Brain Injury Family Resource Information
When a family member has a serious injury or illness, other members of the family may take on extra duties.
Family involvement is very important in the recovery of a person with a brain injury. Because brain injury recovery is unpredictable and can vary from months to years, members of the family can get physically and emotionally worn down. Things that tend to wear down family members or other care givers include:
- Providing physical care (toileting, bathing, feeding, etc.)
- Having to repeat information frequently because of memory problems
- Managing behavioral or emotional outbursts
- Managing work and home responsibilities
- Financial strain
In this section we will address role changes, coping strategies for caregivers and loved ones, sexuality, and key points for families after brain injury.
Role Changes - read more
Ways to Build Resilience - read more
Coping Strategies - read more and print a Support Worksheet
Key Points for Family Members - read more
Sexuality & Intimacy
Sexuality and Intimacy are an important part of who we are as human beings and a brain injury can also impact this aspect of life. It is important to individualize your needs in this area, and below are several resources available to help you navigate this part of your brain injury journey.
- Sexuality After Traumatic Brain Injury - Fact Sheet
- Sex and Intimacy Resource List - External Resources
- Sexuality After Traumatic Brain Injury - Information/Education page
- Intimacy and Sexuality Following TBI: A Guide for Caregivers of Service Members & Veterans
- Sexual Functioning and Satisfaction after TBI: An Educational Manual
A Wealth of Resources
Following a brain injury, many people find themselves looking to others who have been where they are in the recovery process and who can relate to them. This Resource List is a compilation of non-fiction books, podcasts, films, and community resources collected throughout the years at Shepherd Center. Feel free to check these out!
