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Dan's brain injury

Mark and Dan tell the story of the accident that led to Dan's brain injury.

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How to include someone with brain injury in conversation

Mark and Dan talk about ways to include a person with brain injury in conversations.

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Being left out after brain injury

Mark and Dan talk about how Dan is often left out of things since the accident that led to his brain injury.

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Their marriage after Dan's brain injury

Mark and Dan talk about their relationship since the accident that led to Dan's brain injury.

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Couples Care seminar

Mark and Dan talk about the Couples Care seminar and what they learned from it.

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Resources for people with brain injury and caregivers: Anger and irritation after brain injury

Anger and irritation after a brain injury are common. Those emotions can be diﬃcult to control, leading to trouble in relationships or at work. Researchers are learning new ways to identify and lessen those feelings. Here are resources that provide information and support for those with brain injury and their families.

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Managing Anger & Irritability After TBI: Caring for someone with a brain injury

Caring for someone with a brain injury can be challenging sometimes. After a brain injury, people often behave diﬀerently than they did before. Sometimes people become more angry or irritable. Finding ways to accept and cope with these emotions can help you and the person you love. Here are some ideas that might help:

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The Power of the PAUSE after brain injury

Anger and irritability are common side eﬀects of a brain injury. They’re heightened when we view other’s actions through a negative lens. Here are some strategies to help reduce anger, irritation, and aggression. Sometimes it helps to PAUSE before you react:

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Feeling a Part of – Not Apart From: The Power of TBI Support Groups

David Grant and his wife smiling at camera

Creating a feeling of community, inclusion, and understanding is part of the power of support groups. The holiday season illustrates just how impactful that support can be.

Recognizing emotions after brain injury

Dr. Flora Hammond talks about the importance of recognizing emotions after brain injury.

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Emotional Compass application

Dr. Dawn Neumann explains the creation of the Emotional Compass application, which is designed to help people identify their emotions.

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Alexithymia aspects

Dr. Dawn Neumann talks about the variety of aspects of alexithymia.

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Awareness of irritability after brain injury

Dr. Flora Hammond talks about the importance of awareness of irritability when it comes to treatment.

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The 5 dimensions of irritability after brain injury

Dr. Flora Hammond on the five dimensions of irritability after brain injury.

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Medication treatment for anger and irritability after brain injury

Dr. Flora Hammond talks about medication treatments that can be used to help treat anger and irritability after brain injury.

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Dr. Neumann’s Research on Reading Non-Verbal Cues After TBI

Dr. Dawn Neumann talks about her research into the interpretation of non-verbal cues by those with brain injury.

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Hope for the future of brain injury research

Dr. Dawn Neumann talks about her hope for the future of research into anger and traumatic brain injury, as well as the application of those results.

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What is negative attribution?

Dr. Dawn Neumann explains negative attribution.

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Managing emotions after brain injury

Dr. Dawn Neumann talks about the impact of being unable to manage emotions.

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Dr. Dawn Neumann: What is alexithymia?

Dr. Dawn Neumann explains alexithymia.

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Origin of Dr. Neumann's interest

Dr. Dawn Neumann talks about how she became interested in learning more about emotions after brain injury.

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Irritability in those with brain injury vs. without injury

Dr. Neumann talks about how irritability and aggression in someone with brain injury differ from someone without an injury.

Alexithymia intervention

Dr. Dawn Neumann talks about her work on interventions regarding alexithymia.

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The Greatest Gifts

Taylor Bingaman with plaques showing pine tree carvings

As I moved throughout 2019 I asked myself, “What could people give survivors that would actually feel meaningful? What kinds of offerings and interactions provide a lasting impression?”

The Far Reaches of Traumatic Brain Injury and Grief

While my thoughts should have been carefree during our summer vacation at our favorite North Carolina beach, each day as I took in the vastness of the ocean, I was reminded of the far reaches of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and grief.