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Annotation - Author - well known name in the field- First guide on re-employment and vocational rehabilitation of individuals with an acquired brain injury - not much material available in this area- Topical - employment of brain-injured people is a priority in both the NHS, Jobcentre Plus and insurance companies.
These evidence-based guidelines cover clinical care and service provision for the management of adults with aquired brain injury.
Evolved from working with head injured groups at Headway and those attempting to return to work, this is a rich, comprehensive and photocopiable workbook for professionals, carers and clients. It contains over 140 cognitive rehabilitation exercises - tailored for memory, thinking skills, executive functions, awareness and insight, and emotional adjustment. It provides more than 40 information sheets on key problem areas, with questions for the reader, designed to educate and stimulate thinking and discussion. It is suitable for both individuals and groups. It includes questionnaires for clients to complete with or without help and quizzes to evaluate and encourage information retention. Primarily for professionals where exercises or handout sheets can be photocopied and used therapeutically, The Brain Injury Workbook can also be used by carers or family members to provide stimulating activities for a head-injured person. In addition, the head-injured person themselves can work through the book on their own.
Painting Shawls is a collection of thirteen knitted shawl patterns designed by Stephen West. Each pattern features Westknits' signature architectural style and bold graphic color combinations. The instructions are easy to follow and appropriate for adventurous beginners and advanced knitters alike. This hardcover book is filled with inspirational photos, showing multiple samples of each design to inspire your own color interpretations. In addition to patterns, this book includes several technique chapters like how to substitute yarns and customize the size of each shawl along with how to swatch and weave in your ends. There are also several cast on photo tutorials and video links throughout the book to teach and guide you through the artistic shawl knitting process. Each book includes a free download code, so you can access individual PDFs of all thirteen shawl patterns. Dive into the woolly world of Westknits and use these playful shawl designs as landscapes to paint with yarn. If you're going to make it by hand, make it grand!
This manual gives clinicians and caregivers a procedure with practical tools for assessing changes in awareness and adjustment in adults with brain injury. Using a methodical approach with step by step instructions, users are guided through 23 steps with 24 worksheets for assessing intellectual awareness, emergent awareness and anticipatory awareness. Once the levels of awareness and adjustment have been assessed, information is used to set short and long term goals for six domains of cognitive, executive, communication, physical, emotional and other. Accompanying the 71 page manual is a CD with PDF forms for all worksheets and scoresheets.
Working with Stress and Tension in Clinical Practice is a practical toolkit that sets out a wide range of approaches for reducing stress and anxiety in clients so that they are mentally prepared for more effective therapy sessions. Combining research, real-life examples and practical advice, the book discusses the potential psychological barriers to therapy that can stand in the way of helping clients and offers concrete solutions to overcome these issues. This toolkit clearly outlines a range of approaches such as mindfulness and meditation techniques that can help clients focus on their therapy and overcome stress and anxiety. Key features include: Guidance and activities supporting the us...
Growing up is a juggling act. Our bodies and hormones change, usually at the same time as important decisions about our future need to be made. We often put extra pressure on ourselves, compare ourselves unfavourably to others and excessively worry about what other people think. Add in exams, interviews, relationships, social media, peer pressure, celebrity culture and everyday stressors, and it's no wonder our wellbeing can take a nosedive. The Kindness Workbook is a modern-day guide to help people navigate such complex times and combines amazing ideas and practices from a variety of therapies including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Th...
Taking a unique approach to understanding the complexity and impact of acquired brain injuries, Kit Malia and Anne Brannagan have produced a workbook that is filled with practical exercises for clinicians, families, and individuals to use in rehabilitation settings, community programs and at home. The activities are designed as ¿adventures, challenges and insights¿ that are intended to enhance understanding of how the brain works and the various consequences of an injury. Each exercise has clear instructions and is accompanied by witty and clever analogies and illustrations which make this workbook entertaining as well as educational. It is divided into 5 parts with activities focusing on understanding the brain, rehabilitation, cognition, emotions and behavior, and adjustment. This workbook is an innovative approach to brain injury education that is a ¿must have¿ for any brain injury program.
In 32 heiteren Kurzgeschichten wirft Astrid M. Helmers einen liebevollen Blick auf die Seelen von Mensch und Tier. Mal ist es Schnuppi der Hund, eine tierische Persönlichkeit, der sich – unter dem Tisch liegend – so seine Gedanken macht über sein Frauchen und die menschliche Welt, mal ist es die vierjährige Marta, die ihrer Zwillingsschwester mit inniger Liebe über eine schwere Krankheit hinweghilft. In allen diesen Kurzgeschichten gelingt es der Autorin, mit klarer Sprache, spannend und humorvoll, dem Alltäglichen einen besonderen Zauber zu verleihen. In jeder ihrer Geschichten, ob tierische oder menschliche Erlebnisse, hat die Autorin einen Funken Wahrheit versteckt. Schnell wird der Leser oder die Leserin feststellen: "Ach, das ist mir auch schon mal passiert!" Spannende und spritzige Kurzgeschichten, wunderbar auch als Bettlektüre geeignet.