Citation

Ackerman RJ, Banks ME. Women Ther. 2003; 26(3-4): 343-363.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J015v26n03_11

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Psychotherapists who have received minimal training in neuropsychology do not consider cognitive rehabilitation among the treatment options for their clients who have mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Historical perspectives on mTBI did not acknowledge brain plasticity and/or rehabilitation, yet rehabilitation might provide a necessary foundation for a client to be able to benefit from traditional feminist psychotherapy. This article provides an overview of two treatment modalities, biofeedback and neuropsychologically-informed feminist psychotherapy, for women with mTBI who sought relief from interstitial cystitis and headaches. Assessment for neuropsychological treatment planning and monitoring is illustrated with employment of the Ackerman-Banks Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Battery. Clinical examples are provided to demonstrate a variety of manifestations of mTBI and responses to treatment.

Keywords

rehabilitation; women; pain; neuropsychology; cardiovascular; biofeedback; feminist psychotherapy; Ackerman-Banks Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Battery; interstitial cystitis; mTBI; pelvic disorders