Living beyond brain injury : a resource manual / Dr. Vicki Hall, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, Neuromindworks Ltd, Sutton Coldfield, UK ; foreword by Professor Narinder Kapur, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, University College London, London, UK
Introduction -- 1 Understanding and managing low mood -- 2 Understanding and managing emotionalism -- 3 Understanding and managing anger and irritability -- 4 Understanding and managing anxiety -- 5 Understanding and managing fatigue -- 6 Understanding and managing sleep problems -- 7 Understanding and managing chronic pain -- 8 Understanding and managing memory problems -- 9 Understanding and managing problems with attention and concentration -- 10 Understanding and managing executive skills -- 11 Understanding and managing visual problems -- 12 Returning to driving -- 13 Returning to work -- Appendices
Summary
A brain injury can have a dramatic effect on all areas of a person s life. This manual is designed to provide an understanding of some of the effects of a brain injury and how to manage them. It focuses on how brain injury may affect thinking skills (e.g. memory), emotions and other related areas (e.g. sleep, work and driving). This title: Provides techniques based on psychological approaches, which have been shown to be effective with people who have experienced a brain injury. In clear and understandable language it helps you to understand how to cope with cognitive, emotional and behavioural changes that come about following a serious brain injury or illness. Covers important areas of readjustment in the community, such as going back to work and driving. Provides a self-help resource for clients with a brain injury. Includes a series of Appendices which offer a set of practical guides to help implement therapeutic activities. Includes a resource manual for clinicians and carers / families to work through with brain injury survivors
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In English
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