Belonging After Brain Injury: Relocating Dan explores the life of the
author's brother who has dealt with the effects of a severe traumatic
brain injury (TBI) for over four decades. It recounts the institutional,
psychological, and social labyrinths he and his family have navigated
following the TBI he sustained at the age of eighteen.
This insightful volume offers a holistic account of the impact of TBI on
the survivor and his family. It reveals the difficulties a TBI survivor
has had to endure and provides practical information about physical,
psychological, and psychosocial symptoms and their consequences. Dan's
story offers new perspectives and strategies that will help alleviate
seemingly intractable problems and highlights the central importance of
forming connections with others in order to lead a fuller life. The
author's account of her own journey, learning to help care for and
advocate for Dan, offers an invaluable guide for TBI survivors and those
who care for and support them.
Belonging After Brain Injury: Relocating Dan will be of interest to
TBI survivors and their families. Its rich insights will be essential
reading for medical and mental health professionals, as well those
involved in the care and rehabilitation of TBI survivors and families.