SKILLS ADDRESSED
Psycho-Social Skills
Individuals with brain injury can experience problems with such things as self esteem, depression, anxiety, anger management, social relationships and sexuality, and the impact on family and friends can be devastating. However, with support, many individuals like Kwon pictured here, can achieve a level of emotional stability and once again experience love and meaningful relationships.
At NRS, we strive to provide compassionate programming, and each team member contributes in a unique way to help individuals and families adjust to the changes that have occurred in their lives as a result of the injury.
NRS social workers provide individual and group education and support to clients and their families in their home. Specific treatment techniques include: grief, adjustment and psycho-educational counselling, anger management and crisis management. Social workers (along with case managers) also help families access appropriate financial, social and educational resources in the community.
NRS occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and rehab coaches provide one on one and group programming in the home, school, workplace or clinic. Specific strategies include remediation to enhance confidence and skill development (e.g. social skills groups) and compensatory aids and strategies to improve participation and independence (e.g. structuring the daily routine to avoid stress and fatigue if these are a trigger for outbursts of anger).
NRS therapists also collaborate with any other professionals who may be involved (e.g. neuropsychologists, neuropsychiatrists and psychologists), ensuring effective communication and a team approach.
Team members who address psycho-social skills include:
- Social Workers
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech and language pathologists
- Rehabilitation Coaches
All staff have at least three years experience working with individuals with brain injury (or they are closely supervised by a professional with that experience).
