We provide consultation, comprehensive psychodiagnostic and neuropsychological assessment for children, adults and families who have sustained Traumatic Injury, Major Medical Illness and Chronic Pain.

Our clinicians have specialized training and experience in rehabilitation and work cohesively with the treating rehabilitation team when appropriate. In all cases prompt assessment identifies the nature of the difficulties and assists individuals in regaining a sense of mastery, which reduces the impact of the injury and its psychological consequences on work, family and quality of life.

Traumatic Injuries

Traumatic injuries such as burns, amputations, Complex Orthopedic Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury and Stroke may be particularly stressful and increase an individual's sense of vulnerability. These types of injuries may also be accompanied by psychological distress and, in some cases, significant internal turmoil as the person adjusts to post-injury status.

Chronic Pain

Chronic pain suffers find it difficult to focus on things other than their pain and lose access to the satisfying things they once enjoyed. Learning to reduce emotional and physical tension, can help patients use active and effective ways of coping with pain and related sources of distress. These methods may be helpful for achieving goals of reduced medication dependency, increased enjoyment of activities and relationships, increased functional capacity and quality of life.

Major Medical Illness

Families and individuals may need assistance in dealing with terminal illness. Psychological support for individuals and families can assist with mending the family and providing techniques to increase the individual's sense of dignity and self control.

Resources:

Brain Injury Association

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

The National Spinal Cord Injury Association

 

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