Understanding Aggressive Behavior After a Brain Injury: Information for Family, Caregivers, and Staff
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Brain InjuryThis handout helps families and facility staff understand why aggressive behavior can occur after a brain injury and offers clear, practical steps to support safety for everyone involved. Use it to guide conversations, normalize difficult reactions, and build a shared plan for safer, more predictable interactions. This printable handout is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Brain Injury. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- How do I keep myself safe when supporting someone with TBI related aggression?
- Why does aggression occur after brain injury even when the person was not aggressive before?
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