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"Changing Attitudes and Changing Practice" with Dr. Farris
I recently attended a webinar by Dr. Farris on Sexuality and Intimacy After Brain Injury with the Brain Injury Association of America. It was a great presentation that shed light on some important points that we as OTs should be making sure to address and incorporate into our practice. Â
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Consider the Partner
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When it comes to addressing sexuality and intimacy with a client after brain injury it’s important to consider the impact on the partner, too. How has this injury impacted the couple? What is the partner’s comfort level with addressing sex and intimacy?
Studies have shown that, often, the client is typically comfortable with discussing changes in their sexual function with their healthcare providers and many individuals who did not receive sexual counseling within the first year after an injury wish they would have.
The impact of a brain injury doesn’t stop with the person directly affected. It’s not uncommon for the couple to have deal with connective instability and fru...
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Kathryn Ellis (she/her)
Hi! I'm an Occupational Therapist, ASSECT Certified Sexuality Counselor, and pleasure enthusiast! Here to write about all things sexuality + OT related. If you're an OT looking to learn more poke around the website. If you think you'd like to work with me for sexuality counseling, check out www.drkathrynellis.com to learn more!
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