Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: The Lefaivre Rainbow Effect

The Lefaivre Rainbow Effect is a groundbreaking treatment for traumatic brain injury (TBI) that focuses on cognitive retraining and organic damage, positioning survivors to be motivated participants in recovery. It provides tools and templates for managing treatment, addressing physical, emotional, and cognitive deficits, and includes a practical approach for producing Independent Medical Evaluations and preparing for cross-examination.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Lefaivre Rainbow Effect is a revolutionary treatment for individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Unlike most conventional approaches, this strategy is tailored specifically for each client, focusing on cognitive retraining based on pre-injury lifestyle and the underlying organic damage to the brain. Instead of solely addressing the disability, the Lefaivre Rainbow Effect takes a holistic approach, aiming to maximize recovery and facilitate the survivor's return to their pre-injury level of functioning.

Beginning in the community, after completing the acute and in-patient rehabilitation phases, the Lefaivre Rainbow Effect empowers the TBI survivor to actively participate in the challenging recovery journey. Key features of this treatment include:

Provides comprehensive tools and templates to manage the individualized treatment and integration process, with additional material available for download.

Addresses physical, emotional, and cognitive deficits, significantly impacting participation in daily life activities.

Integrates the unique theory of the traumatically induced dysfunctional family, aiming to preserve family units and minimize overall loss for the survivor of brain injury.

Offers a practical approach, with chapter summaries, case studies, diagrams, and templates to facilitate understanding and application of the treatment.

Provides guidance on producing Independent Medical Evaluations and preparing effectively for cross-examination, recognizing the adversarial nature of many TBI cases.

This essential text showcases how rehabilitation professionals, including occupational therapists, doctors, nurses, social workers, speech pathologists, and neuropsychologists, can utilize the Lefaivre Rainbow Effect in their practices to enhance therapeutic outcomes for their clients. By adopting this innovative approach, professionals can help individuals with TBI regain their independence, improve cognitive function, and regain a fulfilling quality of life.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 234 x 155 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032402567