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School-Based Support for Families of Students with Traumatic Brain Injuries
Journal of Applied School Psychology
  • Susan C. Davies, University of Dayton
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2020
Abstract

Families of children with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) often experience emotional burden related to the sudden onset, intensity, and duration of the recovery process. Family support can improve outcomes; however, parents and siblings of students with TBI often do not receive the help they need, which can impede the injured child’s recovery. This qualitative study involved focus groups with school psychologists who have worked with students with TBIs. Participants were asked about challenges experienced by families of students with TBI and how school psychologists could better support families of children with TBI. Themes included: guilt, change, lack of time and resources, and inconsistent or fragmented advice and services. Four specific areas of opportunity for developing improved school-based services are discussed. These include facilitating collaborative consultation, being a direct source of support, teaching coping and resilience strategies, and elevating awareness.

Inclusive pages
275-292
ISBN/ISSN
Print: 1537-7903; online: 1537-7911
Document Version
Postprint
Comments

The document available for download is the author's accepted manuscript, provided in compliance with the publisher's policy on self-archiving. Permission documentation is on file.

To read the version of record, use the DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15377903.2020.1734708

Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Keywords
  • Traumatic brain injury,
  • focus group,
  • school psychology,
  • qualitative
Citation Information
Susan C. Davies. "School-Based Support for Families of Students with Traumatic Brain Injuries" Journal of Applied School Psychology Vol. 36 Iss. 3 (2020)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/susan_davies/107/