Transitioning to living with spinal cord injury
Adjusting to life after a spinal cord injury (SCI) can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Shepherd Center, we’re here to help you every step of the way. From coping with the emotional and physical changes to learning new skills for independence, this resource hub provides guidance, support, and tools to empower you on your journey.
Explore the topics below to find information, tips, and strategies designed to meet you where you are.
In this section
- Coping and adjustment: Strategies for adapting to life after spinal cord injury.
- Cultivating resilience after SCI: Ways to build resilience and navigate challenges post-SCI.
- Equipment: Essential equipment to support independence and mobility.
- Sexuality: The impact of SCI on sexuality and strategies for maintaining intimacy.
- Upper extremity reconstruction: Surgical options for improving function in the upper extremities after SCI.