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Hollee Stamper, MSW, LSW, CBIS Jeff Noonan, M.Ed.,CBIS

Breaking Barriers: Supporting Individuals with TBI’s through the Continuum of Vocational Rehabilitation. Hollee Stamper, MSW, LSW, CBIS Jeff Noonan, M.Ed.,CBIS. March 2014.

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Hollee Stamper, MSW, LSW, CBIS Jeff Noonan, M.Ed.,CBIS

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  1. Breaking Barriers: Supporting Individuals with TBI’s through the Continuum of Vocational Rehabilitation Hollee Stamper, MSW, LSW, CBIS Jeff Noonan, M.Ed.,CBIS

  2. March 2014 http://dfw.cbslocal.com/

  3. Today’s Objectives •  To learn the definitions of Acquired Brain Injuries and Traumatic Brain Injuries • To identify barriers and strategies for individuals with TBI’s to return to work • To be knowledgeable of resources to support the vocational placement process

  4. Today’s Objectives • Learn how team approach can support vocational rehabilitation • Examine case studies of successful volunteer and vocational placements

  5. Brief Introduction to Brain Injury Acquired Brain Injury (ABI): an injury to the brain, which is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma. An acquired brain injury is an injury to the brain that has occurred after birth.　 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): is an injury to the brain caused by an external force after birth

  6. Brief Introduction to Brain Injury

  7. Attention Types of Attention: • Selective Attention • Divided Attention • Alternating Attention • Sustained Attention http://www.flashissue.com/b

  8. Memory Stages: • Encoding • Storage • Retrieval www.examiner.com

  9. Executive-Functioning Executive-functioning: involves the integration and management of multiple cognitive skills.  These complex processes enables individuals to attain goals and perform everyday activities.

  10. Novel Problem-Solving Strategies • Define Problem • Identify Possible Solutions • Decide on Solution • Implement • Evaluate

  11. Interpersonal Skills Individuals May Encounter Difficulties with Interpersonal Skills Due to: • Limited Self-Awareness • Poor Impulse-Control • Cognitive Inflexibility \ www.combativemind.com

  12. Team Approaches to Support Vocational Success Team Approaches • Interdisciplinary • Transdisciplinary www.live-recruitment.co.uk

  13. Case Study: AB • Female • 46 Years Old StrengthsChallenges Willingness to work Memory Participates in therapies Ataxia

  14. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) www.ncdhhs.gov

  15. Case Study: CD • Female • 50 years old StrengthsChallenges Eagerness to Return to Work Memory Participates in Treatment Attention

  16. Case Study: CD Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Process Orientation Interview with Intake Counselor Neuro Functional Assessment Team Meeting to Determine Work Candidacy Strategies Memory Aids Role-Play Exercises Checklist

  17. Case Study: EF • Female • 30 years old • Pet Sales Associate StrengthsChallenges Strong Work Ethic Emotional Regulation Strong Family Commitment Interpersonal Skills

  18. Case Study: EF Challenge Maintaining Professional Boundaries Strategies Define Boundaries Role-Playing Social Scripts

  19. Case Study: EF Challenges Non-Verbal Communication Engaging in Reciprocal Conversation Strategies Role-Playing Natural Supports

  20. Case Study: GH • Male • 56 Years Old StrengthChallenge Visual-Spatial SkillsFrustration Tolerance

  21. Resources to Support Vocational Success http://www.caveylaw.com/prudential-disability-insurance-program-begins-a-return-to-work-service/

  22. BIAA: Brain Injury Association of America • Can give information on resources available in your state

  23. Find Your State Brain Injury Association Website Link: http://www.biausa.org/state-affiliates.htm

  24. Ticket to Work • Video Link :http://www.chooseworkttw.net/about/index.html

  25. Veteran Affairs Resources • Employment Services • Education and Training • Disability Compensation

  26. Additional Resources • Volunteer opportunities within organization • Volunteer opportunities in the community • Transitional or therapeutic employment opportunities

  27. Conclusion: • Transdisciplinary Team/Interdisciplinary • Challenges to overcome • Resources

  28. Questions? Jeffrey Noonan, M.Ed, CBIS: Jeffrey.Noonan@bancroft.org Hollee Stamper, MSW, LSW, CBIS Hollee.Stamper@bancroft.org

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