{"title":"Pauline O'Connor","description":"\u003cp\u003ePauline O'Connor's works explore complex intersections within \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy \u0026amp; Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e, offering insightful perspectives on mental health and personal resilience. Her writing thoughtfully addresses the challenges of living with conditions such as mild brain injury, blending clinical understanding with compassionate narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders seeking a deeper comprehension of psychological experience will find O'Connor's books both enlightening and accessible, providing thoughtful reflections on human behaviour and recovery. Her approach invites empathy and encourages meaningful engagement with the subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"living-with-mild-brain-injury-by-pauline-oconnor-9780367524111","title":"Living with Mild Brain Injury","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis important book presents a unique, personal account of the impact a mild traumatic brain injury can have. It tells the story of Pauline, who was 33 when a late football tackle caused a bleed in her brain which went undiscovered for 18 months. The account includes descriptions of hidden symptoms of concussion and post-concussion syndrome, pitfalls in diagnoses, the uneven progress of recovery, and the effect of the varied reactions which others have to an acquired brain injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author incorporates memories alongside extracts from clinic notes, diary entries, and emails to reflect the disjointed progress of diagnosis and recovery as—although similar—no two head injuries are the same. Through \u003cem\u003eLiving with Mild Brain Injury\u003c\/em\u003e, the reader gains an appreciation of the confusion experienced by many brain injury survivors, which sheds light on why some may develop unusual behaviour or mental health issues, and how such issues can be alleviated. Brain injuries are poorly understood by the general public, and this can lead to difficult interactions. Moreover, complications in diagnosis mean some may not realise they have this milder form of brain injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will enlighten brain injury survivors and affected families, and allow professionals an insight into their patients’ experiences. As concerns grow over the risks which contact sports pose, \u003cem\u003eLiving with Mild Brain Injury\u003c\/em\u003e shows how even mild brain injuries can wreak havoc with careers, relationships, and one’s sense of self, but that a happy life can still be found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606450946284,"sku":"9780367524111","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367524111-living-with-mild-brain-injury.jpg?v=1778153705"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/pauline-oconnor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}