[PDF] Assisting Survivors Of Traumatic Brain Injury eBook

Author : Karen Hux
Publisher : Pro-Ed
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,63 MB
Release : 2022
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781416411987

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How does one help people with traumatic brain injury when often it is essentially a "hidden disability" and the person affected is virtually indistinguishable from noninjured people? This book prepares graduate students and practicing speech-language pathologists for serving people with TBI.This third edition includes examples of interprofessional collaboration; new chapters relating specifically to assessment procedures and evidence-based interventions regarding cognitive-communication disorders, including sections on reading and writing; psychosocial and mental health concerns; postsecondary pursuits for young adults with TBI; and ethical considerations for working with people with TBI.It is organized into three sections:1. Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury: Includes definitions, epidemiology, injury severity, mechanisms of injury, and interprofessional practice.2. Understanding the Role of Speech-Language Pathologists: Discusses the major disorders associated with TBI, including disorders of consciousness, cognitive-communication disorders, AAC assessment and intervention, and dysarthria associated with TBI.3. Understanding Reintegration: Provides guidance regarding pertinent issues and effective methods of transitioning survivors into family, community, educational, and vocational settings.Many survivors of TBI, along with their families, share real-life stories and experiences in this book.

Author : Mark Palmer
Publisher : Realistic Hope
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 33,33 MB
Release : 2009-08-31
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1439244510

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Realistic Hope is a concise, helpful book for survivors of TBI-or any life-threatening trauma or illness-and their family members, friends, and healthcare practitioners.

Author : Jake Band
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,68 MB
Release : 2015-10-24
Category :
ISBN : 9781504918732

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As a result of surviving a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the -cannots, - -will nots, - and -certainly nevers- well outnumbered everything else still in Jake's life. While having all the odds against him, but with the support of his family, Jake faced wall after wall of difficulties. Running into one of his emergency room (ER) doctors about six years after the accident, Jake was told in reference to his achievements after surviving his TBI that he was one in a billion. The ER doc went on to say another digit should be added to the billion for every notable achievement Jake makes in the future. Starting in Jake's tough months of being an inpatient at the rehab, and covering the first twelve years post injury, this book uses Jake's life history as a foundation to inform the reader of Jake's findings, both in and out of the rehab, both in and out of school, and even includes his professional research findings on many different subjects involving surviving a TBI. While Jake's intentions are to help the reader keep her/his hope(s) alive and/or find the ability to overcome his or her own difficulties after surviving a TBI, or to help the families of survivors do the same. This book is also intended to be good for students or professionals in the field of treating those who have survived a TBI as well.

Author : Heidi Lerner
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,73 MB
Release : 2006-09-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1467804061

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Intriguing Book of Poetry Published by a Brain Injury Survivor Gray Matters, Brain Injury: The Inside Perspective is a book filled with poetic insights of a woman who lived through a near-fatal brain injury. Her intimate knowledge and sense of humor can help survivors cope, as well as better understand their injuries and themselves. This book gives a personal sense or Inside Perspective of brain injury, thus enabling readers to better understand brain injury survivors. Brain injury occurs around the world in a variety of circumstances; in sports events, motor-vehicle accidents, terrorist attacks & war (and the list goes on)... According to the International Brain Injury Association, head injury is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Thirty percent of the soldiers that have returned from Iraq and are returning from Afghanistan have Traumatic Brain Injuries; more than two percent of the United States' population has sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury. Even with brain injury being so widespread, it is still hard to identify people living with the complications of this “invisible disability.” Ms. Lerner knows that the lack of awareness regarding brain injury makes survivors’ lives quite problematic. Writing Gray Matters was aimed at easing the integration of survivors back into the community. With a creative flair, she informs her readers about brain injury; she strikes a chord by sharing personal changes, loss and challenges, thus giving readers a sense of what it is like to walk in the shoes of a brain injury survivor. The chapters of the book cover topics including: brain injury, the symptoms of injury, rehabilitation, the brain, academic rehab, recreational therapy (including nature & the ocean's healing influence) and brain injury peer support. This book will considerably help brain injury survivors to better understand their injury and themselves, it will also aid them by being better understood by others. Gray Matters has helped family members and friends to better understand their loved ones. This book can also be a great asset to rehab professionals, by giving them a more intimate understanding of the dilemmas of a brain injury; for only when you know what an individual’s problem is, can you treat it. Gray Matters offers an articulate, introspective and sometimes humorous view of what it is like to suffer a near-fatal blow to the head and live with its complications. The author presents a thorough, subjective viewpoint as well as a professional and objective understanding of brain injury. Gray Matters presents a deeper understanding of the inner-workings of the mind and how in many ways, brain injury effects life as we know it.

