Reconstructing Identity After Brain Injury - A Search for Hope and Optimism After Maxillofacial and Neurosurgery (Paperback)

Reconstructing Identity After Brain Injury tells the remarkable story of Stijn Geerinck and his journey from road traffic accident to recovery. After he was hit by a drunk driver whilst cycling, Stijn suffered a traumatic brain injury and had to undergo drastic maxillofacial and neurosurgery. In his own words, this book narrates Stijn's difficult recovery, focusing on the physical, medical, mental, social and financial changes he had to endure. It lays the groundwork for coping with permanent impairment resulting from TBI, including lifelong lesions and the irreversible physical changes. The testimonial narrative is complemented with philosophical insights, providing key philosopher's reflections on the experience of brain injury. Stijn also explores the essential human characteristics of resilience, fighting spirit, emotionality, despair, vulnerability, hope, depression, optimism, anxiety, rationality, focus, anger and love, as he looks at the impact of his brain injury and resulting disfigurement on his masculine identity. It is essential reading for any professional involved in neuropsychological rehabilitation, and all those touched by this condition.

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	After Brain Injury: Survivor Stories
Release date:	March 2022
First published:	2022
Authors:	Stijn Geerinck
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	136
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-203649-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Social, group or collective psychology Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Physiological & neuro-psychology Books > Medicine > General issues > General Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Dentistry / oral & maxillofacial medicine Books > Medicine > Surgery > General Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Rehabilitation Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > General Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Philosophy & theory of psychology > General Promotions
LSN:	1-03-203649-4
Barcode:	9781032036496

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