10. Treating Anger; Understanding the Different Sources of Anger; Assessment of Anger Manifestations; Therapeutic Approaches; Summary; 11. Acceptance through Mindfulness; What Is Mindfulness?; Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy versus Mindfulness; Triggering Fight or Flight with Thoughts; Getting Buy-In from Patients; Treating Patients Who Are Stuck in Various Forms of Rumination; Summary; 12. Rebuilding a Meaningful Future; Accepting the New Self; Energy Management; Goal Setting; Creating a Meaningful Future; Conclusion; Appendix I. Neuropsychiatric Profile: Preassessment Patient Question. Combining scientific expertise with psychotherapeutic acumen, this book is highly accessible and packed with clinical tools. Part I provides essential information on how acquired brain injury affects emotional functioning. Part II describes practical, specially tailored ways to treat anxiety, depression, and anger related to brain damage, and to help patients regain a sense of meaning and value in their lives. The book shows how standard psychotherapeutic interventions can be adapted for the brain-injured population, as well as which approaches may be contraindicated. It presents a biopsychoso.

Appendix II. Smartphone Applications and Web-Based Resources for Therapists and Patients.

Understanding and Diagnosing Emotional Changes Following Acquired Brain Injury. Psychotherapy after Acquired Brain Injury ; The Brain's Regulation of Emotions ; How Are Emotions Experienced? ; Emotional Symptoms and Personality Changes Following Acquired Brain Injury ; Diagnostic Framework and Comprehensive Assessment for Psychotherapy -- Psychotherapeutic Interventions Adapted for Patients with Acquired Brain Injury. Modifying Psychotherapy for Individuals withAcquired Brain Injury ; A Biopsychosocial Treatment Approach ; Treating Anxiety and Stress ; Treating Depression ; Treating Anger ; Acceptance through Mindfulness ; Rebuilding a Meaningful Future -- Appendix I. Neuropsychiatric Profile -- Appendix II. Smartphone Applications and Web-Based Resources.