Discovering the remedy to modern disconnection: Quality time with loved ones. Dive into the psychological benefits of social connectedness in my latest blog. #QualityTime #SocialConnectedness #Family #Friends #Wellbeing : medium.com/@dralysonnorma…

This Canadian study looked at parental stress & anxiety and found that increases in these factors increased the recovery time of children following concussion. There is a real need to support family needs after brain injury: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

If you or someone you know has a visible difference and would benefit from support managing body image concerns and social interactions, consider attending our free group June 10th at 5pm BST . You can register your interest here: fb.me/e/wO096hQIO. Changing Faces

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If you are an adult with visible difference and feel you would benefit from joining a group to discuss skills and strategies for living with appearance concerns then consider joining our Face IT@Home Together group on June 10th from 5-6.30pm BST.
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Andrew Bateman Heads Together BISWG NIHR School for Social Care Research Alyson Norman sharing first glimpse of the Brain Injury Social Work Toolkit accessible via the BISWG website #BISWPledge #WSWD2024

Looking forward to welcoming over 300 people who have signed up for Heads Together - brain injury resources & training for social workers our event for Social Work Week! #WSWD2024 and #BISWPledge BISWG NIHR School for Social Care Research #BrainInjury #SocialWork

So excited to be working with our fantastic Heads Together team hosting our webinar today for World Social Work Week outlining our brain injury toolkit for social workers #WSWD2024 #BISWPledge

The start of the morning’s session with Heads Together & BISWG as part of the social work week events. Continue to feel so privileged to be part of this. #WSWD2024 #BISWPledge 😍

Caroline J Bald 📚🧠⚖️ Alyson Norman Kate Mellor @ellie.atkins This has many echoes with what we are interested in too

Working with families post-brain injury underscores the importance of humanity in healthcare. Join Mark Holloway talking about prioritizing the human connection in the journey to recovery: youtu.be/hoS5iuDeCPY #BrainInjury #FamilySupport #FamilesAfterABI

Fergus Gracey Alyson Norman Rippling Minds (Dr Giles Yeates) Charlie Dr Audrey Daisley 💙 Tracy Norris-Evans

Reflecting on the ups and downs of sticking to resolutions. From overcommitting to battling factors like misogyny and classism, it's a journey of self-discovery and self-compassion. #Resilience #SelfCare #Reflection : medium.com/@dralysonnorma…

What an incredible Heads Together consolidation event. Thanks everyone for your hard work. I dare say we will all sleep this weekend. Alyson Norman Andrew Bateman Sarah Richardson @PackingShedTheatre Headway Essex Wivenhoe House Lakeside Theatre Health & Social Care #braininjury #socialwork

Family members shouldn’t be left to care for their loved ones with a brain injury in isolation. Carers need social support and time for hobbies and interests as part of keeping themselves healthy. Why is that so difficult to achieve in our wealthy society? medium.com/@dralysonnorma…

First day of Heads Together consolidation event at Wivenhoe House University of Essex. Our Experts by Experience governance group reflecting on two years’ work to develop Brain Injury Social Work resources.
#braininjury #socialwork #research Sam Shephard Alyson Norman Kate Mellor

As always, informed, useful and practical comment from Alex Ruck Keene capacityguide.org.uk
Issues regarding need to do more than take self report are noted, and this has been key to the SAR's I have read where individuals with ABI have died Heads Together BISWG Alyson Norman

Delighted to be part of an afternoon for #socialwork and #psychology students at University of Plymouth all about #braininjury . Great to hear from psychology and social work angles but also those with lived experience. A great event for Heads Together with Alyson Norman Mark Holloway

Still looking for participants for this study:

Excited for Face IT@home Live Meet 4th March! Join us to discover this online support for adults with visible differences. Whether you're a clinician, individual, or charity, this event is for you. #FaceITHome #Support eventbrite.co.uk/e/820180711587…