Brain Injury Canada Education

Introduction

Setting up a successful first introduction

Creating an engaging, supportive home environment

Understanding the importance of repetition for those with attention and memory challenges

Fostering trust and safety

Understanding a client’s preferred way to communicate

Recognizing extreme fatigue and overstimulation

Conclusion

References

Knowledge Quiz

Introduction

Behavioural influences and antecedents

Examples of challenging behaviours

Coping methods for challenging behaviours

Conclusion

References

Knowledge Quiz

Introduction

Mental health and brain injury

Client’s new normal and what this means for their mental health

Requiring home care services after brain injury

Recognizing and adapting to clients demonstrating signs of stress

Navigating complex feelings about having new people in the home

Shifts in control and abilities within their own home or a home environment

Supporting social opportunities and community

Conclusion

References

Knowledge Quiz

Introduction

What is continuity of care?

Working with incoming or concurrent care providers on creating a standardized approach

Methods to create consistency for clients

Conclusion

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Knowledge Quiz

Introduction

The role of family and primary decision-makers

Balancing the needs and wants of the individual against the wishes of the family

Tips for sharing space with family caregivers

Tips for coping with stress and negativity from family members

Conclusion

References

Knowledge Quiz

Introduction

Advance care planning

Difficult conversations – Goals of Care

Palliative care

End-of-life care

Collaborating with clients and care partners/primary decision-makers

Conclusion

References

Knowledge Quiz

Introduction

What is compassion/empathy fatigue?

Resilience and coping with compassion/empathy fatigue and burnout

Conclusion

References

Knowledge Quiz