Theoretical Applications of Positive Psychology to Vocational Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury

@article{Mills2015TheoreticalAO,
  title={Theoretical Applications of Positive Psychology to Vocational Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury},
  author={Ana Mills and Jeffrey S. Kreutzer},
  journal={Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation},
  year={2015},
  volume={26},
  pages={20-31}
}
Purpose Traumatic brain injury (TBI) produces broad-reaching and often persistent challenges that impact an individual’s ability to engage in vocational productivity. Return to work (RTW) rates after TBI are markedly poor and the efficacy of current TBI vocational rehabilitation (VR) practices is unclear. Positive psychology, the practice of fostering positive emotions and traits, offers novel approaches that might enhance the effectiveness of existing TBI VR practices. This article assesses… Expand
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