QUAD CITIES - The Epilepsy Foundation of the Quad Cities is hosting "Studio E" The Epilepsy Art Therapy Program and is now taking applications through May 1, 2014. Studio E gives people living with epilepsy the chance to take part in multiple art therapy sessions with licensed therapist, Mollie Schmelzer, MS Ed, LMHC. Space is limited and the art therapy is reserved for only those who have been diagnosed with epilepsy.
Art therapy can help people sift through feelings that are sometimes too difficult to verbalize. The creative process of art can help resolve conflicts, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress and much more.
Living with epilepsy can be challenging and art therapy may be beneficial in working through how the condition impacts an individual's life. Through this multi-week art therapy program, participants are given the opportunity to creatively express themselves and their emotions.
Studio E helps artists come together as a community through epilepsy and art
For more information on how you can apply to participate in Studio E or to learn more about the program, contact the Epilepsy Foundation at 309.373.0377 or email to efqc@efncil.org.
Epilepsy affects 65 million people worldwide. Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the U.S. after migraine, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease. Its prevalence is greater than autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease combined. 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime: that translates to over 14,700 individuals in our Quad Cities region.
