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Headaches and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): What Survivors Need to Know Headaches are one of the most common and persistent symptoms following a traumatic brain injury (TBI). For many survivors, headaches are not occasional discomforts, but an ongoing part of daily life that affects energy, mood, focus, and emotional well-being. What makes post-TBI headaches especially…

An acquired brain injury (ABI) can change life in ways that are difficult to anticipate. Whether the injury resulted from a stroke, illness, infection, lack of oxygen, medical complication, or trauma, the impact often extends far beyond the initial medical event. ABI affects not only the person who was injured, but also their family, relationships,…

When people think about a brain injury, they often imagine problems with memory or concentration. What many don’t realize—until they’re living it—is that an acquired brain injury (ABI) affects nearly every part of a person’s life. It changes how the body feels, how the brain processes the world, and how emotions are experienced and expressed….

When someone you love sustains a brain injury, life changes for the entire family. Many caregivers step into this role suddenly, without training, preparation, or a clear understanding of what brain injury truly involves. Feeling overwhelmed, confused, exhausted, or unsure whether what you are seeing is “normal” is incredibly common. Education is one of the…

One of the most confusing parts of recovering from an acquired brain injury (ABI) is realizing that healing does not follow a straight line. Many people expect recovery to look like steady improvement—each week better than the last. Instead, what they often experience is a pattern of progress, setbacks, plateaus, and sudden changes that feel…

A brain injury can shake every part of life—including faith. Many Christians expect that during suffering they should feel closer to God, more trusting, or spiritually strong. Instead, after an acquired brain injury (ABI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), or brain bleed, believers often experience confusion, numbness, fear, and doubt. Prayer may feel harder. Scripture may…

Watching someone you care about struggle with their mental health can be difficult and heart-wrenching. You might feel unsure of what to say, how to help, or even whether your support is making a difference. While you can’t fix their struggles or take away their pain, you can play a vital role in providing support,…

Shame and guilt can feel like heavy chains, holding us back from living the joyful and fulfilling life God intends for us. Whether stemming from past mistakes, unmet expectations, or wounds inflicted by others, these emotions often create a cycle of self-condemnation that seems impossible to escape. The good news is that healing is not…

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely respected and evidence-based approach to addressing negative thought patterns and behaviors. For Christians, integrating biblical principles into CBT offers a powerful way to align mental health strategies with spiritual truths, leading to deeper healing and a stronger connection to God. Renewing Your Mind CBT focuses on identifying and…

Negative thoughts can feel overwhelming, consuming our minds and emotions. Whether it’s anxiety, self-doubt, or a deep sense of fear, these thoughts can lead us away from peace and into despair. But as a Christian, you have a powerful tool to combat negativity: the Word of God. The Bible is full of affirmations that speak…