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From Grief To Growthfinding meaning after a TBIFrom Grief To Growth
finding meaning after a TBI
Dr. Nancy ReevesIsland Loss Clinic, Victoria B.C.
Dr. Nancy ReevesIsland Loss Clinic, Victoria B.C.
Some Implications
• Personal• Relationships with
others• Financial• Change in Roles• Change in Status• Dreams and
Expectations
QuickTime™ and a decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
Tools for Anxiety and Stress Reduction
Tools for Anxiety and Stress Reduction
Holistic - body, emotions, mind, spirit Visualizations (for pain and relaxation) Writing your journey Thought-stopping
Holistic - body, emotions, mind, spirit Visualizations (for pain and relaxation) Writing your journey Thought-stopping
Deal with Expensive EmotionsDeal with Expensive Emotions
Anger becomes bitterness, hate, or vengeance
Sadness becomes despair or depression
Longing for healing becomes envy & jealousy
Healthy guilt becomes unhealthy guilt
Anger becomes bitterness, hate, or vengeance
Sadness becomes despair or depression
Longing for healing becomes envy & jealousy
Healthy guilt becomes unhealthy guilt
Working Through GuiltReeves’ 3 step model
Working Through GuiltReeves’ 3 step model
1. Listen to what the guilt is “saying” 2. Education or re-education 3. Reconciliation
1. Listen to what the guilt is “saying” 2. Education or re-education 3. Reconciliation
Finding Life MeaningFinding Life Meaning
Develop symbols of healing, growth, new identity
Develop symbols of healing, growth, new identity