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“Hello Again” letters aid reconnection after acquired brain injuryA small study investigates the effects of a brief writing intervention which offers space to reflect on new dynamics with those with acquired brain injuries.
'We debate, we giggle, and we share our human experience'In Professor Nancy Doyle’s new book ‘Learning From Neurodivergent Leaders’, the foreword comes from fellow Occupational Psychologist Professor Almuth McDowall [pictured, left]. Here, after that piece, we ask Nancy [right] to return the favour, to shine a light on both collaboration and the themes of the book.
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