Systemic Approaches to Brain Injury Treatment

This book is an exploration of key systemic and socio-political considerations when working with people whose lives have been impacted by neurological injury and those who care for them.

Expert contributors consider the impact of intersectionality across domains that include gender, sexuality, class, education, religion and spirituality, race, culture, and ability/disability. It offers relevant literature in the field of neuropsychology as well as clinical case studies that provide inspiration and key reflections for clinicians, neurological specialist therapists, and medical staff alike. Chapters discuss navigating intersectionality in couple therapy, hidden social inequalities in paediatric neurorehabilitation, racial microaggression in inpatient settings, and more.

This book is essential for all health and social-care practitioners working in the field of brain injury and chronic illness who want to challenge the status quo and advocate for diversity and inclusion.

Dr Ndidi Boakye is Head of Neuropsychology and Clinical Health (Croydon NHS Trust) and Director of The Psych Practice Limited (an independent psychology & rehabilitation service). Dr Boakye is a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, Couple Therapist and lecturer with extensive experience across multiple settings. Her interests involve using systemic & critical psychology approaches in neurorehabilitation, long term conditions, couple/family work, teams and organisations.

Dr Amanda Mwale is a UK clinical psychologist with experience working across clinical health settings including neurorehabilitation. She has a special interest in systemic practices, including working in collaboration with a diverse workforce. She is also committed to staff support and wellbeing in teams and organisations. She co-authored the book, Becoming a Clinical Psychologist: Everything you need to know.