Understanding
and Dealing with Behavioural Problems following Brain Injury: A Workshop
(Previously
entitled: Cognition, Emotions and Behaviour Workshop)
DAY 1
INTRODUCTION
& DEFINITIONS 10:00am
Definition of emotions. Primary and Secondary emotions. The difference
between emotions and feelings. Why is it important to consider emotional
and behavioural problems following neurological injury?
Coffee
11:00am
THE
NEUROANATOMY OF EMOTIONS 11:30am
Are we wired at birth? The limbic structures. The amygdala. The high
and low roads of emotions. Neurochemistry and emotions.
Lunch 12:30pm
THE
EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL CONSEQUENCES OF NEUROLOGICAL INJURY 1:30pm
Anxiety, Emotional lability, Depression, Anger, Irritability, Aggression,
Impulsivity, Disinhibition, Inflexibility, Obsessive behaviour, Self
centredness, Insight, Awareness, Disorders of Arousal, Drive and Motivation
Coffee
2:30pm
THE
CAUSES OF EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS 3:00pm
Organic damage. Pre-injury personality. Cognitive and executive changes.
The environment. How staff can cause problems. Awareness. Denial. Adjustment
issues
4:00pm
Finish
DAY 2
ASSESSMENT OF EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS 10:00am
The 6 stage assessment process. Psychosocial assessment tools. Assessment
of overt behavioural problems
Coffee 11:00am
PRACTICAL SESSION ON ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT OF EMOTIONAL
AND BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS 11:30am
Using a case study. Feedback
Lunch
12:30pm
TREATMENT
OF EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS 1:30pm
How to improve emotional and behavioural problems using cognitive
rehabilitation, psychological support, anxiety management techniques,
education of staff, patient & relatives, and drug therapy
Coffee
2:30pm
TREATMENT
(Continued) & LEARNING REVIEW 3:00pm
How to deal with emotional and behavioural problems using behavioural
management techniques. Consolidation of learning from the course
Finish
4:00pm
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