Behavioral Therapy in Kansas

No two behavioral therapy plans will be the same. When creating strategies for people with brain injuries, our behavioral therapy teams will work with individuals on a personal level to understand their specific challenges and what a successful outcome looks like to them. However, there are some similarities in our overall approach to an individual’s behavioral therapy process. Most people can expect all of the following:

A combination of therapeutic activities in a home setting

Collaboration with the individual, their family, and support network

Assistance with compensatory strategies, so individuals can return to their highest level of functioning

Opportunities to rehearse various coping mechanisms that are personally meaningful

If a person has experienced a serious illness or traumatic brain injury, they may experience one or more of the following behavioral concerns:

Anxiety

Anger

Fears

Negative self-image

Irritability

Emotional ups and downs

Difficulty connecting emotionally to friends and loves ones

Strained family relationships

A brain injury can completely change the way a person’s brain works. In some situations, the explanation may simply be that the individual cannot control their behavior—particularly in stressful situations. However, often it’s a combination of different issues. Someone with a brain injury may have challenges with cognitive function and thinking skills, for example. These obstacles can cause irritation and lead to the individual lashing out with a negative emotional response.