Understanding Epilepsy Through Empathy: A Review from Topview Healthcare

We were truly touched to receive this thoughtful review from Jilson, Manager at Topview Healthcare, after he and his team read Thunderstorm Inside My Head.

“The metaphoric illustration provides a real sense of what seizures feel like. It simplifies the complexity surrounding seizures and offers a sense of hope and reassurance.Of course, it does not replace the scientific or medical explanation but offers excellent understanding from a different view.I have recommended it to all our staff to read, especially those looking after children living with epilepsy.This will be a good resource to supplement our training on this subject.”

Jilson’s words capture exactly what we hoped this book would achieve — helping carers, support staff, and personal assistants see epilepsy not just as a medical condition, but as an emotional and lived experience.

In the healthcare and personal assistant sector, understanding how a seizure feels can be just as important as knowing what to do during one. Empathy builds confidence, calm, and compassion — qualities that make all the difference to a person experiencing a seizure.

We’re incredibly grateful to Topview Healthcare for recognising the book’s value as part of staff training and awareness. It’s inspiring to see organisations like theirs encouraging education through empathy and creativity.

If you’re part of a healthcare team, school, or support service and would like to use Thunderstorm Inside My Head in your training or staff library, you can learn more and order copies at:👉 www.macdesign.online

Together, we can help make the world a little more understanding for those living with epilepsy.