Recovering Together: Building Resiliency after Acute Neurological Illness, Clinician Guide (Behavioral Medicine Interventions That Work) (Original PDF from Publisher)

Description

Recovering Together is a clinician-focused guide that equips healthcare professionals with a structured, behavioral medicine approach to support patients and their care partners during early recovery from acute neurological events, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, or encephalitis. Drawing on years of research and practice, this manual targets psychologists, rehabilitation specialists, neurologists, and interdisciplinary healthcare providers seeking to foster psychological resiliency and improve outcomes in neurology settings.

The guide walks clinicians through a flexible, dyadic intervention designed to promote emotional adjustment, adaptive coping, and relational strength between patients and their family caregivers. It’s ideal for use in acute care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient neurorehabilitation programs.

Key Features and Highlights:

• Structured 6-session intervention model for working with patient-caregiver pairs
• Grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and relational resilience frameworks
• Includes clinical scripts, worksheets, and implementation tools ready for direct use in practice
• Focus on trauma-informed care and the emotional toll of sudden neurological conditions
• Part of the acclaimed Behavioral Medicine Interventions That Work series, trusted by healthcare professionals globally
• Promotes collaborative recovery by engaging both patients and care partners as active participants

Major Topics Covered:

• Includes core chapters on acute stress responses, coping skills for neurological recovery, caregiver burden, relational dynamics, mindfulness-based approaches, psychoeducation, and tailored intervention planning.

About the Author:
The guide is authored by a multidisciplinary team of clinical psychologists and rehabilitation experts with deep expertise in neuropsychology, behavioral medicine, and caregiver support. Their combined clinical and research backgrounds bring a practical, empathetic, and evidence-informed perspective to neurological recovery.

File Format & Technical Specifications:

• Format: Original PDF from Publisher (Oxford University Press, 2025)
• Language: English
• File Size: Approx. 20–25 MB
• Device Compatibility: Readable on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and any PDF-enabled e-reader

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. Is this guide suitable for use outside of hospital settings (e.g., in private practice or outpatient rehab)?
Yes, the intervention model is adaptable to outpatient and private practice environments, making it a valuable resource across a range of clinical settings.

2. Does the book include downloadable worksheets or patient-facing materials?
Yes, the PDF includes reproducible clinical tools and worksheets that can be printed or used digitally with patients and caregivers.