People with a brain injury — and their families — often feel as if no one understands what they're going through. These feelings can be compounded by the change in or loss of friendships, but working with a therapist on communication skills and how to boost emotional well being can be beneficial.
Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough, Justin Rhodes, and Ashley Gilleland, BrainLine.
About the author: Jeffrey Kreutzer, PhD
Jeffrey Kreutzer, PhD a Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry at VCU. He serves as Director of Virginia's TBI Model System, a position he has held since 1987. He also coordinates VCU Health System outpatient services for families and persons with brain injury.