Author : Patty van Belle-Kusse
Publisher : Lash & Associates Pub./Training Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781931117593
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (175 download)
Book Synopsis Supporting Survivors and Caregivers After Brain Injury by : Patty van Belle-Kusse
Download or read book Supporting Survivors and Caregivers After Brain Injury written by Patty van Belle-Kusse and published by Lash & Associates Pub./Training Incorporated. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The SABI program helps families, survivors and caregivers explore who the person is behind the brain injury. It is a step by step method for developing a personal profile, identifying key life events, examining the meaning of the diagnosis, describing abilities and limitations, looking at pre injury personal development, and identifying current lifestyle and coping strategies. The SABI program discusses: changes in the brain, changes in perspective and priorities, changes in social support, and striving for maximum quality of life. The workbook is filled with personal examples using a variety of individuals, challenges, services and living situations. It helps the survivor, family and caregiver put life in perspective by exploring 12 life themes of: appearance, health, family and relationships, sexuality, work, recreation, social contacts, housing and housekeeping, finances, certainty about the future, independence, and meaning in life.The workbook comes with a CD with PDF files for all forms so they can be used many times as the person progresses, as family situations change, as new needs and challenges are identified, and as services and living arrangements are developed.