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Understand what traumatic brain injury (TBI) is, how it affects people, strategies to support them and how to access specialist services.
This interactive workshop aims to give participants an understanding of traumatic brain injury (TBI). We will explore the causes of TBI, the effects of injury on day-to-day functioning and how having a TBI may affect interactions with others. Learn how to manage behaviours and communication styles resulting from a TBI that can often cause issues. You will also be provided guidance in accessing specialist TBI services.
Discover facts about TBI in Aotearoa
Learn the signs and symptoms of a TBI
Understand how comorbidities, such as mental health and alcohol and other drugs, are often present with a person with TBI
Gain an awareness of the issues that prevent a person with TBI accessing the community successfully
Explore the complex communication and behavioural issues that may result from a TBI
Develop strategies to work successfully with clients with TBI
Understand how to use appropriate referral mechanisms and know where to access relevant information
4. Working within communities
7. Maintaining professional and personal development
This workshop aims to provide specialist guidance to support workers, carers, drug and alcohol professionals, mental health teams, corrections/probation staff, police, rehabilitation coaches, new graduate allied health professionals, and any other profession that works with clients for whom brain injury is a likely component of their presentation, and who may have complex comorbidities.
DClinPsy, Prof. Dip. PBS, PGDipNeuropsych
Sam is qualified as a Clinical Psychologist, completing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in the UK. Additionally, she holds a Professional Diploma in Positive Behavioural Support and is currently in the first cohort to complete the PGDiploma in Neuropsychology in New Zealand. She has over 20 years of experience working with populations with cognitive impairments and associated behavioural and mental health difficulties. Sam has worked across a range of settings, such as inpatient, community and family homes, and worked directly with individuals, their carers and their families. This has given her a wealth of experience working alongside and listening to the needs of individuals and the people around them. She has also held leadership roles to develop services and team cultures to better meet client needs. Sam has lived and worked in New Zealand for the past five years and works for the Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust.
Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Four | Catering: Refreshments provided
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