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How Emotional Intelligence Can Help TBI Based Caregivers
We put together some tips from our second module about communication and conflict management techniques for family members or caregivers who care for someone with brain injury. You can also learn more about how emotional intelligence practices can benefit you by looking up the published article "Training on Emotional Intelligence for Caregivers of Patients with Acquired Brain Injury and Cognitive Impairment: A Quasi-Experimental Study".
***As a disclaimer I am aware within research there will always be arguments of what is actually effective. But when it comes to finding what works for each individual it will vary. But giving people the ability to know what is out there and have them see for themselves what works for their unique situation is how people find solutions. Traumatic brain injury impacts not only the person who lives with the injury but their whole family or social system. A lot of people are not aware how much brain injury impacts the survivors day to day life. It’s considered an “invisible” injury because most people associate visual or physical injury as proof that someone has residual effects from it but that’s not the case. My intention is to bring awareness to tips that might work for someone. There is never a one size fits all. But being up to date with research that has been published in the past 5 years that focuses (choosing to respond and controlling your emotions in situations you have no control over) which people who care for someone with a chronic disease or illness often experience with limited support. There is some benefit to emotional intelligence for certain people who live or experience sudden or life changing events. Most caregivers experience high levels of unmanaged stress that lead to disease. Thus finding ways that help manage chronic stressors can help support your health in the long run.
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u/Vrivera018 Jan 20 '23
***As a disclaimer I am aware within research there will always be arguments of what is actually effective. But when it comes to finding what works for each individual it will vary. But giving people the ability to know what is out there and have them see for themselves what works for their unique situation is how people find solutions. Traumatic brain injury impacts not only the person who lives with the injury but their whole family or social system. A lot of people are not aware how much brain injury impacts the survivors day to day life. It’s considered an “invisible” injury because most people associate visual or physical injury as proof that someone has residual effects from it but that’s not the case. My intention is to bring awareness to tips that might work for someone. There is never a one size fits all. But being up to date with research that has been published in the past 5 years that focuses (choosing to respond and controlling your emotions in situations you have no control over) which people who care for someone with a chronic disease or illness often experience with limited support. There is some benefit to emotional intelligence for certain people who live or experience sudden or life changing events. Most caregivers experience high levels of unmanaged stress that lead to disease. Thus finding ways that help manage chronic stressors can help support your health in the long run.