The factual knowledge of epilepsy is often insufficient among patients with this disorder or their families. Compliance problems due to ignorance are common and counseling is extremely important. 10 Counseling in epilepsy means support for people with epilepsy and their families to help with emotional and social consequences of epilepsy. The goals of counseling are to provide guidance for families with children with epilepsy in making informed choices, to promote self-management practices that will decrease health risks and to provide comprehensive answers about relevant issues. 6 Individuals and family members are encouraged to take advantage of the counseling sessions,.
