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People come with different backgrounds, cultures, and comfort levels when it comes to talking about sex and intimacy. Healthcare providers need open the doors to this conversation slowly and sensitively.

Glenn Parkinson, MSW says she often hears from people with TBI that there have been so many losses that sex is often the only thing they have left that is pleasurable. It's important to help people find healthy ways to be intimate and sexual.

Glenn Parkinson, MSW talks about how people can't numb out some of the hallmark feelings of PTSD like fear, anger, and vulnerability without also numbing out love, tenderness, and curiosity about another person.

Glenn Parkinson, MSW explains how people with TBI can sometimes lose their social filter after injury and what strategies can help.

Althought incredibly important, issues of intimacy, sexuality, and even parenting after a brain injury are often overlooked in both research and practice.

The wife of Navy veteran Derek McGinnis, in a supportive and loving way, helped him become independent after his brain and other injuries. She acted like his wife, not his caregiver.

Watch this powerful story about two brave and loving wives who care for their husbands after they both sustained severe brain injuries in combat.

Dr. Jeffrey Kreutzer and Dr. Tayrn Strejskal talk about their work as teachers and doctors.

Kelli Gary talks about the strategies she used to rebuild her social supports after her traumatic brain injury.

Hear what two family therapists have to say.

Hear what this marriage and family therapist has to say.

Hear this couple discuss how the husband's injury has affected their family life, marriage, and outlook on life.