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Barriers to Returning to Work Following a Brain Injury

The severity of the injury - whether it is mild, moderate or severe - will have a large bearing on when and if someone is able to return to work following a traumatic brain injury.  But that is only one of the many things that will determine a survivor’s ability to return to the work [...]

Brain Injuries and Denial

Denial can sabotage any progress towards recovery.  In order to work at getting better, it is necessary to make realistic adjustments to their disabilities.  When a brain injured survivor is faced with the realization of problems relating to his/her capabilities and deficits, there will more than likely be increased anxiety.  This creates a problem and [...]

Brain Injuries — Understanding Metacognition

A survivor I spoke with said that it is an awareness of thoughts as well as behaviour.  She said that you can’t alter behaviour and attitude until you know you are doing something.  She said metacognition is the beginning of real rehabilitation and that cognitive therapy will help with the process.
John Flavell has written much [...]

Role Changes Following A Brain Injury

Where there has been a serious injury and one partner is unable to return to work, the financial situation in the household most likely will change.  A stay-at-home mom may have to shoulder the responsibilities of working, often at a low-paying job.  That person may possibly have the additional responsibility of looking after a family [...]

Ten Steps To Helping Your Brain Injured Family Member

1.  They can give assistance by helping to further the health of the brain injured survivor.  This can be done in several ways.
-  By beginning cognitive and memory exercises as soon after the inury as possible.  This will help to increase the chances of a successful recovery.
-  Reminders for taking medications;
-  Ensuring that they have [...]