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The Productive Detour Worksheet

November 30, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
This worksheet helps young adults with ADHD identify their avoidance patterns, understand the needs those behaviors may be meeting, and reframe them into supportive steps toward task progress. Use it within a coaching model to reduce shame, build self-awareness, and guide clients in turning “detours” into momentum.
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Teoríade las cucharasy lesión cerebral traumática

October 31, 2025 by Megan Berg.
La “Teoría de las Cucharas” fue creada por Christine Miserandino para ayudar a explicar cómo las lesiones cerebrales afectan los recursos de energía de una persona. Esta actividad grupal puede ayudar a iniciar una conversación sobre qué actividades mentales y físicas diarias “gastan cucharas” y cuáles “recuperan cucharas” para conservar energía. Esta actividad anima a la persona a identificar las tareas diarias específicas que gastan o recuperan cucharas y a planificar sus responsabilidades semanales usando esta estrategia. También se incluye una lista de actividades para ofrecer ideas sobre qué considerar al conservar energía.
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Returning to Work: Preparing for and Practicing Job Interview Skills

July 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource helps people with brain injuries prepare for the return to work by offering practical interview tips, self-advocacy scripts, and practice questions. Therapists can use it to guide discussions around transparency, readiness, and building confidence for the job search process.
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Understanding My Brain Injury

September 20, 2024 by Megan Berg.
Originally designed for teenagers, this handout was adapted based on a member request to remove language specifically targeting teens. It now serves as a helpful resource for anyone with a brain injury or their caregiver who may need a more basic, easy-to-understand overview of brain injury information.
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Coping Skills

April 3, 2023 by Megan Berg.
This handout covers a variety of coping skills that can be used for those struggling with their mental health, as well as difficulty coping with illness and/or injury.
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Cycle of Inactivity

December 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This piece describes the cycle of inactivity and provides a visual illustration.
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Returning to Work After a TBI

December 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides approaches for the rehabilitation team to consider regarding vocational rehabilitation if necessary.
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