Many people with a brain injury struggle in dealing with other people – to understand what they’re thinking and feeling, their point of view and intentions within a given situation. Other people can do surprising things and it may not be clear why they are acting in this way. Feelings of disappointment, frustration, anger, fear, anxiety, panic, or hopeless and loss of control can develop. Many survivors of brain injury who are struggling with anxiety, anger or depression often experience interactions with other people to be triggers for moments of distress.
In your 1-1 sessions with me, we will explore ways of managing your relationships with others so that these strong feelings are not triggered as much or as often. Importantly we will use our relationship – both our minds alongside each other – as a starting point for how to deal with other people in your life. I am trained in psychotherapies that provide this particular focus on emotions and relationships, and I have adapted these through research and clinical practice, to be used in a meaningful way with survivors of brain injury.
In your 1-1 sessions with me, we will explore ways of managing your relationships with others so that these strong feelings are not triggered as much or as often. Importantly we will use our relationship – both our minds alongside each other – as a starting point for how to deal with other people in your life. I am trained in psychotherapies that provide this particular focus on emotions and relationships, and I have adapted these through research and clinical practice, to be used in a meaningful way with survivors of brain injury.