Eye on Rehab – Fall 2010
In this Issue:
- A Mark of Excellence
- Hellos and Goodbyes
- Depression and Anxiety Workshop Instructs and Inspires
- Upcoming Workshop: Conflict Resolution for the Rehabilitation Professional
- JR Rehab Events
A Mark of Excellence
The road to recovery following accident, illness or injury can be a long and isolated journey for our clients. They may lose the support of friends who don’t understand the physical, cognitive and psychological changes they have experienced. They may begin to rely on their families for help in areas they never thought they’d need it including care giving and financial support. As rehabilitation professionals, we may also find ourselves playing numerous different roles outside the realm of therapy including advocate, confidante, teacher, leader, and in some cases, friend. However, our clients sometimes find support and guidance in the most unlikely places; a fellow survivor of injury/illness. Read the full article (PDF).
Hellos and Goodbyes
JR Rehab is please to welcome some new (and returning) faces to the JR Rehab Team! Read the full article (PDF).
Depression and Anxiety Workshop Instructs and Inspires
Post-injury depression and anxiety are the two most common psychological factors that interfere with recovery. Inability to recognize and address a client’s anxiety and depression potentially creates resistance, disinterest, and distrust in the working relationship. Read the full article (PDF).
Upcoming Workshop: Conflict Resolution for the Rehabilitation Professional
We experience conflict every day. A simple question turns into an argument, expressing an opinion is met with opposition or we are forced to defend ourselves when we are misunderstood. As a rehabilitation professional, conflict potentially hinders not only professional relationships but can also be detrimental to relationships with clients and potentially, their families. View full details (PDF).
JR Rehab Events
The start of a busy summer was kicked off Sunday, May 9, 2010 when JR Rehab once again participated in the Vancouver Sun Run. Our team of 14 didn’t break any records but were 13th overall in the Health/Medical team category. All were put to shame by the fast feet of JR Rehab Director and Occupational Therapist Ricardo Nuno, who was the first JR team member to cross the finish line, followed by Office Manager Sheryl Thompson and Rehabilitation Assistant Alice Yang. Many thanks to all our runners and walkers and see you in 2011! Read the full article (PDF).
