Accessing Local Groups
Here are some examples of some of the groups that Social Care Workers have assisted some individuals to access.
Following a brain injury many individuals feel that they become socially isolated and alone, with friends either drifting away or treating them differently. This great sense of loss/sadness can be difficult for the individual to move on and make new friends or finding the confidence to do so.
Social skills can also be affected as a consequence of a brain injury for example:
- Emotional and behavioural changes.
- Explosive anger and irritability.
- Lack of insight and awareness.
- Impulsivity and disinhibition.
- Emotional lability.
- Self-centredness.
- Apathy and poor motivation.
- Depression.
- Increased anxiety.
- Inflexibility, rigidity and obsessionality.
These particular group settings provide opportunities to develop Social skills that will be more acceptable, increase self-awareness in regards to the way that the individual presents to others. The development of these skills is key factors in successfully making life changes, which can be learnt/developed.
Brain Injury Awareness:
Social Care Workers based within the Team provide basic Brain Injury Awareness information to the head-injured individual, their Carers, relatives, friends and other professionals if requested. This assists people practically when aiding the head-injured person to develop their independent living and Social skills more effectively.
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