Traumatic Brain Injury:
Background and Clinical Interventions

This course is designed to help the music therapy clinician better understand clients who have Traumatic Brain Injury. Learn about the changes that occur in the brain and methods to help optimize rehabilitation. You will also learn about clinical interventions that target specific needs in clients.

Topics include:

• Expanding your knowledge of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• The neuroscience of TBI
• Assessments for Individuals with TBI
• Needs seen in persons with TBI
• Collaboration with Other Professionals
• Clinical Examples

Course participants will be able to:

• Identify the causes of and common needs in individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury
• Assess the needs of clients with Traumatic Brain Injury
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals on the client’s care team
• Create music therapy experiences to address client needs