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A Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy Program for Traumatic Brain Injury
These two manuals take a practical hands on “How to” approach to cognitive rehabilitation therapy (CRT). They have been written specifically for therapists and families working with and living with persons with brain injury and have an easily readable format with user-friendly text.
This second edition of these popular manuals has taken material that has been widely used in the United Kingdom and Europe and adapted it for North American readers. The information is solidly grounded in published research findings from around the world and on the authors’ clinical work as international experts on cognitive rehabilitation therapy.
Part 1 explains the theoretical underpinnings for how to do CRT.
The Introduction discusses "What is cognitive rehabilitation therapy?" and "Why treat cognitive problems?"
Section on Principles describes how the brain works and the importance of structure and practice. Metacognition is discussed along with insight and awareness. The interaction between cognition, emotions and behavior is described. Examples of the therapeutic milieu and goal setting are given.
Section on Assessment and Treatment covers how to conduct an assessment and gives detailed treatment approaches for education, process training, strategy training and functional activities training.
The Evaluation section identifies issues to consider, examines the efficacy of CRT and shows how to measure outcomes.
Part 2 describes how to make the theory work with plenty of case examples. Five detailed cognitive treatment modules are presented on attention, visual processing, information processing, memory, and executive function. The final section explains how to CRT in different settings with various diagnostic groups.
These manuals can be used in schools, home, rehabilitation programs, and community agencies. They provide…
- practical information on cognitive rehabilitation therapy for individuals with brain injury, their caregivers and staff working with them
- translation of research findings into tools and strategies for everyday practice
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| Item | CRT |
| ISBN# | (Part 1) 1-931117-39-X (Part 2) 1-931117-40-3 |
| Pages | (Part 1) 188 pgs, 8 ½ x 11, softcover, perfect bound (Part 2) 176 pgs, 8 ½ x 11, softcover, perfect bound |
| Year | Second edition, 2006 |
Contents
HOW TO DO COGNITIVE REHABILITATION THERAPY: A GUIDE FOR ALL OF US -PART ONESECTION 1: INTRODUCTION “SO WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?”
Chapter 1 Why we wrote this book
The need for practical information
The requirement to deal with cognitive problems
The physical bias of rehabilitation – “Descartes error”
The need to translate theory into practice
Who is this book for?
Continuous professional development
Chapter 2 What is Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (CRT)?
What is cognition?
Who has cognitive problems?
What is CRT?
The 4 components of CRT
Cognitive therapy vs. cognitive rehabilitation
Limitations of CRT
Bottom up or top down
Who can do CRT?
The need for CRT to cross disciplinary boundaries
The need for all staff to understand cognition
An integrated model of CRT
How do staff get trained?
What makes a good cognitive rehabilitation therapist?
Chapter 3 Why Treat Cognitive Problems?
Because brain injury is common
Because cognitive problems are very common
Because cognitive problems persist
Because they prevent independent living
Because they can get worse
Because they cause major family problems
Because the brain is plastic
Chapter 4 The History of CRT
Our hall of fame
Our guiding principle
Where has CRT come from?
SECTION 2: BASIC PRINCIPLES
Chapter 5 Understanding How The Brain Works
Overview of the brain
The 4 major components
The 4 lobes
How does the brain work?
Chapter 6 The Importance Of Structure
Why is structure important?
Different levels of structure
Simplifying the complexity of cognition
Chapter 7 The Importance Of Practice
How we learn new skills
The well trodden path
The postal sorting office
What happens after brain injury - finding a new path
Chapter 8 Metacognition
Defining metacognition
Why do we need metacognition?
Building metacognition into the exercises and strategies
Chapter 9 Insight / Awareness
The importance of awareness - the golden key
A practical model - how to understand awareness
Different types of awareness
Acceptance
Self concept
Chapter 10 The Interaction Between Cognition, Emotions And Behavior
What are psychosocial skills?
Interaction - it's a two way street
Chapter 11 Therapeutic Milieu
CRT as part of a multidisciplinary approach
Chapter 12 The Importance Of Goal Setting
Goals are the directors
SMART goals
Examples of goals
SECTION 3: ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT
Chapter 13 How To Assess
What is the purpose of assessment?
Types of assessment
Important points about assessment
Selecting the right test
Guidelines for test administration
Repeatable batteries
Chapter 14 Treatment Approach #1: Education
The need for education
You are a teacher
The content of an educational program
Chapter 15 Treatment Approach #2: Process Training
Process training - what is it?
The process training cycle
Does process training work?
The systems approach
Scientific efficacy
How does process training work?