Author : Catherine Black
Publisher : Catherine Black
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 37,85 MB
Release : 2023-07-08
Category : Self-Help
ISBN :

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Many individuals who have suffered brain injuries often experience emotional seizures, which are uncontrollable verbal and physical outbursts resulting from frustration. These seizures can be distressing for all parties involved. However, it's important to note that there is hope for managing them effectively. Following a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it is common for individuals to exhibit behavioral issues. The injured brain's ability to handle frustration becomes severely limited, and TBI survivors face daily challenges in coping with the healing process. Consequently, an overwhelmed brain can easily lead to sudden outbursts, whether verbal or physical. By identifying and addressing triggers, it is possible to significantly reduce the occurrence of these emotional seizures. In the book, we explore various triggers that commonly provoke emotional seizures and provide practical advice for effectively managing them. This resource aims to equip individuals with tips and tricks to better navigate and alleviate the impact of emotional seizures on their lives.

Author : Barbara J. Webster
Publisher : Lash & Associates Pub./Training Incorporated
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 34,14 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Brain
ISBN : 9781931117616

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Coping with life after brain injury is not easy. This practical and user friendly workbook and guide for survivors and their families is packed with everyday strategies, tips and accommodations to address the cognitive challenges of daily life. Based on the author's experience as a survivor and as a facilitator of hundreds of support groups, she presents a philosophy and approach for overcoming challenges, envisioning goals, and continuing their healing process. This is the one book that every survivor of a brain injury and the family should have. It is the most comprehensive, sensitive, insightful and thorough workbook available and is filled with hands on practical strategies aimed at helping the person with a brain injury navigate the complexities of daily life. By focusing on the cognitive changes that are so common after a traumatic brain injury, the author approaches each challenge with practical building blocks and strategies for continued rehabilitation at home and in the community. Her philosophy of problem solving and thinking about "how" to do something when a challenge is encountered is a continuous theme through all the chapters. It comes with a CD that has all the tools -- forms, worksheets, checklists -- so the user can print and use them whenever and wherever needed.

Author : Daniel Laskowitz
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 37,29 MB
Release : 2016-04-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1498766579

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a significant source of death and permanent disability, contributing to nearly one-third of all injury related deaths in the United States and exacting a profound personal and economic toll. Despite the increased resources that have recently been brought to bear to improve our understanding of TBI, the developme

Author : Kevin Foy
Publisher : Ockham Publishing Group
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 15,22 MB
Release : 2022-06-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1839190299

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Tens of millions live with the long-term consequences of acquired brain injury. It has life changing and frequently devastating effects on the individual's physical, cognitive, behavioural, and emotional well-being. As well as causing huge challenges and stresses for family and friends. Acquired Brain Injury: A Guide for Families and Survivors accessibly discusses acquired brain injuries in detail for those individuals and families affected. Written by experienced neuropsychiatrist Dr Kevin Foy, the book seamlessly guides the reader through the different types of brain injury, and their effects, as well as the various stages of recovery. Offering facts and advice from the initial trauma all the way through to long-term care, Dr Foy provides the tools to help deal with the challenges that may lie ahead.

Author : Amy Zellmer
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,73 MB
Release : 2015-11-02
Category : Brain
ISBN : 9781519101440

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"A collection of short stories originally published in The Huffington Post."

Author : Barbara Stahura
Publisher : Lash & Associates Pub./Training Incorporated
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 29,51 MB
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Brain
ISBN : 9781931117524

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This workbook has been developed specifically for survivors of brain injury and blast injury. Based on journaling workshops for survivors of traumatic brain injury, it is filled with journaling exercises that guide the user through examining and expressing the many ways that the brain injury has affected and altered their lives. Vignettes by individuals give it a personal touch and also serve as examples of journaling. Users may go through the workbook from front to back or they may select chapters and activities most relevant to their lives and stage of recovery.Sections explore¿¿changing sense of self¿loss, memory and resilience¿altered relationships with family and friends¿anger and emotions¿grief and loss¿facing the future¿building hope¿moving forwardJournaling is a proven therapeutic tool used to explore one¿s inner self by expressing emotions, confronting fears, relieving anxiety, coping with stress, celebrating successes, and preparing for new challenges. By writing for only a few minutes at a time, journalers can heal and cope with crises due to illness, death, or any life-altering event. This is the first journaling workbook developed specially for adults with acquired brain injuries, and it can be used by individuals or facilitated groups. Families will find it helpful as an outlet and coping mechanism for survivors. Clinicians will find it a useful cognitive tool for building communication skills of reading, writing and comprehension. Families and clinicians will find it helpful for promoting insight, self-awareness and goal setting.