Living with epilepsy impacts individuals and families across psychological, social, cognitive, educational, and emotional dimensions. Epilepsy care extends far beyond prescriptions and medical diagnoses. To bridge this gap, Samman Association collaborated with Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute on August 22 and 23, 2026, to host an intensive two-day professional training workshop titled Counselling Strategies in Epilepsy.

Curated by Dr. Urvashi Shah, the workshop brought together over 60 delegates—ranging from clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, and neurologists to trainee therapists and school counselors—to build professional capacity and improve patient outcomes.

The Two-Day Learning Journey

• Day 01: Fundamentals of Epilepsy Focused on building a strong clinical foundation. Key sessions covered medical and psychosocial dimensions, psychiatric concerns, and epilepsy surgery counseling.
  • Speakers & Experts: Dr. Pravina Shah (Neurologist & Founder, Samman Association), Dr. Sangeeta Ravat, Dr. Jayanti Mani, Dr. Joy Desai, Dr. Sayli Bidkar, Dr. Aparna Ramakrishnan, Dr. Shorouq Motwani, and Dr. Neena Sawant.
  • Panel Discussion: Interactive panel featuring Dr. Jayanti Mani, Dr. Pradnya Gadgil, and Dr. Neena Sawant.
    
• Day 02: Counselling Issues & Strategies Shifted the focus toward understanding the person behind the diagnosis. Participants engaged in practical case studies, peer discussions, and evidence-based therapeutic strategies for patient and family counseling.
  • Speakers & Experts: Dr. Urvashi Shah, Carol D’Souza, Neeta Sodhi Patil, Priyanka Hembrom, Janvi Sanghavi, Takreem Malick, Dr. Mayuri Kalika, Raina Jain, Pranay Bharadia, Dr. Asira Chirmuley, Dr. Sunitha Shanker, and Shivani Rajeshree.
    

Participant Impact & Key Takeaways

Feedback from our 60+ participants demonstrated a meaningful shift in clinical readiness and confidence:

• 70% rated the overall workshop highly.
• 69% strongly agreed the program would enhance their clinical practice and professional effectiveness.
• 65% strongly agreed they could directly apply the knowledge gained to their current roles.
• 65% felt significantly more confident discussing epilepsy with patients and their families.

We extend our gratitude to all experts, facilitators, and delegates who joined us in strengthening the human side of epilepsy care.