Parenting a Child with Brain Injury
The early days after your child’s brain injury. Raising a child brings challenges to all parents, and for parents of a child with a brain injury, those challenges canbe magnified.
Read moreThis 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.
The early days after your child’s brain injury. Raising a child brings challenges to all parents, and for parents of a child with a brain injury, those challenges canbe magnified.
Read moreThe care needs of people affected by a brain injury often fall informally onto their parents, spouse or siblings.
Read moreEveryone 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 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 moreRegardless of the effects of a brain injury, parents can still bring out their children’s strengths, help them build resilience, 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 moreCarers find that to best manage in their caring roles they will need to take time out for themselves.
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 taxing.
Read moreCarers need to maintain their own health and wellbeing as part of their caring role.
Read moreThe impact of a brain injury has been likened to throwing a pebble in a pond. The ripple effect expands to partners, friends, family, carers, work colleagues and the wider community.
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 moreRelearning sociable behaviour is easier when family, friends and co-workers agree on set limits and give the same feedback on what is acceptable or unacceptable behaviour.
Read moreThere are many reasons why a person with brain injury might develop challenging behaviour.
Read moreThese can be behaviours where the reasons behind the behaviour are difficult to understand or that people find hard to accept.
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.
The early days after your child’s brain injury. Raising a child brings challenges to all parents, and for parents of a child with a brain injury, those challenges canbe magnified.
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 moreRegardless of the effects of a brain injury, parents can still bring out their children’s strengths, help them build resilience, 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.
The care needs of people affected by a brain injury often fall informally onto their parents, spouse or siblings.
Read moreEveryone 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 moreCarers find that to best manage in their caring roles they will need to take time out for themselves.
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 taxing.
Read moreCarers need to maintain their own health and wellbeing as part of their caring role.
Read moreThe impact of a brain injury has been likened to throwing a pebble in a pond. The ripple effect expands to partners, friends, family, carers, work colleagues and the wider community.
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.
Brain 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 moreRelearning sociable behaviour is easier when family, friends and co-workers agree on set limits and give the same feedback on what is acceptable or unacceptable behaviour.
Read moreThere are many reasons why a person with brain injury might develop challenging behaviour.
Read moreThese can be behaviours where the reasons behind the behaviour are difficult to understand or that people find hard to accept.
Read moreIf you’ve got questions or need advice, support or further information, get in touch with us today. We’d love to help