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EMDR as Emotional Wound Care: Supporting Trauma Healing After Brain Injury
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[...]
When the Family Needs to Change—Not the Survivor
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[...]
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month: Anxiety and Agoraphobia After Brain Injury
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[...]
Debunking Common Myths About Brain Injury
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[...]
Part 5: The Healing Process After Brain Injury Facilitated by Mental Health Therapy
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[...]
Part 4. Internal Themes of Loneliness and Brain Injury
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[...]
