Adjusting to Brain Injury: Reflections from Survivors, Family Members and Clinicians (After Brain Injury: Survivor Stories)
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This important book in the After Brain Injury: Survivor Stories Series tells the story of four people who suffered acquired brain injuries: Karl Hargreaves and Ashraf Sheikh as a result of road traffic accidents, Lisa Summerill because of a stroke and Meg Archer as a result of meningitis.
Each person tells their story in their own words, describing what happened to them, how they dealt with it and how they experienced the recovery process. The cases represent very different types of people and severity of injury but are alike in providing raw accounts of the challenges faced whilst also highlighting their resilience and determination to carve out new lives. Alongside these inspirational stories are contributions by friends and family, as well as several members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to give a broader view of the whole process of recovery. By combining expert commentary with real life experiences, this book points towards sources of support, normalises the experience and provides a context for understanding the challenges and successes in each case.
This book provides support, understanding and hope for patients who have suffered a brain injury. It is valuable reading for any professional involved in neurorehabilitation and students of clinical neuropsychology.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 1st edition (21 Dec. 2020), Routledge |
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| Language | English |
| File size | 1842 KB |
| Simultaneous device usage | Up to 4 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 206 pages |
by R Wilkinson
As a health professional I have found this a really useful book, which flows well between accounts from those with lived experience, and reflections from the MDT who supported them. I found the theme of hope present throughout, and I’m sure it will be a book i return to and share with colleagues.
by Hilary McDaid
Having worked as a professional in Brain Injury for more than 20 years I found this book really interesting, insightful and thought provoking. This would be a great read for anyone embarking on a career in this area, but also a really useful read for anyone who has experienced a brain injury or is living with someone who has a brain injury. It offers an honest, and at times sad insight into the long and difficult road to recovery. It would however also provide hope and inspire survivors who can read the case studies of people who have actually been there and come out the other side. I would recommend this book to colleagues and anyone who wants to gain understanding and knowledge in this area. Hilary McDaid
by David A.
This is an account of the courage and determination shown by a group of people who sustained brain injuries. They are inspirational stories which hold out hope to others. An interesting slant is that the support they received from various professionals is described by the therapists themselves. This is an informative and uplifting book.
by Clare Roberts
As someone who works for a brain injury recovery charity, I am constantly looking to learn and understand what brain injury survivors and their loved ones are going through so we can best help. This book is by far the best that I have read. It’s a truthful and emotional explanation but one that leaves you with hope when you read about the effort and work that Katherine and her team put into each patient. Thoroughly recommend this book to everyone – brain injury survivors to help you feel less alone and see that other people have been through similar experiences, family and loved ones to help you navigate this difficult journey and people not effected by brain injury – we need more understanding and education around this subject.
by julie meighan
I am an OT working in the field of brain injury and I am often inspired by my clients and colleagues who put in a tremendous amount of effort into the rehab process, often in the face of great adversity. This book reflects that process from both sides and I was once again inspired and uplifted by the accounts described. I loved the honest accounts from the people directly involved in each rehab process and thought the message of hope that was woven through the accounts very uplifting and refreshing. I would recommend this to any professional working in brain injury and I will also be recommending to clients and their families.
by Leon clarkson
With having a hypoxic brain injury myself, I thought I had to get a copy of this book and haven’t been disappointed. Very intense and intriguing, hats off to all involved in the book. I’m sure it will go a long way to helping people with brain injuries know they are not alone and give a better understanding to families and friends.
by N P W D
I loved this book! A truly inspiring, real life reflection on overcoming adversity and how modern psychology can help those in need. The insight into the realities of how much can be achieved following such traumatic events is inspiring to all, be it someone facing similar difficulties or just people facing life. “If they can do that then I can do this” type of read. A must for anyone facing advserity or in need of inspiration.
by Geoffrey
I read this book because I have a personal and professional interest in brain injury rehab. I found it to be an honest and thought provoking account of the realities of surviving and living with a brain injury. Especially interesting was the stories being told from the perspective of the person living with a brain injury and the professionals working with them. I would recommend it to anyone working in the field, supporting a family member or wanting to learn more.