BC 04: Lisa Cox – Recovery from Severe Brain Trauma

What defines a first world problem? Lisa – “I do not use my disability as an excuse” Lisa – “Do what you can with what you have” Recovery Goals- relearning to eat, stand and walk after being in intensive care Value of your family when your life is on the line Lisa is a Synapse Ambassador. Synapse strives to reconnect the lives of those most at risk within our community, affected by a Brain Disorder. What is Acquired Brain Injury? What is the invisible disability? Are you ready for BANGONABEANIE 2015? BANGONABEANIE is the National campaign for Brain Injury Awareness Week (17 – 23 August 2015) and buying just one beanie will show the 1 in 12 Australians with a Brain Injury they are not alone Lisa is an author of two books on body image with Wombat Publishers: “Media Muscle” and “Does this bum look big in this ad?” Real gratitude – what it means? Lisa – “True Inspiration is self inspiration – drawing on your own resources” Visualisation in Rehabilitation Three take home gems – Celebrate the small stuff Focus on what you have, not want you don’t You control your destiny The post BC 04: Lisa Cox – Recovery from Severe Brain Trauma appeared first on The Wellness Couch.