This is especially true for those providing direct care. Carers often have to do everything on their own where before the injury, they may have relied upon their loved one’s support for everyday pressures. Following the injury the workload increases while at the same time there is reduced support to help the carer cope.
Everyone wants to be loved, it’s a fundamental human need. We all need people to talk to and laugh with, spend time with, share ideas, worries and joys. But after brain injury our relationships with partners, family and friends can often change quite significantly.
Read moreGrieving who the person used to be can be confusing, as the injured person can be physically present but psychologically absent.
Read moreA brain injury can be a devastating experience for the parents of an injured adult child.
Read moreBrain injury in a child causes many different reactions in the family. There is no single, predictable pattern but the ongoing emotional stress can be very difficult.
Read moreA brain injury can disrupt the long and complicated process to move from childhood through to being a mature adult.
Read moreIn the aftermath of your child acquiring a brain injury it can be easy to neglect your family. Caring for a child with a brain injury can take a great deal of time and energy. It's easy for everyone else's needs to get side-lined, and difficult to get the balance right.
Read moreLanguage and everyday living skills may need particular attention to ensure that a child with a brain injury recovers to the fullest extent possible over the years.
Read moreChildren and young people with a brain injury may have difficulty with the social skills that most of us take for granted.
Read moreGrowing up involves taking risks - this is normal as young people 'test the waters' and move towards independence and adulthood.
Read moreParents generally want the best for their children. Despite obstacles presented by a brain injury, parents can still bring out their children's strengths, help them to ride out the difficulties, and enable them to develop to their full potential.
Read moreRaising a child brings challenges to all parents, and for parents of a child with a brain injury, those challenges can be magnified.
Read moreChallenging behaviours after a brain injury can sometimes lead to domestic violence within a family.
Read moreLong term carers find that surviving is a matter of taking time out for themselves. Part of this may just be taking time for a cuppa during each day, but often longer breaks are needed.
Read moreOne of the issues with a brain injury is its incredible complexity which affects each individual differently. This causes significant problems when trying to predict prognosis, recovery outcome, and establishing the injured individual's needs during the recovery process.
Read moreCaring for a family member with a brain injury is one of the most difficult challenges that can confront a family especially for those providing direct care.
Read moreCaring for someone can be a 24 hour job that is emotionally, physically and financially very stressful.
Read moreCarers need to maintain their health and wellbeing to be in the best frame of mind to care for another individual.
Read moreCaring for a person with a disability is one of the most difficult challenges that can confront a family especially for those providing direct care.
Read moreBrain injury can sometimes result in behaviour that is dangerous to the person with the injury and those around them.
Read moreThe ABC model is an effective way to understand challenging behaviour and develop suitable responses within a positive behaviour support plan.
Read moreTraditional approaches to managing behaviour have been largely ineffective - a more effective approach is positive behaviour support.
Read moreClear, direct and immediate feedback is a key part of a positive response to challenging behaviours after a brain injury.
Read moreThere are many reasons why a person with brain injury might develop challenging behaviour. Understanding the message behind the behaviour is key to helping in a constructive and positive way.
Read moreChallenging and complex behaviours are common following a brain injury where there is damage to areas of the brain that control impulses and regulate emotions.
Read moreAt times the emotional challenges can seem overwhelming, but many parents also say that this life-changing event has also helped them realise what’s really important and value what they do have. Many families also discover they’re not alone – linking up with others in a similar situation provides great support.
A brain injury can be a devastating experience for the parents of an injured adult child.
Read moreBrain injury in a child causes many different reactions in the family. There is no single, predictable pattern but the ongoing emotional stress can be very difficult.
Read moreA brain injury can disrupt the long and complicated process to move from childhood through to being a mature adult.
Read moreIn the aftermath of your child acquiring a brain injury it can be easy to neglect your family. Caring for a child with a brain injury can take a great deal of time and energy. It's easy for everyone else's needs to get side-lined, and difficult to get the balance right.
Read moreLanguage and everyday living skills may need particular attention to ensure that a child with a brain injury recovers to the fullest extent possible over the years.
Read moreChildren and young people with a brain injury may have difficulty with the social skills that most of us take for granted.
Read moreGrowing up involves taking risks - this is normal as young people 'test the waters' and move towards independence and adulthood.
Read moreParents generally want the best for their children. Despite obstacles presented by a brain injury, parents can still bring out their children's strengths, help them to ride out the difficulties, and enable them to develop to their full potential.
Read moreRaising a child brings challenges to all parents, and for parents of a child with a brain injury, those challenges can be magnified.
Read moreCaring for someone can be a stressful job, and it is important for carers to maintain their health and wellbeing. Long term carers find that taking time out for themselves each day is vital for well-being, but often, longer breaks are needed.
Grieving who the person used to be can be confusing, as the injured person can be physically present but psychologically absent.
Read moreLong term carers find that surviving is a matter of taking time out for themselves. Part of this may just be taking time for a cuppa during each day, but often longer breaks are needed.
Read moreOne of the issues with a brain injury is its incredible complexity which affects each individual differently. This causes significant problems when trying to predict prognosis, recovery outcome, and establishing the injured individual's needs during the recovery process.
Read moreCaring for a family member with a brain injury is one of the most difficult challenges that can confront a family especially for those providing direct care.
Read moreCaring for someone can be a 24 hour job that is emotionally, physically and financially very stressful.
Read moreCarers need to maintain their health and wellbeing to be in the best frame of mind to care for another individual.
Read moreCaring for a person with a disability is one of the most difficult challenges that can confront a family especially for those providing direct care.
Read moreThis can mean difficulty with self-awareness, communication, mood, social skills and behaviour. Family members can play a productive role in influencing behaviour by reacting positively and consistently.
Challenging behaviours after a brain injury can sometimes lead to domestic violence within a family.
Read moreBrain injury can sometimes result in behaviour that is dangerous to the person with the injury and those around them.
Read moreThe ABC model is an effective way to understand challenging behaviour and develop suitable responses within a positive behaviour support plan.
Read moreTraditional approaches to managing behaviour have been largely ineffective - a more effective approach is positive behaviour support.
Read moreClear, direct and immediate feedback is a key part of a positive response to challenging behaviours after a brain injury.
Read moreThere are many reasons why a person with brain injury might develop challenging behaviour. Understanding the message behind the behaviour is key to helping in a constructive and positive way.
Read moreChallenging and complex behaviours are common following a brain injury where there is damage to areas of the brain that control impulses and regulate emotions.
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