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TitleBrain Injury Coping Skills: A support and education program for adults with brain injury and their caregiversAuthorSamantha Backhaus, PhD and Summer Ibarra, MAPublishedYoungsville, NC : Lash & Assoc Publishing/Training Inc 2012
Status:Check Shelves SubjectBrain Injury Coping Skills Group (BICS) program helping survivors and their caregiversCategoryMISCMediabookISBN978-931117-63-0Call NumberMISC Bac, etal 2012 c2.3 WBTypeGeneral BorrowDescription
Brain Injury Coping Skills is based on the recognition that education and support are critical for helping families and survivors rebuild their lives and relationships after an acquired brain injury. Authors Backhaus and Ibarra have developed a comprehensive and unique program that is pragmatic and user friendly. The workbook provides detailed instructions and handouts covering modules on: •Healthy Brain •Effects of Brain Injury •Importance of Family •Expectations for Recovery •Challenges after Brain Injury •Stress Management Skills Designed as a 16 week program with 20 sessions, research studies on the Brain Injury Coping Skills have demonstrated improvements in participants perceived self-efficacy, emotional status, anger control, and disinhibition. With an emphasis on stress management and neurobehavioral techniques, this program is ideal for out-patient rehabilitation programs, residential services, and community agencies. The manual documents content for 20 sessions with detailed instructions for facilitators, session activities, homework assignments, and a CD for handouts and worksheets. Winner of 2009 McDowell Award by American Society for Neurorehabilitation
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