| Series |
A Speechmark practical therapy resource
Speechmark practical therapy resource. ^A1392276
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| Contents |
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. |
| Abstract |
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. |
| General note | Title from resource description page (viewed October 05, 2017). |
| Language | In English. |
| Issued in other form | Original version: 9781909301429 |
| Genre/form | Handbooks and manuals. |
