Understanding the Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury and Ways to Support Clients

Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Four | Catering: Refreshments provided

Traumatic brain injury can significantly affect day-to-day functioning and interactions with others. In this workshop we’ll develop our understanding of the causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and explore how it impacts people in their daily lives. We'll examine how to manage challenging behaviours and communication styles that can result from TBI, and learn how to access specialist services. 

• Learn key facts about TBI in Aotearoa and how to recognise the signs and symptoms.

• Understand how comorbidities, such as mental health issues and alcohol or drug problems, often occur alongside TBI.

• Explore issues that can prevent someone with TBI from successfully engaging in the community.

• Learn about the complex communication and behavioural issues that may result from a TBI.

• Build strategies to work successfully with clients with TBI, including appropriate referral mechanisms.

Everyone who works with people who may have experienced a traumatic brain injury, including support workers, social workers, counsellors, health practitioners, rehabilitation workers, and those in corrections, disability, or frontline roles who want to better understand and support adults living with TBI.

Leah Teschner BSc (Hons), MSc, PGDip ClinPsyc. View full profile here.

Sophie Ereckson Speech-Language Therapist. View full profile here.

“The main strength was undoubtedly the facilitators. Excellent communication skills and clearly a wealth of experience between them.” - AOD Clinician

 “The knowledge and experience of the trainers was excellent, and their passion to help people with TBIs. They passed on what they know in a relevant way and covered the stated expectations of the participants.” - Community Development Worker

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• MHERC may reschedule or cancel a workshop due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations. If this occurs, you may transfer to another date/workshop, receive a credit, or request a refund.
• Substitutions are free if you arrange a replacement participant.
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