Neuropsychology After Brain Injury (Part 2): Adjusting to a New Identity

In this episode of Brain Injury Bites, Brooke Trotter and Ashwini Kamath continue their insightful conversation with consultant clinical neuropsychologist Russell Sheldrick, exploring recovery, acceptance and the role of family support in brain injury rehabilitation.

They discuss how unrealistic expectations can hinder progress, and why true recovery often begins when people accept how life has changed. Russell explains how neuropsychology works with families to create the right environment for recovery, and why small adjustments can make a big difference.

They explore:

• Why acceptance is not giving up but a starting point for adapting
• Supporting family and friends through their own emotional journey
• The impact of overwhelm, fatigue and sensory overload in daily life
• Learning how to socialise differently while still enjoying life
• The concept of post traumatic growth and finding positives after injury
• What neuropsychological assessments involve and how they help shape rehabilitation

Whether you are navigating brain injury yourself or supporting a loved one, this episode offers honest discussion, practical strategies and encouragement to embrace progress, however slow it may seem.

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