Taking Control of Your Seizures Workbook [Paperback]

The primary aim ofTaking Control of Your Seizures: Workbookis to improve the lives of patients with seizures. Both epileptic seizures and nonepileptic seizures (NES) are prevalent and potentially disabling. TheWorkbookis designed to be used by a patient with seizures in conjunction with his or her counselor. TheWorkbookcontains step-by-step guidelines that enable patients to take control of their seizures and their lives. The companionTreating Nonepileptic Seizures: Therapist Guideenhances effectiveness by providing session-by-session instructions for counselors who use theWorkbookwith patients with NES. The authors developed this treatment approach based on extensive clinical experience and research with epilepsy and NES. Many patients who have completed theTaking Controlprocess experience fewer seizures, reduced symptoms, and a greater sense of well-being.

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction for Patients
Chapter 2 Session 1: Making the Decision to Begin the Process of Taking Control
Chapter 3 Session 2: Getting Support
Chapter 4 Session 3: Deciding about your Medication Therapy
Chapter 5 Session 4: Learning to Observe your Triggers
Chapter 6 Session 5: Channeling Negative Emotions into Productive Outlets
Chapter 7 Session 6: Relaxation Training
Chapter 8 Session 7: Identifying your Pre-seizure Aura
Chapter 9 Session 8: Dealing with External Life Stresses
Chapter 10 Session 9: Dealing with Internal Issues and Conflicts
Chapter 11 Session 10: Enhancing Personal Wellness
Chapter 12 Session 11: Other Seizure Symptoms
Chapter 13 Final reading: Taking Control: An On-Going Process
Appendix I Biofeedback: Experiencing the Sensation of the Brain Changing Itself
Appendix II YOGA by Rosa Michaelis
Appendix III Meditation
About the Authors

Years ago, Reiter and Andrews developed a multifaceted behavioral approach for the treatment of epilepsy, which was modifiedlˆ