Veronica has a severe traumatic brain injury and is high functioning. But what does that really mean-high functioning? For Veronica it means being too trusting, confident, even when mistaken. She cannot drive, work, lives at home, and we have guardianship of her. She can take care of herself 100% physically when it comes to self-care… Continue reading Traveling Alone
Author: dawncorbelli
CBT
CBT-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-A type of psychotherapy in which negative patterns of thought about the self and the world are challenged in order to alter unwanted behavior patterns or treat mood disorders. CBT is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave. Resource: Overview-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy… Continue reading CBT
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy
!6 years ago, my daughter and I were in a horrific car accident that left us both brain injured. Three weeks I was hospitalized and upon coming home I found myself sitting in a small space between our China hutch and the dining room table mistakenly thinking I was squished in our wrecked car. I… Continue reading Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or HBOT
I was going to write about different types of therapy this week, but now after doing research, I have decided to only write about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber? HBOT looks like an mri machine, yet it is completely enclosed. These chambers can be made for one person, or many people.… Continue reading Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or HBOT
What Many Survivors Want to Communicate, But Can’t
My friend wanted to explain to others that think they are supporting her by making suggestions about what to do with her severely brain injured son although they don’t understand what she is going through. She asked me to write something that would explain his condition. I want to share what I wrote because a… Continue reading What Many Survivors Want to Communicate, But Can’t
Dawn Corbelli 