Examples of process training
How to design tasks for process training
Ideas of how to grade activities
Chapter 16 Treatment Approach #3: Strategy Training
The use of strategy training
The difficulties with strategy training
The benefits of strategy training
Chapter 17 Treatment Approach #4: Functional Activities Training
The end of the rainbow
Using functional activities to improve cognition
Some issues related to functional activities training
How to use functional activities to treat cognitive problems
Chapter 18 Integrating The 4 Treatment Approaches
Integration of the 4 approaches to CRT
SECTION 4: EVALUATION
Chapter 19 Issues To Take Into Account
Impairment, activity limitation or participation?
How does cognition fit into this model?
Well being
Sources of knowledge informing outcome
Phrasing the correct question
Biased opinions
Difficulties with comparisons between experiences or studies
Chapter 20 The Efficacy Of CRT
But is CRT valuable?
Flaws of the studies
To be aware, or not to be aware
Therapist/researcher role
Summaries of the 6 reports, 1999-2005
Chapter 21 Measuring Outcomes
Standard outcome measures
Goal achievement
Reassessment on standardized tests
Goal attainment scaling
Quality of life/Patient or caregiver satisfaction reports
Functional gains
Conclusion
HOW TO DO COGNITIVE REHABILITATION THERAPY: A GUIDE FOR ALL OF US - PART TWO
SECTION 1: USING THE COGNITIVE TREATMENT MODULES
Chapter 1 The 5 Cognitive Modules
Simplifying the complexity
Why we have simplified cognition
What are the 5 modules?
Chapter 2 Organization Of The 5 Cognitive Modules
Using models to explain cognitive function
A model helps us conceptualize
Why do we use models?
Chapter 3 Attention
Start at the very beginning
Components of attention
Neural networks of attention
Education about attention
Tips on how to educate patients
How to assess attention
How to treat attention problems
Chapter 4 Visual Processing
What is visual processing?
The top down approach
A model of visual processing
How to assess visual processing skills
How to treat visual processing problems
Chapter 5 Information Processing
What is information processing?
A model of information processing
How to assess information processing
How to treat information processing problems
Chapter 6 Memory
What is memory?
An information processing model of memory
Working memory
How to assess memory
How to treat memory problems
Chapter 7 Executive Functions
What are executive functions?
Components of executive functions
A model of executive functions
The link with information processing
Understanding the model
How to assess executive functions
How to treat executive functions
SECTION 2: ADAPTING CRT TO YOUR SPECIFIC SITUATION
Chapter 8 How To Do CRT In Different Settings
The Slinky model
Doing CRT in the acute setting
Doing CRT in the post acute setting
Doing CRT in the home/community setting
Doing CRT in support groups
Doing CRT in long term care settings
Chapter 9 How To Do CRT With Different Diagnostic Groups
Doing CRT with people following stroke
Doing CRT with minimally responsive patients
Doing CRT with children
Doing CRT with people with progressive conditions
Doing CRT with the elderly
CONCLUSION
The Way Forward
Excerpts
Section 1: Introduction
We have provided Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (CRT) for people with acquired brain injury (ABI) over the last 23 years. The causes of these brain injuries have been varied, as have the settings in which we have provided this work (schools, home, inpatient rehabilitation centers, community settings, and support groups). During this time we have seen the value of cognitive rehabilitation for these individuals. We have become passionate about the need for Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy and strive to ensure that people with brain injury, family members and therapists understand this crucial area of intervention.
We have done this by running practical training courses in Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (CRT) for therapists, relatives, care workers and support groups over the last 8 years around the world, and by producing materials that can be used by these groups of people. As of 2005, a total of 6500 people have been trained on the 145 courses, which have been run throughout the UK, Europe and USA.
Writing down our experiences in a book that can be used by others to improve the cognitive skills of individuals with acquired brain injury seemed the next logical step. The need for this book was underpinned by 4 other factors:
(a) A reported need for practical information on cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with brain injuries, their caregivers and the staff working with them
(b) A recent requirement to address cognitive issues according to both the National Clinical Guidelines for ABI and the National Clinical Guidelines for Stroke (2nd Edition)
(c) The continued bias of traditional brain injury rehabilitation towards physical rather than cognitive skills
(d) The observation that therapists and relatives need help to translate research findings into everyday practice
It has become evident to us that there is a need for a practical hands on “How to Do Stuff” manual. The information provided in this book is solidly grounded in the published research findings from around the world, and also on our personal experiences. We have applied everything that is in this book in our own clinical practice during the last 23 years. It Works!
Ideally this book should be read in conjunction with the wealth of publications that focus on the theory – the ‘why’.
So…This is a HOW Manual to complement the WHY Materials.'
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