Riding the Rapids – Negotiating the Challenges of Life After Brain Injury

Challenges arise as a consequence of the very nature of brain injury; the dynamic balance between engaging and empowering the client whilst also keeping them safe. As professionals; travelling with the client on their journey through life; we also face our own challenges; often against a backdrop of limited resources; in addressing conflicting expectations; perspectives; needs and demands of the systems and individuals around the client. Presentations throughout the day are designed to assist us with negotiating these challenges; and include family perspectives; time-perception and client engagement; as well as hot topics such as decision-making; risk-taking; social media and sex.