expertise directly to our community, and for agreeing to have their presentations shared online, to be accessed by everyone interested.
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Cassidy Megan Keynote Address at the Epilepsy Community Symposium, held in Edmonton, on June 20, 2025.
Keynote address :“Surgical Treatments for Epilepsy—An Overview” by Dr. C. Elliott
Cassidy speaks of personal journey with epilepsy and reasons for creating awareness about the disease. She explains how Purple Day came to be. Watch a very personal, impactful presentation that will bring tears to your eyes.
Dr. Elliot takes us on a journey around decisions and procedures for brain surgery to treat epilepsy patients. A warning some graphic elements of the presentation may appear disturbing to some viewers.
Supports for better stress management, by Zach Scivoletto, Registered Provisional Psychologist at Cornerstone Counselling
Understanding & Nourishing the Aging Brain of Seniors with Epilepsy, by Katrina Breau
Zach Scivoletto takes us on a journey to understand how stress impacts mental health for people living with epilepsy, patients and caregivers alike.
Katrina Breau offers us an overview of the impact of nutrition for seniors living with epilepsy.
The Human Brain, by Dr. E. Starreveld
Drug Resistant Epilepsy: Advanced Treatments by Dr. Natarie Liu, sponsored by Liva Nova.
Dr. Starreveld, long-time supporter of the Edmonton Epilepsy Association, gives us a primer on key information about the brain. This is an insightful conversation for anyone who wishes to learn more about how epilepsy impacts the human brain.
Dr. Liu covers a wide range of epilepsy treatments for patients with refractory epilepsy, including the VNS implant, by Liva Nova.
The Effects of Surgery on the Development and Lives of Children with Epilepsy, by Dr. Snyder
Seizure first aid: hands on session by Big Hearts First Aid
Dr. Snyder offers us a number of considerations about how epilepsy impacts the lives of children with this neurological disease.
Watch key parts of this hands-on presentation, which used scenarios and role play to demonstrate important steps for seizure first aid, including ways to use your smart phone for additional assistance. The team of presenters was from Big Hearts First Aid.
Coping with Mental Health and Epilepsy in the Teen Years, by Dr. S. Lebeuf and Dr. Erin Auld
Lived experiences with Epilepsy – A panelist presentation
This presentation by Dr. Lebeuf and Dr. Auld, covers topics surrounding mental health concerns for youth living with epilepsy. A must see to begin to understand the implications of this specific epilepsy population and how to address their challenges.
Watch this panelist presentation where four Edmonton Epilepsy Association members of different age groups and life experiences, share their stories on living with seizures or caring for someone who does.