Many people are surprised by how depressed they feel after a stroke, especially if their physical recovery is going “well.” At Colorado Brain Injury Therapy, we hear this question often — and the answer is both neurological and human. A stroke changes the brain itself. Areas responsible for mood regulation, motivation, emotional processing, and [...]
When a brain injury happens, it doesn’t just affect the survivor — it reshapes the lives of everyone around them. Families and care partners are often in the line of fire, experiencing the brunt of anger, frustration, and grief. This can feel overwhelming and deeply unfair, especially when you’re doing your best to help. [...]
EMDR as “Wound Care” Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (yes, it’s a mouthful!) is a therapeutic modality that supports individuals in reducing the emotional impact of traumatic memories, thoughts and feelings from the past. I often use the metaphor of “emotional wound care” to describe the EMDR process to my clients. If not cleaned [...]
After a brain injury, families often hope their loved one will “go back to how they were.” They wait for signs of the person they remember—their personality, independence, energy, or emotional steadiness. This hope is rooted in love, but it can unintentionally cause harm. Here’s what I’ve learned from over 20 years of supporting [...]
Many people do not realize that two of the most common challenges after a brain injury are anxiety and agoraphobia, the fear of leaving home, or being in unfamiliar places. These conditions can significantly impact a survivor’s quality of life, leading to increased isolation and making it difficult to return to daily routines. While much [...]
Myth 1: Athletes are Most at Risk of Sustaining a Brain Injury While athletes often come to mind when we think of brain injuries, they are not the only ones at risk. Falls account for 48 percent of all concussions in the United States. Motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause, responsible for [...]
In this blog series, we delve into the epidemic of loneliness, specifically examining its unique impact on individuals who have endured a brain injury or stroke. Of particular significance is our exploration of the study conducted by Lowe et al. (2021), which focuses on the internal experience of loneliness and identifies five themes that [...]
In this blog series, we have delved into the epidemic of loneliness, specifically examining its unique impact on individuals who have endured a brain injury or stroke. Of particular significance is our exploration of the study conducted by Lowe et al. (2021), which focuses on the INTERNAL experience of loneliness and identifies five themes [...]
In this blog series, we've been looking at how people with acquired brain injuries often feel lonely and lose social connections for a long time. This leads to ongoing experiences of feeling alone and socially isolated. We've been discussing a study by Lowe et al. (2021), where 11 survivors of brain injuries were interviewed [...]
Let us review what we know about loneliness and brain injury. Loneliness is often described as a silent epidemic affecting individuals in modern society, with a unique impact on those who have experienced adversity such as traumatic brain injury. According to the International Brain Injury Association (IBIA), brain injury stands as a leading global [...]
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