With patients who continue to have these types of problems, we teach compensatory strategies or ways to learn how to cope. Simple alterations in a patient's environment can be quite helpful, such as studying with earplugs in a quiet place. There are also a number of prosthetic memory devices such as check lists, maps, hanging calendars, telememo watches, voice organizers, etc., which can improve functioning for patients both at home and at work. These devices all require training during neuropsychological therapy sessions. Having a professional trained in diagnosing post-traumatic syndrome and its pervasive consequences is very important.
Patients often feel very isolated in struggling with their difficulties.