Letters of Hope and Wisdom for Brain Injury Survivors: Thoughts from a Counselor

Letters of Hope and Wisdom for Brain Injury Survivors: Thoughts from a Counselor offers a personal, informal and spiritual perspective on how to manage the multiple issues related to brain injury.Written by a counsellor who draws on first hand experiential testimonies and insights, each chapter offers a personal letter to the survivor addressing the various issues stemming from a brain injury, along with practical applications suggested for recovery. The book offers a general overview of brain injury and how each part of the brain may be affected.Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, fear, post-traumatic stress, and grief are described from the perspectives of both the survivor and the family members, and the book also includes strategies on improving self-esteem and gaining new purpose after a brain injury.Additionally, practical coping skills are explained such as how to deal with sensory overload, adjusting the pace of life, and managing family events.Each chapter