October 29, 2016
Third annual conference on psychogenic non epileptic seizures
Simultaneous all-day conferences on adult and childhood epilepsy and psychogenic non epileptic seizures taught by epileptologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, social workers, registered dieticians, and nurses who specialize in epilepsy and seizures.
Time: 9AM-4PM (registration 8-9)
Cost: free
Where:
Sheraton Mahwah Hotel
1 International Blvd
Mahwah, NJ 07495
Audience: patients, caretakers and professionals who work with them
Breakfast and lunch included
Our partners: EFNJ
Program:
9-9:15
introduction to third annual PNES conference -Dr. Lorna Myers (NEREG)
9:15-10
Introduction to Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures -Dr. Lorna Myers (NEREG)
10-10:45
How is PNES diagnosed using a Video-EEG? -Dr. Christos Lambrakis (NEREG)
10:45-11 BREAK
11-11:45
Treatment of adults with PNES-Dr. Lorna Myers (NEREG)
11:45-12:30
Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures-neuropsychology as part of the diagnostic process - Robert Trobliger, Ph.D.
12:30-1:30 LUNCH
1:30-2:15
Quality of life and wellness for PNES-Dr. Lorna Myers (NEREG)
2:15-2:30 BREAK
2:30-3:15
Call-in from two PNES advocates
3:15-4
Informal round table gathering for audience members who wish to stay behind and continue networking
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| Conference raffle for Epilepsy Free | Epilepsy and seizure awareness in New Jersey | Dr. Christos Lambrakis explains diagnosis of PNES | Dr. Robert Trobliger explains PNES in children | |||
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| Raffle items for epilepsy and seizures | PNES advocate, Nadine Boesten shared her experiences with PNES | Author Kate Weber spoke at the PNES conference | Dr. Lorna Myers explains PNES and QOL | |||
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| Psychogenic seizures conference | Psychogenic seizures PNES conference folder | Psychogenic seizures and Dr. Lorna Myers | Psychogenic seizures explained by Dr. Lorna Myers | |||
