Traumatic Brain Injury and Emotion

 Analyze the relationship between emotion and behavior. In other words, how does human
emotion drive behavior? Does behavior affect emotion?

Emotions are fundamental to the quality and scope of daily human encounters (Carlson, 2014). A
developing subject is a topic of how emotions connect with and impact different areas of
perception and behavior (Carlson, 2014). Our conduct is how we perform or behave. Behaviors
are not the same as emotions and thinking since they are about what we do. Conversely,
emotions and thoughts are within us and we don't need to act upon our contemplations and
feelings. Regardless of being not quite the same as emotions, however, the behavior is impacted
by emotions.

Numerous individuals accept that the connection between emotion and behavior is a one-way
street; feelings shape conduct. The link between emotion and behavior is really a reciprocal
relationship since behavior can impact emotion. William James, a psychologist, was one of the
leading theorists to recognize this procedure (Dolan, 2002). He trusted that emotions emerge out
of the moves we make because of what is going on in our lives. James contended that without
some sort of real reaction we would not exhibit feelings (Dolan, 2002). Ongoing examination in
clinical brain research has demonstrated that the quickest method to alter emotions feeling is to
alter the conduct connected to the emotion (Farb, Anderson, and Segal, 2012) This is not a novel
concept. Going back to the '70s, behavioral theorist hypothesized that depression, by implication,
was a consequence of idleness.

 Recommend 3–4 evidence-based interventions and coping mechanisms for victims and
their families who are trying to deal with the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) typically results from a brutal blow or shock to the head or body,
bringing about unsettling influence or harm to the neural cells, which can cause changed
cognizance and trouble handling data (Gordon, Zafonte, and Cicerone, 2006). Upon such an
effect, an individual may lose awareness and experience perplexity, amnesia, and seizures
(Gordon, Zafonte, and Cicerone, 2006). TBI may have physical, intellectual, emotional, and
social consequences, which may all be intensified or enhanced by comorbidities, including
mental medical challenges.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an altered type of cognitive treatment that

fuses mindfulness methods, like, meditation and breathing activities. Utilizing these methods,
MBCT clinicians show their clients how to split from negative idea designs that can cause
dissension into a discouraged state so they will have the capacity to fend off depression before it
grabs hold of the person (Farb, Anderson, and Segal, 2012). Research has shown that MCBT a
viable method to assist individuals with intellectual and social issues after TBI and in addition
this intervention decreases nervousness, stress, and separation (Jackson, 2014).

Another evidence-based method used for TBI patients is the Lighthouse Strategy (LHS). The
LHS consolidates three systems to enable the individual to plan and execute daily tasks. This
method is comprised of a 3-session mental symbolism and intellectual recovery technique for
enhancing hemispatial obliviousness and disregard (Gordon, Zafonte, and Cicerone, 2006).
Disregard of left or right visual fields is a famously poor prognostic sign after TBI (Gordon,
Zafonte, and Cicerone, 2006). For instance, as a man goes into a room, he or she can stop at the
entryway to anchor the visual regard for the left divider, check the room utilizing the hand as a
guide, and turn the head and eyes to one side to process the format of the room. LHS
consolidates mental symbolism and consideration and was created to address the overwhelming
impact of disregard on long-term post-damage recuperation and results (Gordon, Zafonte, and
Cicerone, 2006).

Compensatory strategy training centers around augmenting the capacities of an individual

suffering from TBI by either adjusting the environment as well as giving inward and outer
backings and benefits from unblemished aptitudes to conquer shortfalls coming about due to TBI
(Gordon, Zafonte, and Cicerone, 2006). Compensatory strategies can integrate both interior and
outside systems (Gordon, Zafonte, and Cicerone, 2006). Outside methodologies together with
assistive improvement may encourage an assortment of informative psychological debilitations,
including perception, memory, navigation and orientation as well as emotional purpose (Gordon,
Zafonte, and Cicerone, 2006).

We realize that family support and prepared caregivers have an immediate and constructive
influence on the individual with TBI. When somebody endures TBI, the whole family is
impacted. Potential assistants or caregivers/family members, whose help is vital for individuals
with TBI, have sentiments of responsibility, nervousness, outrage, and discouragement (BIAA,
n.d.). BIAA is a national program with a system of more than 40 contracted state associates and
in addition, many neighborhood sections giving data, instruction, education and support to
people and families impacted by TBI (BIAA, n.d.). Administrations that might be most useful to
the family may incorporate home help assistance and relief care, TBI support groups, and
continuous or transient therapy for the family to acclimate them to the new way of behaving due
to the changes occurring in their loved one who suffers from TBI (BIAA, n.d.). The family
additionally may need to solicit different individuals from the family, companions and network
individuals for help with the person's care, so not to be overwhelmed.

References
Carlson, N. R. (2014). Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
ISBN: 9780205940240.

Farb, N. A. S., Anderson, A. K., & Segal, Z. V. (2012). The mindful brain and emotion
regulation in mood disorders. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 57(2), 70-7. Retrieved from
http://library.capella.edu/login?url=https://search-proquest-
com.library.capella.edu/docview/926832870?accountid=27965

Jackson, K. (2014). Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Improves Depression Symptoms

After Traumatic Brain Injury. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy,14(6), 31-45.
doi:10.1007/978-3-319-29866-5_4

Dolan, R. J. (2002). Emotion, Cognition, and Behavior. Science,298(5596), 1191-1194.

doi:10.1126/science.1076358
Gordon, W. A., Zafonte, R., & Cicerone, K. (2006). Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation: Sate of
the science. Am J Phys Med Rehabil,85(4), 343-382. doi:10.1002/9781444301762.

Brain Injury Association of America. (n.d.). Retrieved November 27, 2018, from
https://www.biausa.org/