2023 SLP Posters
Faculty Advisor
Carmen Russell
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Description
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in the United States, contributing to about 30% of all injury deaths (CDC, 2020). Survivors may experience various cognitive or communication disorders symptoms depending on the type of TBI sustained. The injury can range from mild to severe and may increase the risk of mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. Speech-language pathologists (SLP) use counseling to address the psychological well-being of people affected by TBI. However, SLPs report low counseling knowledge, skill, and confidence for working in various communication disorders (Kaderavek, Laux, & Mills, 2004) caused by TBI. This session will provide an overview of counseling and mental health concerns of persons with TBI; exploring SLP’s role. The definition and symptoms of TBI related to mental health issues will be identified. Discussion of counseling-related strategies to aid and support individuals with post-brain injury and their families will occur. Finally, a survey of students in speech-language pathology programs and clinical fellows will be provided to examine their training levels in counseling skills.
Keywords
Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Counseling strategies, Quality of life
Disciplines
Communication Sciences and Disorders | Speech and Hearing Science | Speech Pathology and Audiology
References
Bray, B. (2022). Rebuilding after brain injury. Counseling Today, 64(12), 32–38.
CDC. (2020, August 19). Health Disparities and TBI | Concussion | Traumatic Brain Injury | CDC Injury Center. Www.cdc.gov. https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/health-disparities-tbi.html
CDC. (n.d.). Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury is a Lifelong Condition Five-year outcomes of persons with TBI*. Retrieved February 18, 2023, from https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/pdf/Moderate_to_Severe_TBI_Lifelong-a.pdf
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, May 12). Potential Effects of a Moderate or Severe TBI | Concussion | Traumatic Brain Injury | CDC Injury Center. Www.cdc.gov.https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/moderate-severe/potential-effects.html
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Kaderavek, J. N., Laux, J. M., & Mills, N. H. (2004). A Counseling Training Module for Students in Speech-Language Pathology Training Programs. Contemporary Issues in Communication Science and Disorders, 31(Fall), 153–161.https://doi.org/10.1044/cicsd_31_f_153
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Mayo Clinic. (2019, March 29). Traumatic brain injury - symptoms and causes. Mayo Clinic.https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/traumatic-brain-injury/symptoms-causes/syc-20378557
Phillips, D. T., & Mendel, L. L. (2008). Counseling Training in Communication Disorders: A Survey of Clinical Fellows. Contemporary Issues in Communication Science and Disorders, 35(Spring), 44–53.https://doi.org/10.1044/cicsd_35_s_44
Riley, J. (2002). Counseling: An Approach for Speech-Language Pathologists. Contemporary Issues in Communication Science and Disorders, 29(Spring), 6–16.https://doi.org/10.1044/cicsd_29_s_6
Yaruss, J. S. (2019). Practical Counseling Strategies for Speech-Language Pathologists (3-hour version).https://www.michiganspeechhearing.org/docs/JSY_3-hour_practical_counseling_handouts_-_2019.pdf
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
College
College of Education and Allied Health
Department
Communication Disorders and Deaf Education
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Degree Program
Speech-Language Pathology
Publication Date
Spring 2023
Publisher
Fontbonne University Archives
City
St. Louis, MO
Recommended Citation
Chiang, Connie, "Counseling Clients with Traumatic Brain Injury: Exploring SLP’s Role" (2023). 2023 SLP Posters. 12.
https://griffinshare.fontbonne.edu/slp-posters-2023/12
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