- SELF STUDY MODULES
- 1. Intro to TBI
- 2. Communication
- 3. Skills for independence
- 4. Cognitive changes
- 5. Behaviour changes
- 6. Sexuality
- 7. Case management (BIR)
- 8. No longer available
- 9. Mobility & motor control
- 10. Mental health & TBI:
an introduction - 11. Mental health problems
and TBI: diagnosis
& management - 12. Working with Families
after Traumatic Injury:
An Introduction - 13. Goal setting
- 12.0 Aims
- 12.0A Take the PRE-Test
- 12.1 Why is working with families important
- 12.2 What is the adjustment experience for families
- a) The journey
- b) The challenges
- 12.3 Principles and skills
- a) Partnering
- b) Whole of family
- c) Family reactions
- d) Respect
- e) Empowering
- 12.4 When to get help
- 12.5 Take home messages
- 12.6 Resources
- 12.7 Take the POST-Test
12.6 Resources
Articles
- Alfano, D., Neilson, P., & Fink, M. (1994). Sources of stress in family members following head or spinal cord injury. Applied Neuropsychology, 1(1-2), 57-62.
- Bowen, C., Yeates, G., & Palmer, S. (2010). A relational approach to rehabilitation: Thinking about relationships after brain injury. London, United Kingdom: Karnac Books.
- Oddy, M. & Herbert, C. (2003). Intervention with families following brain injury: Evidence-based practice. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 13, 259-273.
- Robinson-Whelen, S., & Rintala, D. H. (2003). Informal care providers for veterans with SCI: Who are they and how are they doing? Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 40(6), 511-5
Organisations & websites
Family and Spinal Cord Injury (Discussion paper)
Family Adjustment to Spinal Cord Injury (PDF)
See the organisations in Section 12.4 : Supports available
YouTube Video on the impact of brain injury on families
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Reading, books, videos and general resources at www.ABIStaffTraining.info
The reference materials on the ABI site
