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Mindful Connections: The Role of a Peer Support Group on the Psychosocial Adjustment for Adults Recovering From Brain Injury.

Authors :
Cutler, Melissa
Nelson, Michelle L. A.
Nikoloski, Maya
Kuluski, Kerry
Source :
Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation; Jul-Dec2016, Vol. 15 Issue 3/4, p260-284, 25p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article discusses the impact of peer support group in the psychosocial adjustment of an adult who recovered from brain injury. It refers to the sociological concept of biographical disruption which is used to explain the relationship between the sudden onset of illness and its psychosocial impact on one's expected life trajectory. It notes that adult survivor faced issues related to their development stages such as career, education, relationships and caregiving responsibilities.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1536710X
Volume :
15
Issue :
3/4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
118864480
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/1536710X.2016.1220879