title: The psychotherapy of patients with complex partial seizures.
abstract: The direct neurological effect of complex partial seizures (CPS) is described, as is the psychological and interpersonal impact of the disorder, with emphasis on the iterative nature of the process. A model for the psychotherapy of CPS patients is presented that is based on an understanding of the neurological changes and continuous interaction between these changes and the psychological demands of adaptation.
authors.affiliation: Arlington County Mental Health Center, Va.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Taube
authors.forename: N H
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Calman
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D017029:Epilepsy, Complex Partial / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D010553:Personality Development; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012649:Self Concept; D012803:Sick Role