Just the facts for coping with the after-effects of a brain injury
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) usually refers to people who have suffered a
head injury or stroke but also includes those who have had brain
tumours, an anoxic injury (where the brain has been starved of oxygen)
or brain illnesses like encephalitis and meningitis. After an ABI, the
brain undergoes a very slow healing process before improvements slow
down and eventually plateau. This is different to other forms of brain
conditions where the journey is more of a deteriorating one over time.
ABI is commonly called 'a hidden disability' as it can easily be missed
or misunderstood by others. Also it can significantly affect those close
to the person and therefore it is frequently called 'a family affair'
too. As the issues are often hidden, complicated and affect patients and
families alike, this book can act as a roadmap to help you and your
loved ones navigate through the complex and often unexpected challenges
that can arise following a brain injury, using:
- Cognitive rehabilitation approaches to understand and manage changes
in our thinking abilities
- Cognitive behavioural approaches to address ways in which our
thoughts, feelings, actions and physical reactions relate to each other
