Grounded in a holistic approach, this state-of-the-art workbook provides tools and resources for supporting clients with nonprogressive brain injury. Effective strategies are described for building skills and teaching compensatory strategies in such areas as attention, memory, executive functions, mood, and communication. Particular attention is ......
Every two seconds, someone has a stroke. Most have no prior stroke history, and the large majority survive to live with the consequences. In the first book dedicated to the benefits of mindfulness for stroke survivors, expert Jody Mardula shares her personal story of using mindfulness techniques to help cope with challenges and move on.
Combines the unique approaches of previous editions and draws on the expertise of both seasoned editors, along with experienced chapter authors, to bring together in one volume the most up-to-date medical, clinical, and rehabilitative knowledge in spinal cord injury management across the spectrum of care.
Describes how to create and lead a concussion management team in school and provides clear, non-technical information on how concussions can affect learning, mental health, and social-emotional functioning; tools for school-based concussion assessment; and guidelines for creating accommodation plans in collaboration with the family, community, and ......
This volume disseminates knowledge about the most advanced practices and techniques in the rehabilitation of neuropsychological deficits, covering both specific neuropsychological domains and approaches in neurorehabilitation. It adheres to the philosophy that it is not enough to identify a deficit or diagnose a disease unless doing so helps to ......
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for People with Acquired Brain Injury and Progressive Neurological Conditions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) targets clients' social, emotional, and mental health using its six core principles of Acceptance, Cognitive Defusion, Being Present, the Self as Context, Values, and Committed Action. This unique guide presents evidence-based ACT techniques, from mindfulness exercises to creating visual prompts and ......
A comprehensive approach to complex challenges Here's the foundational knowledge, skills, and understanding physical therapists need to develop and implement rehabilitation programs for persons living with spinal cord injuries. From coverage of pathology and the pathological repercussions through medical and rehabilitative management to patient ......
Clinical Essentials for Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Professionals
Provides non-medical specialist professionals who work with patients in brain trauma and rehabilitation settings with easily understandable information about this challenging population. It provides psychologists, social workers, counsellors, nurses, and particularly trainees, with short clinical synopses of a full range of advanced brain njuries, ......
This groundbreaking annual review has provided nearly three decades of knowledge, insight, and research on topics critical to the field of nursing. The 33rd volume delivers the most current research on traumatic brain injury (TBI) with a focus on its implications for improving health and wellbeing. The book examines promising new interventions for ......
