Embracing hope after traumatic brain injury : finding Eden / Michael S. Arthur.

"This important book provides a first-hand account from a university professor who experienced traumatic brain injury. It tells the story of Michael Arthur, who had recently accepted a position as vice principal of a new high school. After only two weeks on the job, he was involved in a car accident whilst driving through an intersection in northern Utah. Through his personal account, he takes the reader into the dark interworking of his mind as he tries to cope with his new reality. He provides insight into how he learnt how to process information and even speak without stumbling on his words, whilst also sharing how his significant relationships suffered as he tried to navigate the restless seas of doubt while trying to circumvent his unyielding symptoms. The book is about finding optimism and gaining insight into the struggles of the brain-injured patient and about trying to understand the perspectives of love-ones who can't quite grasp the idea of an invisible injury. From the sudden onset of garbled speech, to the challenBrain ges of processing information, the changing dynamic of the author's life is highlighted to help family members and healthcare workers better understand"-- Provided by publisher.

Chapter 1A Moment in TimeChapter 2A New BeginningChapter 3Coping with ChangeChapter 4Post-Concussion Syndrome and WorkChapter 5Post-Concussion Syndrome and FamilyChapter 6Post-Concussion Syndrome and FinancesChapter 7A Closer Look at Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderChapter 8Finding Your EdenChapter 9Coping Strategies for Psychological Effects of Brain Injury