Traumatic Brain Injured Families: Therapeutic Considerations

Defines traumatic brain injury (TBI) as an acquired injury to the head that results in long-term and often permanent physical and emotional disturbances that often has catastrophic impacts on families. Reviews six research articles regarding implications for both therapists and researchers working w...

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Published inThe Family journal (Alexandria, Va.) Vol. 5; no. 4; p. 317
Main Authors Christensen, Teresa M, Skaggs, Jobie L, Kleist, David M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.10.1997
Subjects
Caregivers
Emotional Disturbances
Family Counseling
Family Problems
Head Injuries
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Summary:Defines traumatic brain injury (TBI) as an acquired injury to the head that results in long-term and often permanent physical and emotional disturbances that often has catastrophic impacts on families. Reviews six research articles regarding implications for both therapists and researchers working with TBI families. (Author/MKA)
ISSN:1066-4807
DOI:10.1177/1066480797054007