Recovering from a brain injury is a layered journey. At Wholesome Psychology, we offer brain injury counseling in Edmonton and St. Albert. Our therapists are here to help guide and support you through every phase of your healing journey. Brain injuries can cause changes in behavior and cognitive functioning. Brian injuries can also take an emotional toll on the individual and their families as the future may seem uncertain. Our psychologists provide client centred care that is compassionate and understanding. We strive to provide a safe space for anyone healing from a brain injury whether it was from an accident, Concussion, or an internal problem. We work with you to rebuild your routine and self confidence to improve your overall well-being.

Understanding Brain Injury and Its Impact

A brain injury can dramatically impact an individual and their families lives. Brain injuries can happen by accident such as a fall, motor vehicle accident or a sports accident, but they can also be caused by internal factors such as lack of oxygen or an illness. The impacts of a brian injury affect you and almost everyone around you. It will impact your daily function and may cause major emotional, behaviour and cognitive changes within yourself. Your relationships with others can be affected as well. Some symptoms that can come from a brain injury include:

• Mood Swings
• Memory issues
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Increased irritability
• Struggles with concentrating
• Fatigue
• Personality changes

If you or a loved one are feeling the impacts of a brain injury, counseling at Wholesome psychology may be helpful for you. With offices in Edmonton and St.Albert, We provide flexible appointment times as well as in persian or secure virtual sessions. Our therapists can support you and teach you skills to help improve functioning and well-being.

How Brain Injury Counseling Can Help

Our therapists at Wholesome Psychology are trained to address the multi level challenges of brain injury recovery. We work collaboratively with you and your family to create a unique treatment approach that best suits your needs and goals. Some approaches we utilize include:

• Trauma-Informed Care (trauma therapy)
• Strength-Based Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Emotional regulation techniques

Therapy sessions at Wholesome can also help individuals and their families learn:

• Learn ways to manage feelings of Anger
• Learn how to manage sadness, or depressive symptoms
• Learn strategies to cope with stress
• Skills to cope with memory changes
• Cope with routine and life adjustments
• Provide support for caregivers by providing guidance on roles and responsibilities
• Improve communication between caregivers and families: support for families.

• Rebuild self esteem and confidence
• Help you to manage symptoms such as anxiety, depression or trauma- Explore our anxiety and depression counseling for more information.

Common Challenges Addressed in Brain Injury Counseling

Everyone’s brain injury recovery journey is unique and the challenges they face may differ from person to person. Some common struggles people encounter include:

• Memory & Cognitive Difficulties- Struggle with organization or planning events. May also struggle to complete tasks or keep track of their things.
• Emotional Regulation: Managing mood swings, controlling anger and coping with feelings of anxiety and sadness- emotional regulation strategies.
• Social & Relationship Strains:Changes in family or relationship dynamics and personality changes
• Vocational & Academic Concerns: Returning to work or school with accommodations, Struggling with Fatigue and learning how to communicate your needs- Explore our support for returning to work.
• Self-Esteem & Identity: Relearning your sense of self, building self esteem and self confidence, adjusting to the changes you have experienced- Learn more about self-esteem counseling.

Our Brain Injury Treatment Approach

At Wholesome Psychology, we use a combination of evidence-based modalities, tailored for those affected by brain injury. Our therapists will collaborate with you and your family to identify which approaches will work best for you to help you achieve your goals and improve your well-being. We offer individual and family therapy to provide support and guidance through all stages of the healing journey. Explore our Brain Injury Recovery Program for more information on the services we offer.

What to Expect From Brain Injury Counseling

We know that starting counseling after a brain injury can be nervewracking. Our offices provide a safe and welcoming space for you to express your concerns and share your experiences. In your initial session, you will provide background information such as your symptoms, current concerns and issues you have faced. From here the therapist will work collaboratively with you to create a treatment plan that is unique to you and your experiences. This plan will ensure your goals are met. The sessions are self paced so you can choose how much to share and when.

Therapy sessions are confidential and are done in a respectful and welcoming environment. Our therapists will help you knock down communication barriers and improve your mental and physical well-being. They will teach you strategies to help you improve your memory concerns, and work with you to obtain emotional regulation. They may also have you engage in activities that stimulate different areas of the brain to improve your strengths. Families and loved ones are welcome to participate in sessions and activities so they can better understand your healing journey.

Our brain injury counseling is available in person at all of our Edmonton and St. Albert offices. We also provide secure online sessions as well.

Taking the Next Step: Schedule Your Brain Injury Counseling

We understand starting your journey can feel overwhelming. You are not alone, Wholesome is here to provide guidance and support no matter what stage of the healing journey you are in. If you or someone you care about is feeling the impacts from a brian injury, counselling can be effective for you. Our team of skilled therapists are ready to help you reach your goals and find a state of improved well-being. To learn about our full suite of services and our therapists’ experience with brain injury, please visit Our Therapists. For more information on Brain injury counselling, we invite you to view our: Brain Injury Recovery Program.

Additional Local Resources and Relevant Services

Looking for further support? At Wholesome we also provide Trauma Therapy services and Cognitive Rehabilitation services. We can provide Support for Families who are impacted by brain injuries. You can also review our FAQ page for additional information.

References: https://braininjurycanada.ca/en/rehabilitation/