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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?”

Dr. Dawn Neumann Answers BrainLine User Questions

Questions about how to manage emotional reactions in people with brain injury, how to address caregiver concerns, and other issues are answered by Dr. Dawn Neumann.

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People with traumatic brain injury, who often lose empathy, can regain it with treatment

Imagine waking up one morning and your loved one lost the ability to recognize and empathize with your feelings. For the last couple of decades, researchers have been showing this to be a common outcome for people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury.

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Emotions Alter Relationships after Brain Injury

After his brain injury, her husband "never comforted her in times of sadness or worry...He never participated in her joys, not even when their first child was born. Was this because he didn’t care?"