{"title":"Nigel S. King","description":"\u003cp\u003eNigel S. King offers insightful and practical guidance in the realm of \u003cem\u003ehealth and wellness\u003c\/em\u003e, with a special focus on recovery and coping strategies. His works delve into the challenges faced by individuals dealing with brain injury, providing clear and compassionate advice to support healing and adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful explorations that combine professional expertise with a genuine understanding of personal experience. These books serve as valuable resources for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of brain injury and related health issues with resilience and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-coping-with-brain-injury-by-nigel-s-king-9781472147622","title":"An Introduction to Coping with Brain Injury","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust the facts for coping with the after-effects of a brain injury\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired Brain Injury (ABI) usually refers to people who have suffered a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ehead injury\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003estroke\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e but also includes those who have had \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ebrain tumours, an anoxic injury\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (where the brain has been starved of oxygen) or brain illnesses like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eencephalitis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003emeningitis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. After an ABI, the brain undergoes a very slow healing process before improvements slow down and eventually plateau. This is different from other forms of brain conditions where the journey is more of a deteriorating one over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eABI is commonly called 'a hidden disability' as it can easily be missed or misunderstood by others. It can also significantly affect those close to the person and is therefore frequently called 'a family affair' too. As the issues are often hidden, complicated, and affect patients and families alike, \u003cem\u003eAn Introduction to Coping with Brain Injury\u003c\/em\u003e can act as a roadmap to help you and your loved ones navigate through the complex and often unexpected challenges that can arise following a brain injury, using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCognitive rehabilitation approaches to understand and manage changes in our thinking abilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCognitive behavioural approaches to address ways in which our thoughts, feelings, actions, and physical reactions relate to each other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423780487404,"sku":"9781472147622","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71ZhJ2oBP8L._SL1500.jpg?v=1774430310"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nigel-s-king.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}