Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation

... the vital piece that has been missing in the treatment of traumatic brain injury. ... brilliantly uncovers and develops strategies to manage the unique stress experience for each patient and makes insightful use of the brain's enhanced capacity to grow while pursuing pre-injury interests and motivations. -David I. Levy, MD, Neurosurgeon, University of California, San Diego This is a valuable resource for healthcare practitioners working with TBI clients because it provides a unique approach to community integration. It also offers many practical suggestions on how to work with brain injury clients and their families. -Cristy Daniel, EdD, OT, College of St. Mary for Doody's Review Service From a litigation point of view, there is no better way to prepare your evidence for trial than to follow the Rainbow Effect rehabilitation approach. Whether you are a survivor, a family member, a medical /rehabilitation expert, or a lawyer, read this book-it was a game changer for me and it will be for you as well. -David Marr, Personal Injury Lawyer, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Chris Lefaivre puts forth a framework that truly reflects the best elements of person-centered care. -Tina M. Trudel, PhD, President, Lakeview NeuroRehabilitation Centers and Specialty Hospitals, USA Through her longstanding extraordinary experience in the therapy of (TBI) survivors, Christine Lefaivre succeeds in transcending primary organic damage with a multi-modal therapeutic approach. -Dr. Michael Starke, Radiologist, Federal Armed Forces Hospital Berlin, Germany Chris Lefaivre's portrayal of working with her clients, their families, and the treatment team is inspirational. ... This well written and accessible book is truly a must-read for all health and social workers, legal professionals, family members, employers and indeed anyone involved in the support of traumatically brain injured individuals. -Deborah Buszard, PhD, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of British Columbia ... [it] provides a multi-modal, multi-disciplinary model that stages interventions for the survivor, the family, and the community (e.g. school, workplace), so that recovery is maximized. -Bill de Bosch Kemper, PhD, Neuropsychologist, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada As I read Lefaivre's work, I was astounded by her complete understanding that the best chance for functional recovery and optimal psychological benefit is when the TBI client is in their pre-injury environment, versus an institutional setting ... What a gift this text is to the world of traumatic brain injury treatment and patient care in general. -Gaye Gould, MSW, RSW, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada In most of the chapters numerous case studies are highlighted that make this book effortless to appreciate and apply clinically. -The Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy