1st Edition

Christian and Faith-based Counseling for Brain Injury Techniques for Survivors and Families

By Deana Adams Copyright 2023
160 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

160 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

160 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Christian and Faith-based Counseling for Brain Injury is the first book of its kind to offer faith-based therapy to address the emotional, cognitive, and mental health needs of individuals who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A highly researched piece of work, the book puts forth an innovative and effective method for not only addressing the challenges of a life-changing injury but... Read more
1. Christian and Faith-based Counseling Defined. 2. Brain Injury Defined. 3. Stages of Treatment. 4. Family Experience of a Loved One With Brain Injury. 5. Brain Anatomy, Functions, and Deficits. 6. Coping With Emotional and Social Deficits of Brain Injury. 7. Coping with Cognitive Deficits of Brain Injury. 8. Counseling Depression and Anxiety. 9. Counseling Ambiguous Grief. 10. Counseling Posttraumatic Stress. 11. Counseling Fatigue and Anger. 12. Counseling Self-Concept and Purpose.

Biography

Deana Adams, PhD, LPC-S, is the executive director of Hope Behavioral Health, a private practice specializing in traumatic brain injury. As the president and founder of Hope After Brain Injury, Dr. Adams speaks nationally and internationally, sharing insights on how to effectively counsel and facilitate successful recovery for those affected by brain injury.

"Christian and Faith-based Counseling for Brain Injury: Techniques for Survivors and Families reflects Dr. Deana Adams’ long-time academic research, teaching, and professional practice in working with brain injury survivors and their families. Her book is timely, relevant, and fills a gap specifically in Christian and faith-based compassionate counseling for persons surviving brain injury and their families."

- Rev. Dr. Helen T. Boursier, Ph.D., Author, Educator, Advocate, Ordained Minister