It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and i'd like to talk about the role of #SLT in mental health for people with #TBI and #FND. I could speak specifically to the role of SLT in mental health settings as i've previously worked in many but i want to focus on my current client groups
Increasing insight in #TBI recovery can negatively impact mood. Mood and emotions are definitely the remit of neuropsychology but all in the MDT can adapt to support confidence, self esteem and mood 1/n
I use videointeractionguidance.net as a basis for my video work with my clients with #TBI and #FND as the focus is on all the super stuff my clients are already doing. VIG has a strong evidence base, and we know clients learn best in a positive environment 2/n
Our clients with cog com can struggle to get their point across and feel listened to. I take the time to listen - even if this means i only get one thing completed in a session (or nothing)! Hold your session plan lightly in favour of giving your clients a positive interaction!
Social isolation is a very real experience post #TBI and with #FND and has a further impact on mental wellbeing. I take a social participation approach as much as possible and have sometimes be accused of being an OT 😂 🤗 love my OT colleagues 💜
Thinking how we phrase things is so important. I use a modified #MotivationalInterviewing approach with clients and invites them into the problem solving space with me. I also train my support workers in this approach.
The ebma-nr.com is a great interdisciplinary approach for teams to support people with #TBI, my adapted MI approach works well with this. Get in touch if you want to know more.
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