| TeleRehab Centre for ABI and Canadian Concussion Centre receiving clinical referrals for CFL Alumni SENT ON BEHALF OF: Robin Green PhD, CPsych (Practice in Clinical Neuropsychology) Canada Research Chair (tier II) Traumatic Brain Injury University Health Network – Toronto Rehab*Head – Brain Discovery and Recovery Team *Co-Lead – Schroeder Brain Institute *Head/Founder – TeleRehab Centre for Acquired Brain Injury *Neuropsychology Lead – Canadian Concussion Centre & Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Brain and Therapeutics, University of Toronto The TeleRehab Centre for Acquired Brain Injury, in collaboration with the Canadian Concussion Centre, is able to receive clinical referrals for CFL Alumni. Please see below for services currently offered and procedures for referral. (Note that these are well-established clinical interventions and not treatments under development.) The treatments are in group format and delivered to participants in their homes online. CFL alumni would likely be placed with other former athletes unless there was a clinical or logistical reason not to do so. The services are offered at no charge to the participants, and prospective participants would need a referral either from a physician or an allied health care provider. The referral form can be downloaded from the Centre’s website. In addition to the services below, there are clinical randomized control trials for which some of the alumni may be eligible. The Canadian Concussion Centre would like to take this opportunity to thank the many alumni who have taken part in its research program. These alumni, who have participated in neuroimaging studies, clinical neuropsychological assessments and experimental cognitive studies, have helped to advance our understanding of the effects of multiple concussions sustained in professional football, and to develop treatment protocols to help others. ************ We currently offer group therapies in an interactive, online format to individuals across Ontario living with the enduring effects of an acquired brain injury. The therapies involve discussion and interaction with other participants during the group session, as well as between-session, self-directed readings and homework. All therapies are delivered through a secure videoconferencing platform. Services Offered We offer several types of group therapy, each requiring a commitment of approximately 2.5 hours/week. Eligibility for these treatments is determined by an intake process including a clinical interview. Treatments focus on developing and practicing strategies for optimizing day-to-day functioning after concussions or more severe brain injuries. Concussion Education and Symptom Management (for individuals who have sustained one or more concussions and are experiencing prolonged symptoms) – 8 weeks Goal Management Training (a cognitive intervention focused on minimizing attentional slips and improving planning and organization to increase goal attainment) – 11 weeks Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (a psychological intervention focused on developing skills and strategies to manage emotions) – 12 weeks Relaxation and Mindfulness Skills (an intervention focused on developing skills to improve emotional well-being and stress management) – 10 weeks (Additional clinical interventions will be launched in the coming months) Who is eligible to participate? Because of the treatment format, eligible referrals must meet the following criteria: History of any acquired brain injury (e.g., concussion to severe TBI, stroke, multiple sclerosis, hydrocephalus, tumor) > 6-months post-injury (some clients may be eligible earlier; please contact the Centre to discuss) No aphasia, dysarthria, or other communication disorder that would affect participation Good insight into the consequences of brain injury No active psychosis or current mania 18 years of age or older Fluent in English Basic computer literacy Please visit the website www.tritelerehab.ca to download and print the current referral form. You can also email us at telerehab.abi@uhn.ca for more information |
