TBI is insulated against stringent managed care limits. Then there's private pay. Patients suffer head injuries through falls, gunshot wounds, industrial accidents, and vehicle accidents. Non-traumatic events such as strokes, aneurysms, brain tumors, and anoxia also produce significant cognitive and behavioral deficits. And the effects are devastating for families.
Anger management is another issue.
Family members often require grief work. Advocacy, resource information and empowerment are important aspects of their family therapy. Later, she delivered talks to groups of family members, gradually building a reputation as an expert. Keep in mind, this is very challenging work . It isn't like regular therapy.