{"product_id":"9781472147622-intro-to-coping-wbrain-injury","title":"An Introduction to Coping with Brain Injury","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew addition to the Introduction to Coping series of short primers on health conditions where CBT can benefit you. This covers advice on the science behind different types of acquired brain injuries and CBT techniques that can help with your gradual recovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJust the facts for coping with the after-effects of a brain injury\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcquired Brain Injury (ABI) usually refers to people who have suffered a \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ehead injury\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003estroke\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e but also includes those who have had \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ebrain tumours, an anoxic injury\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (where the brain has been starved of oxygen) or brain illnesses like \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eencephalitis \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003emeningitis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. After an ABI, the brain undergoes a very slow healing process before improvements slow down and eventually plateau. This is different to other forms of brain conditions where the journey is more of a deteriorating one over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABI is commonly called 'a hidden disability' as it can easily be missed or misunderstood by others. Also it can significantly affect those close to the person and therefore it is frequently called 'a family affair' too. As the issues are often hidden, complicated and affect patients and families alike, this book can act as a roadmap to help you and your loved ones navigate through the complex and often unexpected challenges that can arise following a brain injury, using:\u003cbr\u003e- Cognitive rehabilitation approaches to understand and manage changes in our thinking abilities\u003cbr\u003e- Cognitive behavioural approaches to address ways in which our thoughts, feelings, actions and physical reactions relate to each other\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41097178021985,"sku":"9781472147622","price":6.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_35581249.jpg?v=1754503333","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781472147622-intro-to-coping-wbrain-injury","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}