WHY JOINING A SUPPORT GROUP AFTER A BRAIN INJURY IS HELPFUL

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Traumaticbrain injury can happen when a sudden, violent blow or jolt to the head results in damage to the brain. The long-term effects of a TBI, and the effects it can have on your work, your family and friends, are some of which can be life-changing.

The purpose of a support group is to provide an environment in which members can share emotions and experiences and support one another for the mutual benefit of the total group. 
Here’s how joining a group can be an important component of the rehabilitation process for both patients and their caregivers:

Support Groups Help People Feel Less Isolated
As family and friends move on with their lives, survivors can easily be marginalized and isolated, furthering a sense of being alone.
Support groups allow people with brain injuries to see that there is a large community of brain injury organizations and people with TBIs who've had similar experiences.
Sharing experiences creates opportunities for members to realize there are others with similar challenges. And thus, it helps members feel less alone and more ready to deal with day to day issues.

Find new and different perspectives
While reovering from a TBI, you may feel as though other people don’t understand what you are going through, and you are probably tired of explaining the diagnosis and what it means.

By listening to others with similar deficits and with the guidance from professional facilitators, survivors can distinguish problems that result from a brain injury from those that would exist without a brain injury.

This ability may allow the survivor to feel more comfortable when dealing with a world filled with individuals who have not experienced a head injury.


Support Groups Answer Questions That Doctor’s Can’t

There are stories about physicians or medical providers who didn’t treat survivors with respect when they asked questions about their brain injuries.
But support groups provide a safe haven for survivors to ask questions about their symptoms without fear of being criticized.
Patients  looking for information or support, a TBI support group is a great resource.


Support Groups Provide Comfort for Families and Caregivers

Many Support Groups focuses on helping persons with brain injuries, along with their families and caregivers cope with the emotions, behaviors and other changes associated with brain injuries. By talking with individuals who are having similar experiences, families can receive the guidance they need to care for their loved one.
If you’re struggling with a brain injury, a specialized support group & helpful community can help to restore normalcy, speed up the recovery process, and make you feel deeply supported by people who care.

AVA Rehabilitation center, a future center of excellence, provides comprehensive patient-centered,neuro-rehabilitation care for persons who suffered the stroke, brain, and spinal injuries.
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