Family Experience of Brain Injury; Surviving, Coping, Adjusting

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Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents List of boxes Acknowledgements Foreword Preface 1. Introduction 2. Acquired brain injury and families: The context Brain injury Acquired brain injury: the impact Recovery and rehabilitation Family and brain injury Family and brain injury research Conclusion References 3. Does the family become part of the team, or the team become part of the family?: An interview with a father 17 years after brain injury Introduction Conversation Summary and reflections References 4. Behaviour, vulnerability and the criminal justice system Jeanne’s story Professional perceptions 5. Grief without end The story The reality Giles Yeates’ response to Laura’s account Inter-connection in relationships following brain injury versus isolated (and ignored) individuals Reluctance of statutory services to acknowledge complex and enduring nature of ABI Recognition of familiar selves following brain injuries Summary References 6. Support of siblings Introduction Investigating the issues 7. Children’s challenges Alistair, Beatrix and Christine Deidre 8. The impact of acquired brain injury on the family: Common themes, threads and differences Context before the accident Traumatic event and the immediate aftermath Longer-term ups and downs for family References 9. What may help? Safety, security and feeling supported Timely, relevant, and valid information Reducing burden of care Stress and mental health issues Considering the needs of all family members Working with professionals References 10. In conclusion Holding the threads together: curating the narrative of the one you love References References Index