Paralysis and Spinal Cord Injury Medical Expert Interviews

Topics

Adult Injuries

Rehabilitation Therapies

Psychological Adjustments to a Spinal Cord Injury
- Toby Huston, PhD
- Lester Butt, PhD
- Samuel Gordon, PhD
- Sigmund Hough, PhD
- Laura Tuck, PsyD
- Terrie Price, PhD
- Heather Taylor, PhD
- Michelle Meade, PhD
- Jonathon Rose, PhD
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Basics
- Kristine Cichowski, MS
Occupational Therapy after Spinal Cord Injury
- Katie Powell, OT
- Mary Jane Mulcahey, PhD, OTR/L
- Sarah Harrison, OT
- Anne Bryden, OT
Social Worker Assistance After Spinal Cord Injury
- Patti Rogers, SW
- Marguerite David, MSW
- Kathy Hulse, MSW
Physical Therapy after Spinal Cord Injury
- Laura Wehrli, PT
- Isa McClure, MAPT
- Elaine Rogers, PT
Sports and Recreation After Spinal Cord Injury
- Jennifer Piatt, PhD

Robin Dorman, PsyD Read Bio

Clinical Health Psychologist, Northwestern University Medical Center, Chicago

What's the most important thing for families to know right away?

What emotions are common in patients with new spinal cord injuries?

What emotions do family members commonly experience after a spinal cord injury?

What are family members going through after a spinal cord injury?

What factors make adjustment to a spinal cord injury so difficult at first?

What coping mechanism is most helpful immediately after a spinal cord injury?

What problem-solving strategies are effective after a new spinal cord injury?

Can you expect feelings of depression and anxiety to get better as time goes on?

How do relationships change after a spinal cord injury?

What basic lifestyle needs of their own do caregivers often ignore?

What's the best way to avoid "caregiver burnout"?

What should caregivers do when they feel overwhelmed?