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Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - Self Management Program

The Self Management Program is a time-limited, community based, rehabilitation program designed for clients with chronic mild brain injury symptoms. The intent of this program is to empower clients with the knowledge, skills, and habits to become “self managers” of their mild brain injury symptoms.  This program is designed to assist clients to improve their functioning in life activities, and to gain an improved sense of control and satisfaction in their lives.   Interventions focus on symptom education, the use of adaptive strategies, cognitive-reframing, functional problem solving, and weekly goal setting.  The theoretical framework of the program is based on Self-Efficacy theory. 

Specific interventions include:

• An initial goal setting interview with a Psychologist and an Occupational Therapist (the client's partner or a family member is also invited to attend).
• Eight community based occupational therapy sessions
• Eight telephone psychology coaching sessions
• Consultations with a Physiatrist (rehab specialist) if required.
• A wrap up discharge session
• Three month and nine month telephone follow-up.
• Recommeded involvement in the community self management course called "Living A Healthy Life With A Chronic Condition". This is a free course offered at a variety of locations throughout the Vancouver Coastal region.

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Self Management Program Admissions:
Erna Burda, BSR (PT), Liaison Therapist
Tel: 604.737.6272
Email: Erna.Burda@vch.ca

For further information:
Sue Barlow, Program Coordinator and Occupational Therapist
Tel: 604.734.1313 local 2126
Email: Susan.Barlow@vch.ca

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